Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl led the league in goals with 52 goals in just 71 regular season games to finish as a Hart Trophy finalist. The Oilers wouldn't be where they are without Draisaitl's remarkable play and he deserves to take home the league's MVP award. On today's show, host Nick Zararis breaks down why the MVP is narrative award and explain's Draisaitl's perspective. Then, Nick dives into the numbers and why Draisaitl's minutes away from Connor McDavid tell the story. To wrap up the show, Nick explains the case for Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connoy Hellebuyck and Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov and why their cases aren't as strong.

0:00 Intro: Leon Draisaitl's case for Hart Trophy

3:12 Draisaitl's impressive stats and career achievements

7:17 Draisaitl's improved defensive play this season

11:52 Comparing Draisaitl to other MVP candidates

16:27 McDavid and Draisaitl's elite partnership

21:32 Analyzing Connor Hellebuyck's Hart Trophy case

24:35 Examining Nikita Kucherov and Lightning's dynasty

28:41 Closing thoughts on Draisaitl's MVP-worthy season

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