With the season more than halfway over, it’s time to predict (and argue about) who will take home awards as the NHL’s top players and management personnel.
Last year, yours truly was able to predict 10 out of the 13 winners, but I’m not feeling so confident this year.
Even though it’s a shortened season, it still feels like so much needs to be determined before front-runners can emerge for each trophy.
Without further ado, here are your winners for 2021 (I think):
The Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard Trophy: Auston Matthews (Toronto Maple Leafs)
Although Matthews is currently tied for the goal scoring lead with Connor McDavid, Matthews has played five fewer games than the Oilers superstar and shoots the puck at a slightly higher rate this season.