Jakob Chychrun probably won't get enough votes to win this year's Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman. But he'll take the honor of being voted the Arizona Coyotes' most valuable player into the offseason with him after a career year for the 23-year-old.
Chychrun set career highs in goals (18), assists (23) and points (41). One of five Coyotes to play in all 56 games, Chychrun led the team in power play points (14), his shot from distance becoming a lethal weapon and his connection with front-of-the-net specialist Michael Bunting resulting in several goals.
A nagging wrist injury is reason enough for Chychrun to get the rest he's earned and will take in the offseason.