2013
04.22
04.22
year the NHL awards the Hart Memorial Trophy to the "player judged most valuable to his team."
If you believe what many members of the hockey community are suggesting, the Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby is a shoo-in for the award when it is awarded in June.
But since when did the Hart become a trophy awarded to the best player in a NHL season rather than the most valuable?
Don't get me wrong, Sidney Crosby has undoubtedly been the NHL's best player this season. Despite having not played for Pittsburgh since late March, Crosby is still leading the NHL in points (in only 36 games Crosby has recorded 56 points, one more than Tampa's Martin St. Louis) and his play has also substantially benefited linemate Chris Kunitz, who has 49 points ...
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If you believe what many members of the hockey community are suggesting, the Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby is a shoo-in for the award when it is awarded in June.
But since when did the Hart become a trophy awarded to the best player in a NHL season rather than the most valuable?
Don't get me wrong, Sidney Crosby has undoubtedly been the NHL's best player this season. Despite having not played for Pittsburgh since late March, Crosby is still leading the NHL in points (in only 36 games Crosby has recorded 56 points, one more than Tampa's Martin St. Louis) and his play has also substantially benefited linemate Chris Kunitz, who has 49 points ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - Pittsburgh Penguins