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Evan Bouchard's record-breaking 95 points led all defensemen, yet he was omitted from Norris finalists, sparking debate on voting biases.
Ranking the three Hart Trophy finalists: 1. Nikita Kucherov (Lightning), 2. Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche), 3. Connor McDavid (Oilers). Analysis of stats, team context, and value.
Ranking the Norris Trophy finalists: Zach Werenski tops Cale Makar and Rasmus Dahlin in a tight race for top defenseman.
Ranking the three finalists for the 2026 Frank J. Selke Trophy, with Nick Suzuki of the Canadiens topping Anthony Cirelli and Brock Nelson.
Ranking the 2026 NHL Lady Byng Trophy finalists: Jake Sanderson leads over Cole Caufield and Anze Kopitar due to his defensive prowess and low penalties.
Ranking the 2026 Vezina finalists: #1 Sorokin, #2 Vasilevskiy, #3 Swayman, with key stats and context.
Ranking the 2025-26 Ted Lindsay Award finalists: 1. Macklin Celebrini, 2. Connor McDavid, 3. Nikita Kucherov, with detailed stats and analysis.
Arguing for the Ted Lindsay Award as the NHL's true MVP due to peer voting and focus on pure excellence over team context.
March 2026 NHL awards watch: Playoff battles intensify Hart, Norris, and Calder races with MacKinnon, Celebrini, Makar, Werenski, and Schaefer leading the polls.
February 2026 NHL awards update: Leaders in Hart (MacKinnon), Norris (Makar), Calder (Schaefer), and more from voter poll.
MacKinnon tops ESPN's Hart Trophy poll, but Celebrini and McDavid are charging hard in the chaotic 2025-26 NHL MVP race.