The NHL has now released the finalists for each of its major awards, culminating with Friday's reveal of the Hart Trophy nominees.
As a first-year member of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association, Yahoo Sports was not granted an official ballot this year, but that doesn't mean we can't get in on the fun.
Hart Trophy (MVP)
Nominees: Connor McDavid (Oilers), David Pastrnak (Bruins), Matthew Tkachuk (Panthers)
Yahoo Sports' ballot: Connor McDavid, David Pastrnak, Matthew Tkachuk, Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche), Leon Draisaitl (Oilers)
This one should be unanimous as McDavid recorded the best season of the new millennium, scoring 64 goals and 153 points.