Two months into the 2014-15 NHL season, and things are shifting in the race for the Hart Trophy. Some of the early favorites are still in the mix, but a number of others have jumped headfirst into the picture.
To get the votes, players typically have to come from playoff-bound teams, or at least within striking distance. But there are some players on this list putting up incredible numbers in a—for now—losing cause.
Only one goalie and one defenseman make the current list, with the likelihood that only the top candidate at those positions will actually be considered for leading their respective trophy races.
The most valuable player to his team is key in these considerations. What would happen if you took these guys out of the lineup? The higher the rankings get, the bigger the predicted effect.
Click ahead to see the list.
All stats courtesy of NHL.com and Stats.HockeyAnalysis.com.
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Ranking the Top Candidates for the Hart Trophy in the 2014-15 Season
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