There is no doubt that Cory Schneider is the New Jersey Devils' MVP this season. The team has struggled mightily at times, even after its coaching change at the end of December. Frequently, Schneider has been the only thing standing between the Devils and annihilation.
In fact, there are incredibly few players in the entire NHL who have been more important to their team than Schneider. By taking a look at Schneider's season, as well as those of top contenders for the Hart Trophy (the NHL's MVP award), it becomes clear how valuable Schneider is.
Though Schneider winning the Hart Trophy would definitely be a stretch, it cannot be denied that he deserves a significant number of fourth- and fifth-place votes for the award.
Schneider's Season
If not for the mediocre start Schneider got off to this season, he might legitimately have a case to take home the Hart Trophy. The truth of the matter is, during October, he was relatively pedestrian.
Schneider started all ten of New Jersey's games in October, going 5-3-2. He complied a 2.90 goals against average and a .906 save perce ...
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Cory Schneider Deserves Hart Trophy Votes for Carrying the New Jersey Devils
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