Voter shares NHL Awards choices including Hart and Norris Trophy picks

An NHL beat reporter has detailed their choices for the upcoming NHL Awards in a comprehensive analysis. Votes were cast based on extensive game observations, with the reporter watching approximately 200 games throughout the season. The Hart Trophy selections include Macklin Celebrini, Nikita Kucherov, Nathan MacKinnon, Connor McDavid, and Matthew Schaefer, with Kucherov noted as the winner. For the Norris Trophy, Cale Makar, Miro Heiskanen, and Rasmus Dahlin were among the names listed. The process emphasized a combination of statistical analysis and personal evaluation of the players' contributions to their teams.

• 11:31 PMYahoo Sports — I voted on the NHL Awards. Here’s who I chose — and why