Let’s start with something happy: the NHL Player’s Association nominated Nikita Kucherov, Patrick Kane, and Connor McDavid as Ted Lindsay finalists.
2018-19 TED LINDSAY AWARD FINALISTS: KANE, KUCHEROV, MCDAVID [NHLPA]
Kucherov is a first-time TLA finalist the sixth consecutive season a finalist has held that distinction. Meanwhile, McDavid has been named as a finalist for a third-straight season after becoming the first player to be voted most outstanding by his peers twice (2016-17, 2017-18) before the age of 22. Kane is seeking his second TLA (2015-16) in four seasons after becoming the only U.