Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the top 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists and consistently look to update them when necessary and based on necessity. As such, we are delighted to present our post-2023-24 revision of our top 50 Toronto Maple Leafs.

As for all of our top 50 players in hockey, we look at the following:

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National Hockey League.

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles that are not reflected in a stat sheet.

Last year, the Maple Leafs again made the playoffs but faced their usual result: a first-round exit.  Despite this, the team was loaded with veterans and saw significant elevations in the Top 50.

As always, we present our top five, which saw no changes:

1. Syl Apps
2. Turk Broda
3. Tim Horton
4. Charlie Conacher
5. Borje Salming 

You can find the entire list here.

On the strength of his 69-Goal season, Auston Matthews rocketed to #8 from #15.

Right Wing Mitch Marner advances to #33 from #36.

Defenseman Morgan Rielly moved up four spots to #38.

Center John Tavares climbed to #39 from #40.

William Nylander went to #45 from #48.

We thank you for your continued support of our lists on Notinhalloffame.com.

If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NHL Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers.  This is the third year that we have done this, and Edmonton’s Connor McDavid won the first two.

To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at Thanksgiving, and tell all of you the top ten.  We will be doing updates every Thursday.

Here is the tenth current top ten in Notinhalloffame Cup Points:

1. David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins. 104 Cup Points:  53 Games, 33 G, 44 A, 77 P, +19, 9.7 PS. (#1 Last Week)

The Boston Bruins (like last year) have been the best team early in the season, and it is the Czech Republic’s David Pastrnak who has led their offensive threat.  He is the league-leader in Shots (264), is third in Points (95), fourth in Goals (33) and Point Shares (9.7) and is eighth in Assists (44) and is Boston’s leading scorer, and is in the top ten in most essential offensive categories.  Could he win his first Hart, but if not, maybe his first NIHOF Cup?   Notably, leaving the All-Star break (where he went to his fourth), Pastrnak is enjoying his biggest Cup Point lead to date.

2.  Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs, 93 Cup Points:  50 Games, 42 G, 21 A, 63 P, +17, 9.0 PS. (#3 Last Week)

The American sniper is back as the league’s top goal-scorer, holding the lead in that (42) and Even-Strength Goals (31), and is also sixh in Point Shares (9.0).  If he holds that, Matthews will win his third Rocket Richard Trophy.

3. Nikita Kucherov, Tampa Bay Lightning.  90 Cup Points, 53 Games, 34 G, 56 A, 90 P, +2, 10.4 PS.  (#2 Last Week)

Kucherov is in his tenth season in Tampa, and is putting forth a season that could gain him another Hart or Art Ross Trophy.  He is leading the NHL in Points (90) and Assists (56) and is second in Point Shares (10.4) and third in Goals (34).  It is a minor surprise that he is not first in Cup Points, but at one time, he was very close.

4 TIE.  Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche, 84 Cup Points:  54 Games, 32 G, 55 A, 87 P, +15, 9.9 PS. (#4 Last Week)

MacKinnon remains is second in Points (87), third in Assists (55) and is also fifth in Goals (32).  He is also second in Shots (245) and third in Point Shares (9.9).

4 TIE. Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers, 84 Cup Points: 47 Games, 21 G, 56 A, 77 P, +22, 8.6 PS.  (#5 Last Week)

The Edmonton Oilers began the year as a disappointment, but they have been on fire as of late, with a 16-game win streak.  McDavid has not been lighting the lamp like he did last year, but he has however been a great playmaker, and just took over the league-lead in Assists (56).  He is also third in Points (77), seventh in Plus/Minus (+22) and eighth in Point Shares (8.6).  Can he make it back to the top of the mountain and win the NIHOF Cup again?

6. Filip Forsberg, Nashville Predators, 74 Cup Points:  53 Games, 25 G, 28 A, 53 P, +8, 6.3 PS.  (#7 Last Week)

Forsberg holds his spot in the top ten and remains a surprise to be ranked this high.  He added a second All-Star this year (first since 2015) and is fourth Even Strength Goals (22) and sixth in Shots (213).

7. Connor Hellebucyk, Winnipeg Jets, 73 Cup Points:  38 Games, 25-10-3 Record, 2.13 GAA, .926 Save Percentage, 8.8 PS.  (Not in the Top Last Week)

Hellebucyk makes his top ten return and is the leading Cup Points Goalie for the first time.  Hellebucyk is the NHL leader in Goalie Point Shares (8.8) and is second in both Goals Against Average (2.13) and Save Percentage (.926).  He is also fourth in Wins (25).

8. Elias Pettersson, Vancouver Canucks, 72 Cup Points:  54 Games, 28 G, 41 A, 69 P, +15, 7.8 PS.  (#10 Last Week)

Pettersson is on pace to match or exceed his 102 Points from last year.  The current league-leader in Game-Winning Goals (9), just added his fourth All-Star and is fifth in Points (69) and tenth in Goals (28) and Assists (41).

9 TIE. Sam Reinhart, Florida Panthers, 71 Cup Points:  53 Games, 39 G, 25 A, 64 P, +14, 9.0 PS.  (#9 Last Week)

Currently having the best year of his life, Reinhart is the current leader in Power Play Goals (22), Game-Winning Goals (9) and Shooting Percentage (27.5), and is also second in Goals (39), fifth in Point Shares (9.0), and ninth in Points (64).  Historically a good player, Reinhart has never had a year like this before, and he just enjoyed his first All-Star Game.

9 TIE. Artemi Panarin, New York Rangers, 71 Cup Points:  53 Games, 31 G, 36 A, 67 P, -1, 7.9 PS.  (#6 Last Week)

Panarin is back where he belongs in the top ten, and let’s see if he falls off again.  Currently, he is seventh in Goals (31), eighth in Points (67), and tenth in Assists (36).

Colorado’s Mikko Rantanen and Nashville’s Jusse Saros fell out of the top ten.

Our next update will be next Thursday.

If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NHL Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers.  This is the third year that we have done this, and Edmonton’s Connor McDavid won the first two.

To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at Thanksgiving, and tell all of you the top ten.  We will be doing updates every Thursday.

Here is the tenth current top ten in Notinhalloffame Cup Points:

1. David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins. 102 Cup Points:  50 Games, 33 G, 39 A, 73 P, +16, 9.3 PS. (#1 Last Week)

The Boston Bruins (like last year) have been the best team early in the season, and it is the Czech Republic’s David Pastrnak who has led their offensive threat.  He is the league-leader in Shots (251), is third in Points (73), third in Goals (33) fourth in Point Shares (9.3) and ninth in Assists (39) and is Boston’s leading scorer, and is in the top ten in most essential offensive categories.  Could he win his first Hart, but if not, maybe his first NIHOF Cup?   Notably, leaving the All-Star break (where he went to his fourth), Pastrnak is enjoying his biggest Cup Point lead to date.

2. Nikita Kucherov, Tampa Bay Lightning.  90 Cup Points, 50 Games, 32 G, 54 A, 86 P, +4, 9.9 PS.  (#2 Last Week)

Kucherov is in his tenth season in Tampa, and is putting forth a season that could gain him another Hart or Art Ross Trophy.  He is leading the NHL in Points (86) and Assists (54) and is second in Point Shares (9.9) and fourth in Goals (32).  It is a minor surprise that he is not first in Cup Points, but at one time, he was close.

3.  Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs, 89 Cup Points:  48 Games, 41 G, 20 A, 61 P, +16, 8.7 PS. (#3 Last Week)

The American sniper is back as the league’s top goal-scorer, holding the lead in that (41) and Even-Strength Goals (30), and is also fifth in Point Shares (8.7).  If he holds that, Matthews will win his third Rocket Richard Trophy, though Kucherov is closing in fast.

4.  Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche, 82 Cup Points:  51 Games, 32 G, 53 A, 85 P, +16, 9.8 PS. (#4 Last Week)

MacKinnon remains is second in Assists (53) and Points (85) and is also fourth in Goals (32).  He is also second in Shots (235) and third in Point Shares (9.8).

5. Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers, 79 Cup Points: 44 Games, 21 G, 47 A, 68 P, +16, 7.7 PS.  (#5 Last Week)

The Edmonton Oilers began the year as a disappointment, but they have been on fire as of late, with a 16-game win streak.  McDavid has not been lighting the lamp like he did last year, but he has however been a great playmaker, and is fourth in Assists (47) and Points (67).  Can he make it back to the top of the mountain and win the NIHOF Cup again?

6. Artemi Panarin, New York Rangers, 71 Cup Points:  51 Games, 31 G, 36 A, 67 P, -1, 7.9 PS.  (#5 Last Week)

Panarin is back where he belongs in the top ten, and let’s see if he falls off again.  Currently, he is sixth in Points (67), and Goals (30) and tenth in Assists (36).

7. Filip Forsberg, Nashville Predators, 70 Cup Points:  51 Games, 24 G, 27 A, 51 P, +6, 6.0 PS.  (#8 Last Week)

Forsberg also made top ten return and is fourth in Even Strength Goals (21) and Shots (203).

8 (TIE). Mikko Rantanen, Colorado Avalanche, 69 Cup Points:  51 Games, 28 G, 39 A, 67 P, +3, 7.2 PS.  (#8 Last Week)

Rantanen is making another run for a 100-Point year and is currently sixth in Points (66) and ninth in Goals (27).

8 TIE). Sam Reinhart, Florida Panthers, 69 Cup Points:  50 Games, 37 G, 25 A, 62 P, +13, 8.7 PS.  (#7 Last Week)

Currently having the best year of his life, Reinhart is the current leader in Power Play Goals (20), Game-Winning Goals (9) and Shooting Percentage (27.6), and is also second in Goals (37), fifth in Point Shares (8.6), and ninth in Points (62).  Historically a good player, Reinhart has never had a year like this before, and he just enjoyed his first All-Star Game.

8. (TIE). Juuse Saros, Nashville Predators, 68 Cup Points:  40 Games, 19-19-2 Record, 2.94 GAA, .903 Save Percentage, 6.4 PS.  (#8 Last Week)

Saros comes back to the top ten, and does so with an even Won/Loss record.  A surprise to be here (like he was before), Saros is a workhorse who is second in Minutes Played (2,243) and Saves (1,019) and is eighth in Goalie Point Shares (6.4).  He is not the best Goalie this season, but here he is.  That is the way Cup Points can work.

8. (TIE). Elias Pettersson, Vancouver Canucks, 68 Cup Points:  50 Games, 27 G, 38 A, 65 P, +16, 7.5 PS.  (Not Ranked in the Top Ten Last Week)

Pettersson makes a return to the top ten and is on pace to match or exceed his 102 Points from last year.  The current league-leader in Game-Winning Goals (9), just added his fourth All-Star and is eighth in Points (64) and ninth in Goals (27).

Nobody fell out of the top ten.

Our next update will be next Thursday.

If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NHL Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers.  This is the third year that we have done this, and Edmonton’s Connor McDavid won the first two.

To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at Thanksgiving, and tell all of you the top ten.  We will be doing updates every Wednesday.

Here is the seventh current top ten in Notinhalloffame Cup Points:

1. David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins. 93 Cup Points:  46 Games, 30 G, 37 A, 67 P, +12, 8.4 PS. (#1 Last Week)

The Boston Bruins (like last year) have been the best team early in the season, and it is the Czech Republic’s David Pastrnak who has led their offensive threat.  He is the league-leader in Shots (233), is third in Points (67), fourth in Goals (30) and Point Shares (8.4) and ninth in Assists (37) and is Boston’s leading scorer, and is in the top ten in most essential offensive categories.  Could he win his first Hart, but if not, maybe his first NIHOF Cup?   

2. Nikita Kucherov, Tampa Bay Lightning.  84 Cup Points, 47 Games, 31 G, 49 A, 80 P, +1, 9.2 PS.  (#2 Last Week)

Kucherov is in his tenth season in Tampa, and is putting forth a season that could gain him another Hart or Art Ross Trophy.  He is leading the NHL in Points (80) and is second in Assists (49) and third in Goals (31).  It is a minor surprise that he is not first in Cup Points, but he is close.

3.  Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs, 79 Cup Points:  44 Games, 38 G, 18 A, 56 P, +12, 7.8 PS. (#3 Last Week)

The American sniper is back as the league’s top goal-scorer, holding the lead in that (36) and Even-Strength Goals (29).  If he holds that, Matthews will win his third Rocket Richard Trophy, though Kucherov is closing in fast.

4.  Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche, 69 Cup Points:  47 Games, 26 G, 51 A, 77 P, +13, 8.4 PS. (#5 Last Week)

Mackinnon remains the league-leader in Assists (51), is second in Points (77) and ninth in Goals (26).  He is also second in Shots (213) and third in Point Shares (8.4).

5 (TIE). Juuse Saros, Nashville Predators, 68 Cup Points:  37 Games, 18-18-1 Record, 2.94 GAA, .904 Save Percentage, 6.0 PS.  (Not Ranked in the Top Ten Last Week)

Saros comes back to the top ten, and does so with an even Won/Loss record.  A surprise to be here (like he was before), Saros is a workhorse who is third in Minutes Played (2,081) and fourth in Saves (946) and is sixth in Goalie Point Shares.  He is not the best Goalie this season, but here he is.  That is the way Cup Points can work.

5 (TIE). Artemi Panarin, New York Rangers, 68 Cup Points:  47 Games, 29 G, 34 A, 63 P, -3, 7.4 PS.  (Not Ranked in the Top Ten Last Week)

Panarin is back where he belongs in the top ten, and let’s see if he falls off again.  Currently, he is fourth in Points (63), fifth in Goals (29) and tenth in Assist (63).

7. Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers, 67 Cup Points: 41 Games, 17 G, 43 A, 60 P, +13, 6.4 PS.  (#4 Last Week)

The Edmonton Oilers began the year as a disappointment, but they have been on fire as of late.  McDavid has not been lighting the lamp like he did last year, but he has however been a great playmaker, and is fifth in Assists (43) and eighth in Points (60).  Can he make it back to the top of the mountain and win the NIHOF Cup again?

8. Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins, 67 Cup Points:  44 Games, 27 G, 21 A, 48 P, +18, 6.4 PS.  (#5 Last Week)

We have to admit we are happy to see Sidney Crosby in the top ten, as even though “Sid the Kid” is over 35, we are still talking about a legend!  Crosby is seventh in Goals (27) and second in Even Strength Goals (21) as of this writing.

9. (TIE). Sam Reinhart, Florida Panthers, 66 Cup Points:  46 Games, 34 G, 24 A, 58 P, +14, 8.0 PS.  (#7 Last Week)

Currently having the best year of his life, Reinhart is the current leader in Power Play Goals (17), and Shooting Percentage (26.8), and is also second in Goals (34), fifth in Point Shares (8.0), and tenth in Points (58).  Historically a good player, Reinhart has never had a first half like this before.

9 (TIE). Thatcher Demko, Vancouver Canucks, 66 Cup Points:  34 Games, 25-8-1 Record, 2.40 GAA, .922 Save Percentage, 7.8 PS.  (Not Ranked in the Top Ten Last Week)

Like Saros, Demko makes his top ten return, and he takes the place of Elias Pettersson to give the Canucks a top ten player.  He is the NHL leader in Wins (25) and Shutouts (5), and is sixth in both Goals Against Average (2.40) and Save Percentage (.922).

9 (TIE). Connor Hellebuyck, Winnipeg Jets, 66 Cup Points:  34 Games, 23-8-3 Record, 2.17 GAA, .925 Save Percentage, 7.9 PS.  (Not Ranked in the Top Ten Last Week)

Hellebucyk is in the top ten for the first time, and the former Vezina Trophy winner is leading the league in Goalie Point Shares with 7.9.  The Winnipeg Jet is second in GAA (2.17) and third in Save Percentage (.925).

Colorado’s Mikko Rantanen, Nashville’s Filip Forsberg and Vancouver’s Elias Pettersson fell out of the top ten.

Our next update will be next Wednesday.

If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NHL Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers.  This is the third year that we have done this, and Edmonton’s Connor McDavid won the first two.

To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at Thanksgiving, and tell all of you the top ten.  We will be doing updates every Wednesday.

Here is the seventh current top ten in Notinhalloffame Cup Points:

1. David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins. 84 Cup Points:  43 Games, 26 G, 35 A, 61 P, +7, 7.4 PS. (#1 Last Week)

The Boston Bruins (like last year) have been the best team early in the season, and it is the Czech Republic’s David Pastrnak who has led their offensive threat.  He is the league-leader in Shots (212), is third in Points (61), sixth in Point Shares (7.0) and Goals (26), ninth in Assists (35) and is Boston’s leading scorer, and is in the top ten in most essential offensive categories.  Could he win his first Hart, but if not, maybe his first NIHOF Cup?   

2. Nikita Kucherov, Tampa Bay Lightning.  78 Cup Points, 43 Games, 28 G, 44 A, 72 P, -3, 8.1 PS.  (#2 Last Week)

Kucherov is in his tenth season in Tampa, and is putting forth a season that could gain him another Hart or Art Ross.  He is leading the NHL in Points (67) and is second in Goals (28) and third in Assists (39).  It is a minor surprise that he is not first in Cup Points, but he is close.

3.  Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs, 70 Cup Points:  41 Games, 34 G, 16 A, 50 P, +6, 6.7 PS. (#3 Last Week)

The American sniper is back as the league’s top goal-scorer, holding the lead in that (34) and Even-Strength Goals (25).  If he holds that, Matthews will win his third Rocket Richard Trophy, though Kucherov is closing in fast.

4. Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers, 67 Cup Points:  38 Games, 16 4, 42 A, 58 P, +13, 6.3 PS.  (#7 Last Week)

The Edmonton Oilers began the year as a disappointment, but they have been on fire as of late.  McDavid has not been lighting the lamp like he did last year, but he has however been a great playmaker, and is third in Assists (42) and sixth in Points (58).  Can he make it back to the top of the mountain and win the NIHOF Cup again?

5 (TIE). Filip Forsberg, Nashville Predators, 60 Cup Points:  44 Games, 22 G, 26 A, 48 P, +7, 5.8 PS (#4 Last Week)

Forsberg is off to the best start of his career and should make his second All-Star Game, though other than Even-Strength Goals (3^rd with 19) and Game-Winning Goals (3^rd with 6), he is not in the top ten in any major offensive category. 

5 (TIE).  Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche, 60 Cup Points:  45 Games, 23 G, 49 A, 72 P, +11, 7.8 PS. (#5 Last Week)

MacKinnon returns to the top ten last week as, Mikko Rantanen fell off, though as we will see below, that was temporary.  He took over the league-lead in Assists (49) and is now tied for first in Points (72) with Kucherov.  He is also tenth in Goals (23). 

5 (TIE).  Mikko Rantanen, Colorado Avalanche, 60 Cup Points:  45 Games, 24 G, 34 A, 58 P, +2, 6.2 PS. (Not in the Top Ten Last Week)

Rantanen returns to the top ten joining MacKinnon to give the Avalanche two players in the top ten; the only squad to do so.  He is sixth in Points (58) and ninth in Goals (24).

5. (TIE). Sam Reinhart, Florida Panthers, 60 Cup Points:  43 Games, 32 G, 23 A, 55 P, +13, 7.7 PS.  (#7 Last Week)

Currently having the best year of his life, Reinhart is the current leader in Power Play Goals (16), Game-Winning Goals (9). and Shooting Percentage (27.8), and is also second in Goals (32), and tenth in Points (55).  Historically a good player, Reinhart has never had a first half like this before.

5 (TIE). Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins, 60 Cup Points:  42 Games, 26 G, 20 A, 46 P, +19, 6.3 PS.  (#9 Last Week)

We have to admit we are happy to see Sidney Crosby in the top ten, as even though “Sid the Kid” is over 35, we are still talking about a legend!  Crosby is sixth in Goals (26) and second in Even Strength Goals (20) as of this writing.

5 (TIE). Elias Pettersson, Vancouver Canucks, 60 Cup Points:  44 Games, 23 G, 35 A, 58 P, +19, 6.7 PS.  (Not Ranked in the Top Ten Last Week)

The Canucks have returned a player to the top ten and this time it is the former Calder Trophy Winner.  Pettersson is sixth in Points (58), ninth in Assists (35) and Goals (23).

New York’s Artemi Panarin and Toronto’s’ William Nylander fell out of the top ten.

Our next update will be next Wednesday.

If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NHL Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers.  This is the third year that we have done this, and Edmonton’s Connor McDavid won the first two.

To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at Thanksgiving, and tell all of you the top ten.  We will be doing updates every Monday.

Here is the sixth current top ten in Notinhalloffame Cup Points:

1. David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins. 78 Cup Points:  38 Games, 24 G, 31 A, 55 P, +11, 6.8 PS. (#1 Last Week)

The Boston Bruins (like last year) have been the best team early in the season, and it is David Pastrnak who has led their offensive threat.  He is the league-leader in Shots (189), is third in Points (55), sixth in Goals (24), and is Boston’s leading scorer, and is in the top ten in most essential offensive categories.  Could he win his first Hart, but if not, maybe his first NIHOF Cup?

2. Nikita Kucherov, Tampa Bay Lightning.  71 Cup Points, 40 Games, 28 G, 39 A, 67 P, -3, 7.7 PS.  (#2 Last Week)

Kucherov is in his tenth season in Tampa, and is putting forth a season that could gain him another Hart or Art Ross.  He is leading the NHL in Points (67) and is second in Goals (28) and third in Assists (39).  It is a minor surprise that he is not first in Cup Points, but he is close.

3.  Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs, 63 Cup Points:  33 Games, 30 G, 15 A, 45 P, +7, 6.0 PS. (#3 Last Week)

The American sniper is back as the league’s top goal-scorer, holding the lead in that (30) and Even-Strength Goals (22).  If he holds that, Matthews will win his third Rocket Richard Trophy, though Kucherov is closing in fast.

4 (TIE). Filip Forsberg, Nashville Predators, 60 Cup Points:  40 Games, 21 G, 24 A, 45 P, +7, 5.4 PS (#4 Last Week)

Forsberg is off to the best start of his career and should make his second All-Star Game, though other than Even-Strength Goals (2^nd with 19) and Game-Winning Goals (3^rd with 5), he is not in the top ten in any major offensive category. 

4 (TIE). Artemi Panarin, New York Rangers.  58 Cup Points, 38 Games, 25 G, 30 A, 55 P, +2, 6.5 PS. (#10 Last Week)

Panarin returns to the top ten, and is strange to think that he fell out of it at all.  The Russian Left Wing is third in Points (55), fourth in Goals (25), and tenth in Assists (30), and is poised to have his best goal-scoring campaign to date.

5.  Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche, 59 Cup Points:  40 Games, 22 G, 43 A, 65 P, +9, 7.1 PS. (Not in the Top Ten Last Week)

MacKinnon returns to the top ten as his teammate, Mikko Rantanen fell off.  He took over the league-lead in Assists (43) and is second in Points (65), and eighth in Goals (22). 

7 (TIE). Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers, 58 Cup Points:  34 Games, 13 4, 40 A, 54 P, +10, 5.6 PS.  (#8 Last Week)

The Edmonton Oilers have been a disappointment thus far, and McDavid has not been lighting the lamp like he did last year, but he has however been a great playmaker, and is second in Assists (40) and fifth in Points (54).  Can he make it back to the top of the mountain?

7. (TIE). Sam Reinhart, Florida Panthers, 58 Cup Points:  39 Games, 28 G, 22 A, 50 P, +17, 7.0 PS.  (#6 Last Week)

Currently having the best year of his life, Reinhart is the current leader in Power Play Goals (13), Game-Winning Goals (7). and Shooting Percentage (27.7), and is also second in Goals (28), and eighth in Points (50).  Historically a good player, Reinhart has never had a first half like this before.

9. Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins, 56 Cup Points:  22 Games, 22 G, 19 A, 41 P, +14, 5.4 PS.  (Not on the Top Ten Last Week)

We have to admit we are happy to see Sidney Crosby in the top ten, as even though “Sid the Kid” is over 35, but this is a legend!  Crosby is eighth in Goals (22) and ninth in Even Strength Goals (16) as of this writing.

10. William Nylander, Toronto Maple Leafs, 55 Cup Points:  37 Games, 21 G, 33 A, 54 P, +5, 5.9 PS.  (Not Ranked in the Top Ten Last Week)

Matthews is the star of the Leafs, by Nylander might be the top player this year.  He is currently fifth in Points and seventh in Assists (33).

Colorado’s Mikko Rantanen, Nashville’s Juuse Saros and New Jersey’s Jack Hughes fell out of the top ten.  Notably, we have no Goalies in the top ten for the first time.

Our next update will be next Monday.

If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NHL Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers.  This is the third year that we have done this, and Edmonton’s Connor McDavid won the first two.

To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at Thanksgiving, and tell all of you the top ten.  We will be doing updates every Monday. (note, with it being New YEars, and only one game scheduled, we waited a day!)

Here is the fifth current top ten in Notinhalloffame Cup Points:

1. David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins. 71 Cup Points:  35 Games, 22 G, 28 A, 50 P, +7, 6.1 PS. (#1 Last Week)

The Boston Bruins (like last year) have been the best team early in the season, and it is David Pastrnak who has led their offensive threat.  He is the league-leader in Shots (163), is third in Points (50), sixth in Goals (22), and is Boston’s leading scorer, and is in the top ten in most essential offensive categories.  Could he win his first Hart?

2. Nikita Kucherov, Tampa Bay Lightning.  67 Cup Points, 37 Games, 26 G, 35 A, 61 P, +1, 7.0 PS.  (#2 Last Week)

Kucherov is in his tenth season in Tampa, and is putting forth a season that could gain him another Hart or Art Ross.  He is leading the NHL in Points (61) and is second in both Goals (26) and Assists (35).  It is a minor surprise that he is not first in Cup Points, but he is getting closer and closer.

3.  Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs, 58 Cup Points:  33 Games, 29 G, 15 A, 44 P, +5, 5.8 PS. (#3 Last Week)

The American sniper is back as the league’s top goal-scorer, holding the lead in that (29) and Even-Strength Goals (21).  If he holds that, Matthews will win his third Rocket Richard Trophy.

4. Filip Forsberg, Nashville Predators, 55 Cup Points:  37 Games, 18 G, 23 A, 41 P, +4, 4.7 PS (#4 Last Week)

Forsberg is off to the best start of his career and should make his second All-Star Game, though other than Even-Strength Goals (3^rd with 16) and Game-Winning Goals (6^th with 4), he is not in the top ten in any major offensive category. 

5.  Mikko Rantanen, Colorado Avalanche, 54 Cup Points:  37 Games, 19 G, 26 A, 45 P, +2, 4.8 PS. (#6 Last Week)

Rantanen is currently eighth in Point (45), ninth in Goals (19) and Points (42), and is second in Game-Winning Goals (5).

6. (TIE). Sam Reinhart, Florida Panthers, 53 Cup Points:  36 Games, 23 G, 21 A, 44 P, +15, 5.9 PS.  (#6 Last Week)

Reinhart makes his return to the top ten, and is the current leader in Power Play Goals (10).  He is also fourth in Goals (23), tenth in Points 44), and the veteran is on pace to finish in the top in those categories for the first time in his ten-year career.

6 (TIE). Jack Hughes, New Jersey Devils, 53 Cup Points:  30 Games, 15 G, 29 A, 44 P, -4, 4.7 PS.  (#6 Last Week)

Hughes is currently fourthh in Points per Game (1.47) and is on pace for a third straight All-Star selection.

8 (TIE). Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers, 52 Cup Points:  32 Games, 13 G, 35 A, 48 P, +6, 4.9 PS.  (Not in the Top Ten Last Week)

Look who finally arrived!   The Edmonton Oilers have been a disappointment thus far, and McDavid has not been lighting the lamp like he did last year.  He has however been a great playmaker, and is second in Assists (35) and fifth in Points (48).  Can he make it back to the top of the mountain?

8 (TIE). Juuse Saros, Nashville Predators.  52 Cup Points:  27 Games, 15-13-1 Record, .901 Save Percentage, 3.02 GAA, 4.6 GPS. (#5 Last Week)

Saros remains a shock to be the highest ranked Goalie and to be in the top ten in general.  How he got here is by being a workhorse.  Saros is third in Saves (740), second in Minutes (1,612), and is also fifth in Wins (15) and eighth in Goalie Point Shares (4.6).  Saros’ rank means that it is the Predators that are the first squad with two ranked players.

10. Artemi Panarin, New York Rangers.  51 Cup Points, 35 Games, 23 G, 27 A, 50 P, 0, 5.9 PS. (Not in the Top Ten Last Week)

Panarin returns to the top ten, and is strange to think that he fell out of it at all.  The Russian Left Wing is third in Points (50) and fourth in Goals (23), and is poised to have his best goal-scoring campaign to date.

Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon and Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes and Thatcher Demko fell out of the top ten.

Our next update will be next Monday.

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team.  That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity.  As such, we are very happy to present our post 2022/23 revision of our top 50 Toronto Maple Leafs.

As for all of our top 50 players in hockey we look at the following:

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National Hockey League.

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

Last year, Toronto finally broke through and made it to the second round of the playoffs, but in “Six” it is all about winning it all.  Last year yielded several elevations and two new entrants, which is impressive considering we are talking about an organization that is over a century old. 

As always, we present our top five, which saw no changes:

1. Syl Apps

2. Turk Broda

3. Tim Horton

4. Charlie Conacher

5. Borje Salming

 

You can find the entire list here.

Former Hart Trophy winner, Auston Matthews, continues his ascension, as he is now ranked at #15, having risen from #18.

Right Wing, Mitch Marner, climbed to #36 from #43.

Former #1 Draft Pick, John Tavares makes his debut at #40.

Defenseman. Morgan Reilly, advanced to #42 from #47.

We welcome your input and comments and as always, we thank you for your support.

If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NHL Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers.  This is the third year that we have done this, and Edmonton’s Connor McDavid won the first two.

To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at Thanksgiving, and tell all of you the top ten.  We will be doing updates every Monday. (note, with it being Christmas on Monday, and no games scheduled, we waited a day!)

Here is the fourth current top ten in Notinhalloffame Cup Points:

1. David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins. 66 Cup Points:  32 Games, 20 G, 24 A, 44 P, +6, 5.5 PS. (#1 Last Week)

The Boston Bruins (like last year) have been the best team early in the season, and it is David Pastrnak who has led their offensive threat.  He is the league-leader in Shots (163), is fourth in Goals (20), fifth in Points (44), and is Boston’s leading scorer, and is in the top ten in most essential offensive categories.  Could he win his first Hart?

2. Nikita Kucherov, Tampa Bay Lightning.  61 Cup Points, 34 Games, 23 G, 34 A, 57 P, +2, 6.5 PS.  (#2 Last Week)

Kucherov is in his tenth season in Tampa, and is putting forth a season that could gain him another Hart or Art Ross.  He is leading the NHL in Points (57) and is second in Assists (34) and third in Goals (23).  It is a minor surprise that he is not first in Cup Points, but he is getting close.

3.  Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs, 46 Cup Points:  27 Games, 23 G, 12 A, 35 P, +4, 4.5 PS. ($7 Last Week)

The American sniper is back as the league’s top sniper the leadership in Goals (28) and Even-Strength Goals (20).  If he holds that, Matthews will win his third Rocket Richard Trophy.

4. Filip Forsberg, Nashville Predators, 53 Cup Points:  34 Games, 16 G, 22 A, 38 P, +4, 4.3 PS (#5 Last Week)

Forsberg is off to the best start of his career and should make his second All-Star Game, though other than Even Strength Goals (6^th with 14) and Game-Winning Goals (4^th with 4), he is not in the top ten in any major offensive category. 

5. Juuse Saros, Nashville Predators.  52 Cup Points:  27 Games, 15-12-0 Record, .909 Save Percentage, 2.82 GAA, 4.5 GPS. (#3 Last Week)

Saros is a shock to be the highest ranked Goalie and to be in the top five in general.  How he got here is by being a workhorse.  Saros is leading the NHL in Saves (708), is second in Minutes (1,510), and is fourth in Wins (15) and Goalie Point Shares (5.0).  Saros’ rank means that it is the Predators that are the first squad with two ranked players.

6 (TIE).  Mikko Rantanen, Colorado Avalanche, 50 Cup Points:  34 Games, 17 G, 25 A, 42 P, +7, 4.6 PS. (#7 Last Week)

Rantanen, he currently tenth in both Goals (17) and Points (42), and is second in Game-Winning Goals (5).

6 (TIE). Jack Hughes, New Jersey Devils, 50 Cup Points:  27 Games, 14 G, 25 A, 39 P, -4, 4.2 PS.  (#6 Last Week)

Hughes is currently fifth in Points per Game (1.54) and is on pace for a third straight All-Star selection.

8. Quinn Hughes, Vancouver Canucks, 48 Cup Points:  35 Games, 10 G, 34 A, 44 P, +28, 7.3 PS.  (Not in the Top Ten Last Week)

The Hughes family have two representatives in the top ten (reminds of us last year when the Tkachuks once did the same), and this particular brother is the lone Defenseman ranked in the top ten) and he should be.  He is leading the NHL in Point Shares (7.3), Defensive Point Shares (3.3), and Plus/Minus (+28), and astoundingly is sixth in Offensive Point Shares (4.0).

9. Thatcher Demko, Vancouver Canucks.  47 Cup Points:  25 Games, 17-7-1 Record, .917 Save Percentage, 2.46 GAA, 5.4 GPS. (#6 Last Week)

Demko, who was an All-Star last year, is the current league-leader in Wins (17), Goalie Point Shares (5.3), Shutouts (3) and is eighth in GAA (2.46) and ninth in Save Percentage (.917).

10. Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche.  46 Cup Points, 34 Games, 18 G, 36 A, 54 P, +10, 6.0 PS. (Not in the Top Ten Last Week)

MacKinnon is in the top ten where he belongs and is currently the NHL leader in Assists (36) and is second in Points (54).  The Avs superstar is also eighth in Goals (18), and second in the Even Strength category (15).

Florida’s Sam Reinhart, New York’s Artemi Panarin and Vancouver’s J.T. Miller fell out of the top ten.

Our next update will be next Monday.

It is with great pleasure that we announce the third annual Notinhalloffame NHL Pure Cup, and let us explain how this works:

With every single regular season and playoff game, we anointed the best five players in the game with descending points, 5-4-3-2-1.

We knew the following:

-       The top players for the NHL NIHOF Cup are not always the best in the league, as injuries keep players out of games, and a premium on staying healthy can help pile up points. It also does not hurt to be a top player on an average or mediocre team, as they can amass Cup points easier that elite players on loaded squads.

-       Please remember, that this is NOT necessarily who we think were the best players this year, and does not reflect overall consistency. Treat this the way did, as a fun process and more of a compilation of temporary statistical domination.

-       Players who MAKE the playoffs obviously can compile more Cup Points than those who did not.

So, NHL players! Get your agents to work winning this into your contracts!

Last year, Connor McDavid won the inaugural NIHOF NHL Pure Cup.

Was he a winner again?

Yes!

1. Connor McDavid: Edmonton Oilers, Center: (#1 Regular Season, #1 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

187 Pure Cup Points, 166 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 2.02 Cup Points per Game, 64 Goals, 89 Assists, 153 Points, +22, 36 PIM, 40 Blocked Shots, 89 Hits, 82 Takeaways, 77 Giveaways, 18.1 Point Shares.  21 Playoff Cup Points, 12 Regular Season Games, 1.75 Cup Points per Game, 8 Goals, 12 Assists, 20 Points, -1, 0 PIM, 7 Blocked Shots, 30 Hits, 13 Takeaways, 15 Giveaways. 

Wow. Just, wow. Repeating as the Notinhalloffame NHL Pure Cup winner is Connor McDavid, who had the most explosive regular season in this generation, and the future first-ballot Hall of Famer just completed his most impressive regular season in hockey and will undoubtedly win another Hart Trophy. He led the NHL in Goals for the first time (64), Assists for the third (89) and Points (153) for the fifth, meaning he is now a five-time Art Ross winner. McDavid also topped the NHL in Point Shares (18.1), Offensive Point Shares (15.8) and is the first player in over twenty years to break 150 Points. As he is still well under 30, McDavid should clear out more space in his trophy room for what will come next. As for the playoffs, Edmonton only made it to the second round, so despite McDavid’s individual success, there is a large part of him that was disappointed.

2. David Pastrnak: Boston Bruins, Right Wing: (#2 Regular Season, #16 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

156 Pure Cup Points, 147 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 1.79 Cup Points per Game, 61 Goals, 52 Assists, 113 Points, +34, 31 Blocked Shots, 91 Hits, 52 Takeaways, 109 Giveaways, 15.1 Point Shares.  9 Playoff Points, 7 Playoff Games, 1.29 Cup Points per Game, 5 Goals, 0 Assists, 5 Points, -2, 1 Blocked Shot, 8 Hits, 3 Takeaways, 8 Giveaways.

In any other year over the past ten seasons, Pastrnak would probably win the Hart, but second to McDavid for that and the Notinhalloffame Cup is perfectly fine. The Czech sniper became only the second Bruin (joining Phil Esposito) to net 60 Goals in a campaign, and again, only McDavid lit the lamp more. He was still the league-leader in Even Strength Goals (43), Game-Winning Goals (13) and Shots (407) while finishing third in Points (113) and second in Point Shares (15.1). Pastrnak added a third All-Star Game this year and a second First Team All-Star.

3. Matthew Tkachuk: Florida Panthers, Right Wing: (#7 Regular Season, #13 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

155 Pure Cup Points, 117 Regular Season Cup Points, 79 Regular Season Games, 1.48 Cup Points per Game, 40 Goals, 69 Assists, 109 Points, +29, 31 Blocked Shots, 68 Hits, 38 Takeaways, 62 Giveaways, 12.3 Point Shares.  38 Playoff Cup Points, 24 Playoff Games, 1.58 Cup Points per Game, 11 Goals, 13 Assists, 24 Points, +12, 74 PIM, 7 Blocked Shots, 58 Hits, 12 Takeaways, 21 Giveaways.

Florida got everything they expected when they traded for Tkachuk, who set career-highs in Assists (69) and Points (109), finishing sixth in the latter statistic. Tkachuk was also an All-Star for the second straight year. The Panthers may have limped into the playoffs as the #8 seed, but Tkachuk willed Florida to the Finals, where he was (in our mind) the best skater in the post season, and had the second-most Cup Points (38).   For our money, he elevated himself to elite status this season.

4. Nathan MacKinnon: Colorado Avalanche, Center: (#3 Regular Season, #16 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

152 Pure Cup Points, 140 Regular Season Cup Points, 71 Regular Season Games, 1.97 Cup Points per Game, 42 Goals, 69 Assists, 111 Points, +29, 30 PIM, 40 Blocked Shots, 53 Hits, 43 Takeaways, 47 Giveaways, 13.0 Point Shares.  12 Playoff Cup Points, 7 Playoff Games, 1.71 Cup Points per Game, 3 Goals, 4 Assists, 7 Points, +8, 9 PIM, 9 Blocked Shots, 9 Hits, 2 Takeaways, 3 Giveaways.

MacKinnon posted his first 100-plus Point year, doing so in a campaign where he missed over ten Games. The Avs Center, who led all 2022 Playoff skaters in Goals (13) and Shots (117) added a sixth All-Star, was fifth in Points (111) and tenth in Point Shares (13.0). He was also third in Points per Game (1.56).

5 (TIE). Linus Ullmark: Boston Bruins, Goalie: (#4 Regular Season, #110 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

137 Pure Cup Points, 124 Regular Season Cup Points, 49 Regular Season Games, 2.53 Cup Points per Game, 40 Wins, 6 Losses, 1 Ties/Overtime Losses, .938 Save Percentage, 1.89 Goals Against Average, 13.1 Goalie Point Shares. 13 Playoff Cup Points, 6 Playoff Games, 2.17 Cup Points per Game, 3 Wins, 3 Losses, .896 Save Percentage, 3.33 Goals Against Average.

Did you see this coming? Neither did we. Ullmark is this year’s best Goalie, and there is no way possible that he won’t win the Vezina. He lef the NHL in Wins (40), Save Percentage (.938) and GAA (1.89) and the only negative you could say about him is that he plays less than most first string Goalies. Of course, Boston’s backup is Jeremy Swayman! We don’t know if this is a one-off of greatness, or the harbinger of things to come, but let’s enjoy the Bruins Goalie tandem of 2022-23. Notably, Ullmark also was an All-Star for the first time this season. Unfortunately, Ullmark was not as great in the playoffs, and was pulled near the end of the opening round, where Boston fell to the Florida Panthers.

5 (TIE). Mikko Rantanen: Colorado Avalanche, Right Wing: (#4 Regular Season, #15 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

137 Pure Cup Points, 124 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 1.51 Cup Points per Game, 55 Goals, 50 Assists, 105 Points, +15, 82 PIM, 41 Blocked Shots, 77 Hits, 61 Takeaways, 45 Giveaways, 12.8 Point Shares. 13 Playoff Cup Points, 7 Playoff Games, 1.86 Cup Points per Game, 3 Goals, 10 Assists, 13 Points, +4, 2 PIM, 7 Blocked Shots, 7 Hits, 8 Takeaways, 6 Giveaways.

Over the last four months, it alternated between Colorado and Boston as to who would have the first two players to rank in Cup Standings. How fitting is it that we are tied for that! Mikko cracked over 100 Points and 50 Goals for the first time, and added his second All-Star since 2019. Rantanen was also third in Goals (55) and eighth in Points (105). Rantanen had a decent playoff, albeit lasting only one round.

7. Jason Robertson: Dallas Stars, Left Wing: (#6 Regular Season, #43 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

136 Pure Cup Points, 118 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 1.44 Cup Points per Game, 46 Goals, 63 Assists, 109 Points, +37, 20 PIM, 19 Blocked Shots, 57 Hits, 62 Takeaways, 66 Giveaways, 13.9 Point Shares. 16 Playoff Cup Points, 19 Playoff Games, 0.84 Cup Points per Game, 7 Goals, 11 Assists, 18 Points, Even, 2 PIM, 7 Blocked Shots, 26 Hits, 10 Takeaways, 20 Giveaways.

Robertson continued his upward progression with his first 100-Point year and his first All-Star appearance. Now the top player for the Stars, Robertson was seventh in Goals (46) and sixth in Points (109). Robertson continued his regular season success into the playoffs, taking the Stars into the Western Conference Finals where he was again, their best skater. Don’t be shocked if he collects a plethora of trophies over the next ten years.

8. Leon Draisaitl: Edmonton Oilers, Center: (#11 Regular Season, #3 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

133 Pure Cup Points, 109 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 1.33 Cup Points per Game, 52 Goals, 76 Assists, 128 Points, +7, 24 PIM, 40 Blocked Shots, 66 Hits, 77 Takeaways, 102 Giveaways, 13.2 Point Shares.  24 Playoff Points, 13 Regular Season Games, 1.85 Cup Points per Game, 13 Goals, 5 Assists, 18 Points, -1, 10 PIM, 10 Blocked Shots, 26 Hits, 7 Takeaways, 17 Giveaways

The 2020 Hart and Art Ross Trophy winner actually had more Points this season (128 to 110), and was second behind only his teammate, Connor McDavid. Draisaitl led the NHL in Power Play Goals and was third in overall Goals (52). Draisaitl often missed out on Cup Points to McDavid during the regular season, but he was the more productive player in the two rounds that the Oilers were in. He was actually so impressive in the playoffs, that Draisaitl led the playoffs in Goals (13) and Power Play Goals (13), all while only appearing in 13 Games.

9. Jake Oettinger: Dallas Stars, Goalie: (#15 Regular Season, #57 Last Year in Cup Points)

132 Pure Cup Points, 104 Regular Season Cup Points, 62 Regular Season Games, 1.69 Cup Points per Game, 37 Wins, 11 Losses, 11 Ties/Overtime Losses, .919 Save Percentage, 2.37 Goals Against Average, 12.7 Goalie Point Shares. 28 Playoff Points, 19 Playoff Games, 1.47 Cup Points per Game, 10 Wins, 9 Losses, .895 Save Percentage, 3.06 Goals Against Average.

The ascendence of Oettinger continues, and though the third-year player was not an All-Star, his stats show that he should have been. Oettinger finished third in Wins (37), sixth in Save Percentage (.919) and seventh in GAA (2.37). In this year’s playoffs, Oettinger was very good, backstopping the Stars to a Western Conference Final appearance. He is on the cusp of stardom.

10. Jack Hughes: New Jersey Devils, Center: (#8 Regular Season, #96 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

125 Pure Cup Points, 115 Regular Season Cup Points, 78 Regular Season Games, 1.47 Cup Points per Game, 43 Goals, 56 Assists, 99 Points, +10, 6 PIM, 30 Blocked Shots, 12 Hits, 60 Takeaways, 85 Giveaways, 11.3 Point Shares.  10 Playoff Points, 12 Playoff Games, 0.83 Cup Points per Game, 6 Goals, 5 Assists, 11 Points, -4, 2 PIM, 3 Blocked Shots, 5 Hits, 10 Takeaways, 26 Giveaways.

While New Jersey’s good season was a surprise, Jack Hughes breakout was not. The young American was eighth in Goals (43) and is now a two-time All-Star. Hughes enjoyed his first taste of the playoffs, and it won’t be his last.

11. Auston Matthews: Toronto Maple Leafs, Center: (#14 Regular Season

123 Pure Cup Points, 105 Regular Season Cup Points, 74 Regular Season Games, 1.42 Cup Points per Game, 40 Goals, 45 Assists, 85 Points, +31, 20 PIM, 92 Blocked Shots, 78 Hits, 68 Takeaways, 55 Giveaways, 10.5 Point Shares.  18 Playoff Points, 11 Playoff Games, 1.64 Cup Points per Game, 5 Goals, 6 Assists, 11 Points, +2, 7 PIM, 22 Blocked Shots, 38 Hits, 14 Takeaways, 11 Giveaways

Matthews did not replicate his Hart Trophy winning performance of last year, but he had a very good year, with his fourth consecutive 40-Goal year. Within his team, he was third in Points, but led his squad in Shots (327) and Point Shares (10.6). This might seem like a step back, but mainly because he was so potent last year. In the playoffs, Matthews led Toronto to an opening round series win, their first in nearly two decades.

12. Roope Hintz: Dallas Stars, Left Wing: (#28 Regular Season, #29 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

116 Pure Cup Points, 85 Regular Season Cup Points, 73 Regular Season Games, 1.16 Cup Points per Game, 37 Goals, 38 Assists, 75 Points, +31, 30 PIM, 45 Blocked Shots, 47 Hits, 28 Takeaways, 38 Giveaways, 9.9 Point Shares.  31 Playoff Cup Points, 19 Playoff Games, 1.63 Cup Points per Game, 10 Goals, 14 Assists, 24 Points, +4, 8 PIM, 12 Blocked Shots, 30 Hits, 11 Takeaways, 12 Giveaways.

Hintz had his second consecutive 70-Point year, and was sixth in the NHL in Shooting Percentage (20.1). In the playoffs, Hintz was electric, taking the Stars to the Western Conference Final, where he was their best player, leading all Dallas players in Cup Points, and was third overall.

13. (Tie) Elias Pettersson: Vancouver Canucks, Center: (#9 Regaular Season Points, #73 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

113 Pure Cup Points, 113 Regular Season Cup Points, 80 Regular Season Games, 1.41 Cup Points per Game, 39 Goals, 63 Assists, 102 Points, +16, 14 PIM, 89 Blocked Shots, 74 Hits, 56 Takeaways, 47 Giveaways, 10.9 Point Shares.  No Playoff Games.

Pettersson is the bright spot on an abysmal Canucks team, and the former Calder winner had his best year by far, besting his previous best by 34 Points with his first three-digit tally. He led the NHL in Shorthanded Goals (5), became an All-Star for the third time, and was tenth in Points (102) and Assists (63). He has the most Cup Points of any non-playoff player.

14. Brayden Point: Tampa Bay Lightning, Center: (#11 Regular Season, #127)

112 Pure Cup Points, 109 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 1.33 Cup Points per Game, 51 Goals, 44 Assists, 95 Points, +2, 31 PIM, 37 Blocked Shots, 37 Hits, 51 Takeaways, 45 Giveaways, 11.2 Point Shares.  3 Playoff Cup Points, 6 Playoff Games, 0.50 Cup Points per Game, 2 Goals, 2 Assists, 4 Points, -2, 2 PIM, 3 Blocked Shots, 14 Hits, 3 Takeaways, 1 Giveaway.

Point scored 92 Points in 2018-19 but it took until this year for him to come close to that, and he did in fact, exceed it with 95, an his first 50-Goal year. The Lightning Center was fifth in Goals (51), third in Power Play Goals (20), fifth in Game-Winning Goals (9) and seventh in Even Strength Goals (31).

15. Brady Tkachuk: Ottawa Senators, Left Wing: (#10 Regular Season, #46 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

110 Pure Cup Points, 110 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 1.34 Cup Points per Game, 35 Goals, 48 Assists, 83 Points, -10, 126 PIM, 9 Blocked Shots, 242 Hits, 30 Takeaways, 51 Giveaways, 8.9 Point Shares.  No Playoff Games.

Tkachuk improved to the point where he nearly topped his brother in the regular season, Matthew, and at one time was ahead of him in Cup Standings. Ottawa got him more players to surround him, but that did not include a Goalie! The younger Tkachuk is the best player with over 100 Penalty Minutes and 200 Hits, and he was third overall in the former stat. He also was fourth in Shots (347) and he was an All-Star for the second time this year.

16. Igor Shesterkin: New York Rangers, Goalie: (#18 Regular Season,

109 Pure Cup Points, 98 Regular Season Cup Points, 58 Regular Season Games, 1.70 Cup Points per Game, 37 Wins, 13 Losses, 8 Ties/Overtime Losses, .916 Save Percentage, 2.48 Goals Against Average, 11.8 Goalie Point Shares. 11 Playoff Points, 7 Playoff Games, 1.57 Cup Points per Game, 3 Wins, 4 Losses, .931 Save Percentage, 1.96 Goals Against Average.

The reigning Vezina winner was an All-Star for the first time and finished third in Wins (37) and was tenth in both Save Percentage and GAA.  The Rangers lost in the opening round, but that was not on Shesterkin, who was crisp and had even better post-season statistics.

17. Juuse Saros: Nashville Predators, Goalie: (#13 Regular Season, #18 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

109 Pure Cup Points, 109 Regular Season Cup Points, 64 Regular Season Games, 1.70 Cup Points per Game, 33 Wins, 23 Losses, 7 Ties/Overtime Losses, .919 Save Percentage, 2.69 Goals Against Average, 14.9 Goalie Point Shares. No Playoff Games.

For the second consecutive season, Saros led the NHL in Goalie Point Shares (14.9) and was also first in Saves (1,928) and Minutes Played (3,810). The workhorse ended the year eighth in Save Percentage, and went to his second straight All-Star Game. This rank is impressive considering Nashville failed to make the playoffs.

18. John Tavares: Toronto Maple Leafs, Center: (#23 Regular Season, #143 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

102 Pure Cup Points, 91 Regular Season Cup Points, 80 Regular Season Games, 1.14 Cup Points per Game, 36 Goals, 44 Assists, 80 Points, -7, 34 PIM, 36 Blocked Shots, 112 Hits, 46 Takeaways, 54 Giveaways, 8.5 Point Shares.  11 Playoff Cup Points, 11 Playoff Games, 1.00 Cup Points per Game, 4 Goals, 4 Assists, 8 Points, -1, 4 PIM, 5 Blocked Shots, 26 Hits, 6 Takeaways, 5 Giveaways.

A First Team All-Star in 2014-15 as an Islander, Tavares compiled his second 80-Point Year (fifth overall) as a Maple Leaf. He was sixth in the NHL in Power Play Goals with 18, his career best.

19. William Nylander: Toronto Maple Leafs, Center: (#21 Regular Season, #23 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

100 Pure Cup Points, 94 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 1.12 Cup Points per Game, 40 Goals, 47 Assists, 87 Points, +10, 26 Blocked Shots, 18 Hits, 70 Takeaways, 37 Giveaways, 10.0 Point Shares.  6 Playoff Cup Points, 11 Playoff Games, 0.62 Cup Points per Game, 5 Goals, 6 Assists, 11 Points, -4, 2 Blocked Shots, 3 Hits, 9 Takeaways, 5 Giveaways

For the second year in a row, Nylander set personal bests in Goals, Assists and Points. Nylander can often get lost in Auston Mathews’ shadow, but don’t sleep on this player’s talent.

20. Erik Karlsson: San Jose Sharks, Defense: (#16 Regular Season, #429 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

99 Pure Cup Points, 99 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 1.21 Cup Points per Game, 25 Goals, 76 Assists, 101 Points, -26, 36 PIM, 90 Blocked Shots, 33 Hits, 81 Takeaways, 101 Giveaways, 12.4 Point Shares.  No Playoff Games.

Erik Karlsson was a two-time Norris winner, but offensively, has not had a 60-Point season since 2017-18, with a previous high of 82 (2015-16). With only 97 Points in his last three years, Karlsson scoring 101 Points was a shocker, and bluntly the only thing that Sharks fans had this year. He led all Defenseman in Scoring and Cup Points, and was an All-Star, giving him seven.

20 (TIE). Connor Hellebucyk: Winnipeg Jets, Goalie: (#16 Regular Season, #54 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

99 Pure Cup Points, 99 Regular Season Cup Points, 64 Regular Season Games, 1.55 Cup Points per Game, 37 Wins, 25 Losses, 2 Ties/Overtime Losses, .920 Save Percentage, 2.49 Goals Against Average, 0 Playoff Points, 5 Playoff Games, 0.00 Cup Points per Game, 1 Win, 4 Losses, 2 Ties/Overtime Losses, .886 Save Percentage, 3.44 Goals Against Average.

The Winnipeg Jets fought their way into the final spot in the Western Conference playoffs, with Hellebucyk the principal reason the made it. The former Vezina winner went to his third All-Star Game and was third in Wins (37), second in Saves (1,807), fifth in Save Percentage (.920) and second in Goalie Point Shares (14.3). Where would Winnipeg be without him? The tank ran empty for Hellebucyk in the playoffs, where he only managed one win against the eventual Stanley Cup Champions, Vegas.

22. (TIE) Sidney Crosby: Pittsburgh Penguins, Center: (#18 Regular Season, #38 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

98 Pure Cup Points, 98 Regular Season Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 1.20 Cup Points per Game, 33 Goals, 60 Assists, 93 Points, +18, 52 PIM, 47 Blocked Shots, 71 Hits, 59 Takeaways, 67 Giveaways, 9.6 Point Shares. No Playoff Games.

The Hart Trophy days of Crosby is behind him, but he is still a great player.  Notably, he joined the 1,500 Point club this year, and he added a fifth All-Star Game appearance.

22. (TIE) Nikita Kucherov: Tampa Bay Lightning, Right Wing: (#20 Regular Season,

98 Pure Cup Points, 94 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 1.12 Cup Points per Game, 30 Goals, 83 Assists, 113 Points, -2, 36 PIM, 28 Blocked Shots, 61 Hits, 57 Takeaways, 98 Giveaways, 4 Playoff Points, 6 Playoff Games, 0.67 Cup Points per Game, 1 Goal, 5 Assists, 6 Points, Even, 11 PIM, 4 Blocked Shots, 11 Hits, 5 Takeaways, 8 Giveaways

Healthy for the entire season, Kucherov played close to his 2018-19 Hart Trophy-winning form with his third triple digit Point year. Kucherov went to his fourth All-Star, concluding the season second in Assists and third and Points. His teammate, Brayden Point, took a few Cup Points away from him through the season, but that is how this process can work!

27. (TIE) Sebastian Aho: Carolina Hurricanes, Center & Left Wing: (#32

97 Pure Cup Points, 84 Regular Season Cup Points, Regular Season 75 Games, 1.12 Cup Points per Game, 36 Goals, 31 Assists, 67 Points, +8, 21 Blocked Shots, 59 Hits, 63 Takeaways, 63 Giveaways, 8.2 Point Shares.  13 Playoff Points, 15 Playoff Games, 0.87 Cup Points per Game, 5 Goals, 7 Assists, 12 Points, +6, 6 Blocked Shots, 28 Hits, 14 Takeaways, 68 Giveaways.

For the fourth time in his NHL career, Aho scored at least 30 Goals, and was also was fifth in Game-Winning Goals with 9. Aho’s numbers are more impressive considering the conservative style that the Hurricanes play. 

24 (TIE). Carter Verhaeghe: Florida Panthers, Center: (#54 Regular Season, #119 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

97 Pure Cup Points, 75 Regular Season Cup Points, 81 Regular Season Games, 0.94 Cup Points per Game, 42 Goals, 31 Assists, 73 Points, +10, 46 PIM, 31 Blocked Shots, 29 Hits, 35 Takeaways, 56 Giveaways, 8.7 Point Shares.  22 Playoff Cup Points, 21 Regular Season Games, 1.03 Cup Points per Game, 7 Goals, 10 Assists, 17 Points, +7, 8 PIM, 8 Blocked Shots, 31 Hits, 12 Takeaways, 24 Giveaways.

Verhaeghe had the same amounts of Assists (31) as last year, but he added 18 Goals, bringing this season’s total to 42, where he was ninth overall. More impressively, Verhaeghe was fourth in Even Strength Goals with 35. Verhaeghe was also impressive in the playoffs, scoring 17 Points, and sharing the playoff lead in Game-Winning Goals (4).

24 (TIE). Jack Eichel: Vegas Golden Knights, Center: (#48 Regular Season, #273 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

97 Pure Cup Points, 77 Regular Season Cup Points, 67 Regular Season Games, 1.15 Cup Points per Game, 27 Goals, 39 Assists, 66 Points, +26, 6 PIM, 56 Blocked Shots, 59 Hits, 47 Takeaways, 54 Giveaways, 7.8 Point Shares.  20 Playoff Points, 22 Regular Season Games, 0.91 Cup Points per Game, 6 Goals, 20 Assists, 26 Points, +14, 14 PIM, 30 Blocked Shots, 25 Hits, 19 Takeaways, 20 Giveaways.

The playoff drought for Eichel ended this year, with the Center enjoying a taste of the postseason for the first time, and what a taste it was! Eichel was the finesse player that Vegas needed, and he is now a Stanley Cup Champion. He also had the most Assists (20) and Points of anyone in the Playoffs.

27. Sergei Bobrovsky: Florida Panthers, Goalie: (#102 Regular Season, #62 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

 

94 Pure Cup Points, 54 Regular Season Cup Points, 50 Regular Season Games, 1.08 Cup Points per Game, 24 Wins, 20 Losses, 3 Ties/Overtime Losses, .901 Save Percentage, 3.07 Goals Against Average, 7.8 Goalie Point Shares. 41 Playoff Cup Points, 19 Playoff Games, 2.16 Cup Points per Game, 12 Wins, 6 Losses, .915 Save Percentage, 2.78 Goals Against Average.

Bobrovsky has the most colossal jump of anyone in NIHOF Cup history, compiling 41 Playoff Points (leading everyone) which vaulted him nearly 80 spots. While his regular season was below average for his standards, he excelled in the playoffs (except for that 9 Goal finale that inflated his stats) and logged more Wins (12), Saves (585) and Minutes than all other playoff Goalies (1,161). Had Florida won it all, Bobrovsky would have had a Conn Smythe case.

28 (TIE). Kirill Kaprizov: Minnesota Wild, Left Wing: (#22 Regular Season, #5 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

93 Pure Cup Points, 93 Regular Season Cup Points, 67 Regular Season Games, 1.39 Cup Points per Game, 40 Goals, 35 Assists, 75 Points, +4, 35 PIM, 28 Blocked Shots, 66 Hits, 50 Takeaways, 54 Giveaways, 9.2 Point Shares.  No Playoff Games.

Kaprizov is the top star for the Wild, although his third season saw a production drop of 33 Points (though he also played 14 less Games). He may not have scored 100 Points this year, but bank on him doing it again. Kaprizov also added his second All-Star this season.

28. Ilya Sorokin: New York Islanders, Goalie: (#28 Regular Season, #44 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

93 Pure Cup Points, 85 Regular Season Cup Points, 62 Regular Season Games, 1.37 Cup Points per Game, 31 Wins, 22 Losses, 7 Ties/Overtime Losses, .924 Save Percentage, 2.34 Goals Against Average, 14.1 Goalie Point Shares. 8 Playoff Cup Points, 6 Playoff Games, 1.33 Cup Points per Game, 2 Wins, 4 Losses, .924 Save Percentage, 2.60 Goals Against Average

A five-time KHL All-Star and now in his third year in the NHL, Sorokin had a really good year, albeit on a team that treaded water.  The Islander with the most Cup Points, Sorokin was third in Save Percentage, sixth in GAA, and third in Goalie Point Shares.  Sorokin also became an All-Star for the first time this year. The Isles were bounced in the first round, but they never get there without Sorokin.

30. Mitch Marner: Toronto Maple Leafs, Right Wing: (#35 Regular Season, #21 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

92 Pure Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Cup Points, 80 Regular Season Games, 1.03 Cup Points per Game, 30 Goals, 69 Assists, 99 Points, +18, 28 PIM, 45 Blocked Shots, 53 Hits, 104 Takeaways, 94 Giveaways, 10.2 Point Shares. 10 Playoff Cup Points, 11 Playoff Games, 0.91 Cup Points per Game, 3 Goals, 11 Assists, 14 Points, +7, 2 PIM, 10 Blocked Shots, 18 Hits, 12 Takeaways, 14 Giveaways

Marner bested last year’s career-high in Points by two, and he concluded the season fifth in Assists (69). We would not be surprised if he has a 100-Point Season in his near future.

31 (TIE). Mika Zibanejad: New York Rangers, Center: (#24 Regular Season, #20 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

91 Pure Cup Points, 88 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 1.07 Cup Points per Game, 39 Goals, 52 Assists, 91 Points, +25, 20 PIM, 48 Blocked Shots, 71 Hits, 57 Takeaways, 67 Giveaways, 10.6 Point Shares.  3 Playoff Cup Points, 7 Playoff Games, 0.43 Cup Points per Game, 1 Goal, 3 Assists, 4 Points, -1, 6 PIM, 6 Blocked Shots, 13 Hits, 12 Takeaways, 15 Giveaways

Last year, Zibanajad broke 80 Points for the first time, and this year he breached 90! Zibanajad also had career highs in Point Shares (10.6) and Power Play Goals (20).

31 (TIE). Jonathan Marchessault: Vegas Golden Knights, Center: (#72 Regular Season, #60 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

91 Pure Cup Points, 65 Regular Season Cup Points, 76 Regular Season Games, 0.86 Cup Points per Game, 28 Goals, 29 Assists, 57 Points, +2, 21 PIM, 17 Blocked Shots, 76 Hits, 40 Takeaways, 30 Giveaways, 6.1 Point Shares.  26 Playoff Cup Points, 22 Playoff Games, 1.18 Cup Points per Game, 13 Goals, 12 Assists, 25 Points, +17, 14 PIM, 4 Blocked Shots, 55 Hits, 13 Takeaways, 13 Giveaways.

Marchessault had another good year, and was fortunate to have more help around him than he had last year. He did not make it to 30 Goals this year, but was a large reason that Vegas was the number one seed in the West, and went on to win the Stanley Cup. Marchessault would win the coveted Conn Smythe Trophy for his playoff success, where he was the post season leader in Goals (13), Plus/Minus (+17) and Even Strength Goals (10).

33. (TIE) Timo Meier: San Jose Sharks & New Jersey Devils, Right Wing: (#24 Regular Season, #38 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

90 Pure Cup Points, 88 Regular Season Points, 78 Regular Season Games, 0.89 Cup Points per Game, 40 Goals, 26 Assists, 66 Points, -19, 43 PIM, 37 Blocked Shots, 154 Hits, 58 Takeaways, 65 Giveaways, 7.1 Point Shares.  2 Playoff Points, 11 Playoff Games, 0.18 Cup Points per Game, 2 Goals, 2 Assists, 4 Points, -1, 22 PIM, 7 Blocked Shots, 37 Hits, 6 Takeaways, 7 Giveaways

Meier was traded from San Jose to New Jersey this year, and the Swiss Wing secured his first 40-Goal year. Despite his regular season success, he was not that impressive with the Devils in the playoffs, scoring only four Points in 11 Games and accumulating only 2 Playoff Cup Points.

33 (TIE). Andrei Vasilevskiy: Tampa Bay Lightning, Goalie: (#24 Regular Season, #8 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

90 Pure Cup Points, 88 Regular Season Cup Points, 60 Regular Season Games, 1.47 Cup Points per Game, 34 Wins, 22 Losses, 4 Ties/Overtime Losses, .915 Save Percentage, 2.65 Goals Against Average, 12.7 Goalie Point Shares. 2 Playoff Points, 6 Playoff Games, 0.33 Cup Points per Game, 2 Wins, 4 Losses, .875 Save Percentage, 3.56 Goals Against Average.

With a Vezina, a Conn Smythe and two Stanley Cup Rings on his ledger, Vasilevskiy led the NHL in Wins five years in a row, but was unable to add a sixth when he “only” finished sixth. Adding a fifth All-Star, Vasilevskiy was fifth in Saves this year (1,716), though his post-season was not very good.

38. (TIE) Dougie Hamilton: New Jersey Devils, Defense: (#38 Regular Season, #273 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

87 Pure Cup Points, 81 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 0.98 Cup Points per Game, 22 Goals, 52 Assists, 74 Points, +23, 50 PIM, 86 Blocked Shots, 64 Hits, 21 Takeaways, 74 Giveaways, 12.1 Point Shares.  6 Playoff Cup Points, 12 Playoff Games, 0.50 Cup Points per Game, 1 Goal, 3 Assists, 4 Points, -11, 2 PIM, 10 Blocked Shots, 16 Hits, 4 Takeaways, 12 Giveaways

Hamilton just put forth his best season by far, shattering his previous best (50 Points in 2016-17) by 24 Points, and could be a Post-Season All-Star.

35 (TIE). Chris Kreider: New York Rangers, Left Wing: (#58 Regular Season, #11 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

87 Pure Cup Points, 72 Regular Season Cup Points, 79 Regular Season Games, 0.77 Cup Points per Game, 36 Goals, 18 Assists, 54 Points, +21, 26 PIM, 24 Blocked Shots, 128 Hits, 31 Takeaways, 39 Giveaways, 10.7 Point Shares.  15 Playoff Cup Points, 7 Playoff Games, 2.14 Cup Points per Game, 6 Goals, 3 Assists, 9 Points, -2, 0 PIM, 1 Blocked Shot, 13 Hits, 2 Takeaways, 6 Giveaways.

We mused that last season was going to be Kreider’s best year, and that will probably be the case. This is easily his second best season, and though he dropped significantly in Goals (52 to 36), it is still a good year.

35 (TIE). Tim Stutzle: Ottawa Senators, Left Wing: (#27 Regular Season, #181 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

87 Pure Cup Points, 87 Regular Season Cup Points, 78 Regular Season Games, 1.12 Cup Points per Game, 39 Goals, 51 Assists, 90 Points, -3, 54 PIM, 49 Blocked Shots, 114 Hits, 61 Takeaways, 62 Giveaways, 10.0 Point Shares.  No Playoff Games.

It appears that Germany has another budding superstar hockey player in their midst with Tim Stutzle, who was Ottawa’s leading scorer.   Increasing his Points total from 58 to 90, Stutzle is a future All-Star.

38 (TIE). Martin Necas: Carolina Hurricanes, Center: (#40 Regular Season, #212 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

86 Pure Cup Points, 80 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 0.98 Cup Points per Game, 28 Goals, 43 Assists, 71 Points, +5, 32 PIM, 21 Blocked Shots, 57 Hits, 45 Takeaways, 65 Giveaways, 7.6 Point Shares.  6 Playoff Cup Points, 15 Playoff Games, 0.40 Cup Points per Game, 4 Goals, 3 Assists, 7 Points, -2, 2 PIM, 11 Blocked Shots, 18 Hits, 1 Takeaway, 5 Giveaways,

The Czech Center improved his output, rising 31 Points from last year. With his youth and linemates, Necas should improve on this total next season.

38 (TIE). Alexandar Georgiev: Colorado Avalanche, Goalie: (#28 Regular Season, #191 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

89 Pure Cup Points, 88 Regular Season Cup Points, 62 Regular Season Games, 1.42 Cup Points per Game, 40 Wins, 16 Losses, 6 Ties/Overtime Losses, .918 Save Percentage, 2.53 Goals Against Average, 13.4 Goalie Point Shares. 1 Playoff Cup Point, 7 Playoff Games, 0.41 Cup Points per Game, 3 Wins, 4 Losses, .914 Save Percentage, 2.60 Goals Against Average.

Backing up New York’s Igor Shesterkin last year, Alexander Georgiev became the top netminder for the defending champion, Colorado. It has been a good fit thus far for both parties, with Georgiev leading the league in Wins (40).

38 (TIE). Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Edmonton Oilers, Center: (#32 Regular Season, #212 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

84 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 1.02 Cup Points per Game, 37 Goals, 67 Assists, 104 Points, +12, 35 PIM, 26 Blocked Shots, 48 Hits, 56 Takeaways, 31 Giveaways, 10.9 Point Shares.  2 Playoff Cup Points, 12 Playoff Games, 0.16 Cup Points per Game, 1 Goal, 11 Assists, 12 Points, -6, 4 PIM, 6 Blocked Shots, 14 Hits, 4 Takeaways, 4 Giveaways.

Nugent-Hopkins was the First Overall Pick in 2011, but he ever became a superstar like many number ones do. He wasn’t a bust, but in some circles RNH was a mild disappointment…until now. Nugent-Hopkins had 104 Points this year (his previous high was 68) and was ninth in that stat. Nugent-Hopkins lost a few Cup Points playing on the same team as Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, but this is obviously minor in the grand scheme.  He was unable to replicate that in the playoffs, and Edmonton went out in the second round.

41. Tage Thompson: Buffalo Sabres, Center: (#28 Regular Season, #60 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

85 Pure Cup Points, 85 Regular Season Cup Points, 78 Regular Season Games, 1.09 Cup Points per Game, 47 Goals, 47 Assists, 94 Points, +4, 39 PIM, 26 Blocked Shots, 55 Hits, 43 Takeaways, 40 Giveaways, 11.1 Point Shares.  No Playoff Games.

Thompson made another significant jump in Points (and Cup Points) finishing three shy of 50 in both Goals and Assists. A future All-Star, Thompson was sixth in Goals (47), third in Power Play Goals (20) and had four Hat Tricks, sharing the league lead.

42. Jamie Benn: Dallas Stars, Left Wing: (#38 Regular Season, #249 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

84 Pure Cup Points, 81 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 0.99 Cup Points per Game, 33 Goals, 45 Assists, 78 Points, +23, 34 PIM, 38 Blocked Shots, 97 Hits, 55 Takeaways, 48 Giveaways, 9.5 Point Shares.  3 Playoff Points, 17 Playoff Games, 0.18 Cup Points per Game, 3 Goals, 8 Assists, 11 Points, -1, 51 PIM, 13 Blocked Shots, 32 Hits, 7 Takeaways, 8 Giveaways,

Injured for most of last year, Benn was back in Dallas where the veteran took them back to the playoffs, where they made it to the final four. The veteran had his first 75-plus Point year since 2017-18.

43 (TIE). Filip Gustavsson: Minnesota Wild, Goalie: (#44 Regular Season, #344 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

83 Pure Cup Points, 78 Regular Season Cup Points, 39 Regular Season Games, 2.00 Cup Points per Game, 22 Wins, 9 Losses, 7 Ties/Overtime Losses, .931 Save Percentage, 2.10 Goals Against Average, 9.8 Goalie Point Shares. 5 Playoff Cup Points, 5 Playoff Games, 1.00 Cup Points per Game, 2 Wins, 3 Losses, .921 Save Percentage, 2.33 Goals Against Average.

Gustavsson only appeared in 39 Games but he was just as good, if not better than the other half of Minnesota’s netminding tandem, Marc-Andre Fleury. He was second in GAA (2.10) and Save Percentage (.931) and it won’t be long before he is the undisputed top Goalie somewhere.

43 (TIE). Jordan Kyrou: St. Louis Blues, Center: (#34 Regular Season, #68 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

83 Pure Cup Points, 83 Regular Season Cup Points, 79 Regular Season Games, 1.05 Cup Points per Game, 37 Goals, 36 Assists, 73 Points, 22 PIM, -38, 23 Blocked Shots, 6 Hits, 36 Takeaways, 32 Giveaways, 6.7 Point Shares. No Playoff Games.

St. Louis is in full rebuilding mode, with Kyrou the offensive piece they will construct around. Despite his Cup Points jump, the young Canadian had two fewer Points, but ten more Goals, and by the end of the year, was the only sniper the team had left.

45 (TIE) Kevin Fiala: Los Angele Kings, Left Wing: (#44 Regular Season, #38 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

82 Pure Cup Points, 78 Regular Season Cup Points, 69 Regular Season Games, 1.12 Cup Points per Game, 23 Goals, 49 Assists, 72 Points, +2, 52 PIM, 18 Blocked Shots, 53 Hits, 18 Takeaways, 37 Giveaways, 7.1 Point Shares.  4 Playoff Cup Points, 3 Playoff Games, 1.33 Cup Points per Game, 1 Goal, 5 Assists, 6 Points, +1, 4 PIM, 2 Blocked Shots, 4 Hits, 0 Takeaways, 1 Giveaway.

Fiala joined Los Angeles this year and the nine-year pro was 13 Points away from last season’s personal best of 85. He went to his first All-Star Game this year.

45 (TIE). Brock Nelson: New York Islanders, Center: (#48 Regular Season, #73 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

82 Pure Cup Points, 77 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 0.94 Cup Points per Game, 36 Goals, 39 Assists, 75 Points, +13, 24 PIM, 43 Blocked Shots, 50 Hits, 48 Takeaways, 40 Giveaways, 9.1 Point Shares.  5 Playoff Cup Points, 6 Playoff Games, 0.86 Cup Points per Game, 2 Goals, 3 Assists, 5 Points, +4, 4 PIM, 2 Blocked Shots, 5 Hits, 6 Takeaways, 4 Giveaways

Nelson has emerged as New York’s top offensive stud, and though he is 31, just posted his best offensive year to date. He also had his first 200-plus Shot campaign (222).

45 (TIE). Steven Stamkos: Tampa Bay Lightning, Center: (#40 Regular Season, #6 Last Year in Pure Cup Standings)

82 Pure Cup Points, 80 Regular Season Cup Points, 81 Regular Season Games, 0.99 Cup Points per Game, 34 Goals, 50 Assists, 84 Points, -5, 46 PIM, 51 Blocked Shots, 92 Hits, 25 Takeaways, 54 Giveaways, 8.4 Point Shares. 2 Playoff Cup Points, 6 Playoff Games, 0.33 Cup Points per Game, 2 Goals, 2 Assists, 4 Points, -2, 9 PIM, 4 Blocked Shots, 15 Hits, 6 Takeaways, 1 Giveaway.

Stamkos never stops scoring, and though the two-time Rocket Richard winner is into his 30s, he is still one of Tampa’s most potent weapons.  An owner of two Stanley Cup Rings, Stamkos eclipsed 500 Goals and 1,000 Points this year.

45 (TIE). Josh Morrissey: Winnipeg Jets, Defense: (#35 Regular Season, #313 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

82 Pure Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Cup Points, 78 Regular Season Games, 1.05 Cup Points per Game, 16 Goals, 60 Assists, 76 Points, +2, 41 PIM, 119 Blocked Shots, 89 Hits, 36 Takeaways, 59 Giveaways, 11.3 Point Shares.  0 Playoff Cup Points, 3 Playoff Games, 0.00 Cup Points per Game, 0 Goals, 1 Assist, 1 Point, +1, 0 PIM, 3 Blocked Shots, 8 Hits, 1 Takeaway, 1 Giveaway.

Winnipeg’s top Defenseman had an offensive explosion, increasing his previous high of 37 Points (last year) to 76. Like his Goalie, Connor Hellebucyk, the Jets are not in the playoffs without him.

49. Roman Josi: Nashville Predators, Defense: (#38 Regular Season, #32 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

81 Pure Cup Points, 81 Regular Season Cup Points, 67 Regular Season Games, 1.21 Cup Points per Game, 18 Goals, 41 Assists, 59 Points, +5, 36 PIM, 133 Blocked Shots, 66 Hits, 48 Takeaways, 71 Giveaways, 9.9 Point Shares.  No Playoff Games.

The 2020 Norris Trophy winner dropped significantly in Points from last year (96), but is still the anchor of the Predator’s defense and one of the game’s top blueliners.

50. (TIE) Claude Giroux: Ottawa Senators, Center & Left Wing: (#40 Regular Season, #81 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

80 Pure Cup Points, 80 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 0.98 Cup Points per Game, 35 Goals, 44 Assists, 79 Points, +4, 34 PIM, 16 Blocked Shots, 48 Hits, 21 Takeaways, 26 Giveaways, 9.0 Point Shares.  No Playoff Games.

Many were surprised that Claude Giroux signed with Ottawa, and though the veteran could not will the Sens to the playoffs, he had his most productive campaign since 2018/19.

50 (TIE). Alex Ovechkin: Washington Capitals, Left Wing: (#40 Regular Season, #10 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

80 Pure Cup Points, 80 Regular Season Cup Points, 73 Regular Season Games, 1.10 Cup Points per Game, 42 Goals, 33 Assists, 75 Points, -16, 48 PIM, 23 Blocked Shots, 188 Hits, 31 Takeaways, 52 Giveaways, 8.5 Point Shares.  No Playoff Games.

Ovechkin broke the 800 Goal mark this year and has Wayne Gretzky in his sight. He also added his ninth All-Star Game.

52 (TIE). Clayton Keller: Arizona Coyotes, Center: (#44 Regular Season, #83 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

78 Pure Cup Points, 78 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 0.95 Cup Points per Game, 37 Goals, 49 Assists, 86 Points, -2, 49 PIM, 34 Blocked Shots, 18 Hits, 58 Takeaways, 63 Giveaways, 8.7 Point Shares.  No Playoff Games.

The Arizona Coyotes may have a slew of issues, but that does not include Keller, who just broke his seasonal Points record by 9. If Arizona adds other potent Wings, Keller could become a 100-Point player.

52 (TIE). Darcy Kuemper: Washington Capitals, Goalie: (#44 Regular Season, #56 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

78 Pure Cup Points, 78 Regular Season Cup Points, 57 Regular Season Games, 1.30 Cup Points per Game, 22 Wins, 26 Losses, 7 Ties/Overtime Losses, .908 Save Percentage, 2.87 Goals Against Average, 10.1 Goalie Point Shares. No Playoff Games.

Kuemper was in net when Colorado won the Stanley Cup last year, and he played in just as many games this season in Washington; though he had 15 less Wins. Stat-wise, he was not as good this year, but with less top teammates to absorb Cup Points, he finished higher in the standings.

54 (TIE). Anze Kopitar: Los Angeles Kings, Center: (#55 Regular Season, #66 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

77 Pure Cup Points, 74 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 0.90 Cup Points per Game, 28 Goals, 46 Assists, 74 Points, +20, 4 PIM, 71 Blocked Shots, 72 Hits, 48 Takeaways, 30 Giveaways, 5.7 Point Shares.  3 Playoff Cup Points, 6 Playoff Games, 0.50 Cup Points per Game, 2 Goals, 5 Assists, 7 Points, -3, 0 PIM, 2 Blocked Shots, 12 Hits, 6 Takeaways, 2 Giveaways

Kopitar is in the latter half of his career, but is still a productive two-way player who will likely receive some votes for the Selke.  He is a former Lady Byng and two-time Selke winner and has two Stanley Cup Rings, and his 74 Points is his highest total since 2017/18.

54 (TIE). Artemi Panarin: New York Rangers, Left Wing: #52 Regular Season, #19 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

77 Pure Cup Points, 76 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 0.93 Cup Points per Game, 29 Goals, 63 Assists, 92 Points, +4, 36 PIM, 11 Blocked Shots, 26 Hits, 36 Takeaways, 102 Giveaways, 9.1 Point Shares.  1 Playoff Cup Point, 6 Playoff Games, 0.15 Cup Points per Game, 0 Goals, 2 Assists, 2 Points, -2, 2 PIM, 2 Blocked Shots, 1 Hit, 0 Takeaways, 9 Giveaways

Panarin plummeted in the Cup Standings but his Point tally only dropped by four, though his Takeaway/Giveaway record (36/102) was poor. This is the third time in four seasons that he cracked 90 Points.

54 (TIE). Jared McCann: Seattle Kraken, Center: (#48 Regular Season, #190 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

77 Pure Cup Points, 73 Regular Season Cup Points, 79 Regular Season Games, 0.92 Cup Points per Game, 40 Goals, 30 Assists, 70 Points, +18, 14 PIM, 71 Blocked Shots, 72 Hits, 48 Takeaways, 30 Giveaways, 8.9 Point Shares.  4 Playoff Cup Points, 8 Playoff Games, 0.50 Cup Points per Game, 1 Goal, 2 Assists, 3 Points, -1, 6 PIM, 2 Blocked Shots, 9 Hits, 4 Takeaways, 3 Giveaways,

The Center had a great year where he had his first 40 Goal and 70 Point year, 20 Points more than last year’s previous best. That being said, McCann had a disappointing playoff, even though Seattle made it to the second round.

54 (TIE). Bo Horvat: Vancouver Canucks & New York Islanders, Center: (#48 Regular Season, #103 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

77 Pure Cup Points, 77 Regular Season Cup Points, 79 Regular Season Games, 0.98 Cup Points per Game, 38 Goals, 32 Assists, 70 Points, -1, 18 PIM, 55 Blocked Shots, 57 Hits, 38 Takeaways, 37 Giveaways, 7.5 Point Shares.  O Playoff Cup Points, 6 Playoff Games, 0.00 Cup Points per Game, 1 Goal, 1 Assist, 2 Points, +2, 0 PIM, 3 Blocked Shots, 8 Hits, 3 Takeaways, 4 Giveaways

Horvat was traded from the floundering Canucks to the Islanders during the season, to aid them in their playoff run, though he has not produced at the same level in a New York uniform. Nevertheless, Horvat reached 70 Points for the first time in his career.

58. Mark Scheifele: Winnipeg Jets, Center: (#52 Regular Season, #106 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

76 Pure Cup Points, 76 Regular Season Cup Points, 81 Regular Season Games, 0.94 Cup Points per Game, 42 Goals, 26 Assists, 68 Points, -17, 43 PIM, 38 Blocked Shots, 50 Hits, 61 Takeaways, 45 Giveaways, 7.3 Point Shares. 0 Playoff Cup Points, 4 Playoff Games, 0.00 Cup Points per Game, 1 Goal, 0 Assists, 1 Point, -1, 4 PIM, 1 Blocked Shot, 5 Hits, 1 Takeaway, 5 Giveaways.

A Jet for all of his twelve seasons, Scheifele had seasons previously where he had more than the 68, he accrued this year, but this is the first time he broke 40 Goals. He also was ninth in Goals (42), but more impressively fourth in Game-Winning Goals (10).

59 (TIE). Cale Makar: Colorado Avalanche, Defense: (#61 Regular Season, #12 Last Season in Pure Cup Points)

75 Pure Cup Points, 71 Regular Season Cup Points, 60 Regular Season Games, 0.92 Cup Points per Game, 17 Goals, 49 Assists, 66 Points, +16, 30 PIM, 78 Blocked Shots, 65 Hits, 50 Takeaways, 48 Giveaways, 10.5 Point Shares.  4 Playoff Cup Points, 6 Playoff Games, 0.67 Cup Points per Game, 1 Goal, 4 Assists, 5 Points, 5, 6 PIM, 10 Blocked Shots, 11 Hits, 11 Takeaways, 2 Giveaways.

Makar is one of the many stars of the Avs, and he had the year of his life last season when he won the Norris and Conn Smythe in the same year, joining a club with only Bobby Orr as a co-member.   This year, the young defenseman missed to many games to win a Norris, but he was still one a of the few blueliners to average over a Point per Game. Makar also went to his second straight All-Star Game.

59 (TIE). Adrian Kempe: Los Angeles Kings, Left Wing: (#59 Regular Season, #46 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

75 Pure Cup Points, 66 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 0.80 Cup Points per Game, 41 Goals, 26 Assists, 67 Points, +22, 50 PIM, 32 Blocked Shots, 119 Hits, 24 Takeaways, 39 Giveaways, 8.5 Point Shares.  9 Playoff Cup Points, 6 Playoff Games, 0.50 Cup Points per Game, 5 Goals, 3 Assists, 8 Points, -3, 2 PIM, 5 Blocked Shots, 21 Hits, 6 Takeaways, 6 Giveaways.

Kempe dropped in Cup Points from last year, but as we said much earlier that this is a unique metric. He secured his first 40 Goal year, with a career-high 67 Points, and also had a nice, though brief post-season.

61. Zach Hyman: Edmonton Oilers, Left Wing: (#67 Regular Season, #156 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

74 Pure Cup Points, 68 Regular Season Cup Points, 79 Regular Season Games, 0.86 Cup Points per Game, 36 Goals, 47 Assists, 83 Points, +13, 39 PIM, 19 Blocked Shots, 77 Hits, 33 Takeaways, 30 Giveaways, 8.8 Point Shares.  6 Playoff Cup Points, 12 Playoff Games, 0.50 Cup Points per Game, 3 Goals, 8 Assists, 11 Points, +1, 12 PIM, 6 Blocked Shots, 36 Hits, 3 Takeaways, 3 Giveaways

Hyman had never had more than 54 Points in a season, but he shattered that in year 9 with 83.

62. Rasmus Dahlin: Buffalo Sabres, Defense: (#56 Regular Season, #170 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

73 Pure Cup Points, 73 Regular Season Cup Points, 78 Regular Season Games, 0.94 Cup Points per Game, 15 Goals, 58 Assists, 73 Points, +12, 92 PIM, 132 Blocked Shots, 105 Hits, 45 Takeaways, 61 Giveaways, 10.2 Point Shares.  No Playoff Games.

Dahlin had a rocket-like start to the season, growing 20 Points from last year’s total. The Defenseman went to his second straight All-Star Game, and should have many more in his future.

63 (TIE). Jeff Skinner: Buffalo Sabres, Left Wing & Center: (#58 Regular Season, #83 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

72 Pure Cup Points, 72 Regular Season Cup Points, 79 Regular Season Games, 0.91 Cup Points per Game, 35 Goals, 47 Assists, 82 Points, +15, 29 PIM, 14 Blocked Shots, 21 Hits, 41 Takeaways, 46 Giveaways, 9.3 Point Shares. No Playoff Games.

Skinner won the 2011 Calder with 63 Points; a tally he reached three times after. This season, he finally broke that mark with 82 Points, with a +15, the first time he had a positive Plus/Minus.

63 (TIE). Tyler Toffoli: Calgary Flames, Center: (#58 Regular Season, #164 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

72 Pure Cup Points, 72 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 0.88 Cup Points per Game, 34 Goals, 39 Assists, 73 Points, +16, 28 PIM, 14 Blocked Shots, 59 Hits, 41 Takeaways, 32 Giveaways, 8.6 Point Shares.  No Playoff Games.

The previous season high of Toffoli’s career was way back in 2015-16 when he had 58 Points and led the league in Plus/Minus (+35). That is no longer the case, as he set personal marks in Goals (34), Assists (39) and Points (73).

63 (TIE). Aleksander Barkov: Florida Panthers, Center: (#91 Regular Season, #29 in Pure Cup Points)

72 Pure Cup Points, 59 Regular Season Cup Points, 68 Regular Season Games, 0.87 Cup Points per Game, 23 Goals, 55 Assists, 78 Points, +10, 8 PIM, 42 Blocked Shots, 50 Hits, 59 Takeaways, 51 Giveaways, 7.3 Point Shares.  13 Playoff Cup Points, 21 Playoff Games, 0.62 Cup Points per Game, 5 Goals, 11 Assists, 16 Points, +5, 10 PIM, 16 Blocked Shots, 51 Hits, 24 Takeaways, 17 Giveaways.

A special under-the-radar player due to playing on a low-profile team, Barkov is a former Lady Byng and Selke Winner, and is now a two-time All-Star. Barkov may not be as recognized as he should, but a Stanley Cup might change that. He dropped ten Points from last year and a lot more in Cup Points, but made that back up in the playoffs, where he scored 16 Points in 21 Games.

66 (TIE). Ville Husso: Detroit Red Wings, Goalie: (#61 Regular Season, #94 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

71 Pure Cup Points, 71 Regular Season Cup Points, 56 Regular Season Games, 1.27 Cup Points per Game, 26 Wins, 22 Losses, 7 Ties/Overtime Losses, .896 Save Percentage, 3.11 Goals Against Average, 7.7 Goalie Point Shares. No Playoff Games.

Husso is an example of a busy and competent Goalie on a non-playoff team, and though his GAA went up from last year (2.64 to 3.15), he appeared in 16 more Games.

66 (TIE). Jake Guentzel: Pittsburgh Penguins, Center: (#61 Regular Season, #38 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

71 Pure Cup Points, 71 Regular Season Cup Points, 78 Regular Season Games, 0.91 Cup Points per Game, 36 Goals, 37 Assists, 73 Points, +2, 46 PIM, 46 Blocked Shots, 83 Hits, 44 Takeaways, 48 Giveaways, 7.9 Point Shares.  No Playoff Games.

Guentzel had his third 35-Goal campaign, and could have a few more in him if he remains healthy.  

68 (TIE). Stuart Skinner: Edmonton Oilers, Goalie: (#81 Regular Season, #446 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

70 Pure Cup Points, 62 Regular Season Cup Points, 50 Regular Season Games, 1.24 Cup Points per Game, 29 Wins, 14 Losses, 5 Ties/Overtime Losses, .913 Save Percentage, 2.75 Goals Against Average, 10.1 Goalie Point Shares, 8 Playoff Cup Points, 12 Playoff Games, 0.67 Cup Points per Game, 5 Wins, 6 Losses, .883 Save Percentage, 3.68 Goals Against Average.

Skinner took over at Edmonton’s top Goalie, playing in between the pipes in 50 Games, well up from 13 last season. He went to the All-Star Game this year, and was tenth in Goalie Point Shares (10.1).

68 (TIE). Evgeni Malkin: Pittsburgh Penguins, Center: (#64 Regular Season, #144 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

70 Pure Cup Points, 70 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 0.85 Cup Points per Game, 27 Goals, 56 Assists, 83 Points, -12, 82 PIM, 33 Blocked Shots, 53 Hits, 82 Takeaways, 105 Giveaways, 7.6 Point Shares.  No Playoff Games.

Malkin broke 80 Points for the first time in 2017-18, and the former Hart winner continues to add to his Hall of Fame resume.  

70 (TIE). Anders Lee: New York Islanders, Left Wing: (#65 Regular Season, #180 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

69 Pure Cup Points, 69 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 0.84 Cup Points per Game, 28 Goals, 22 Assists, 50 Points, -3, 50 PIM, 57 Blocked Shots, 125 Hits, 25 Takeaways, 35 Giveaways, 5.4 Point Shares.  0 Playoff Cup Points, 6 Playoff Games, 0.00 Cup Points per Game, 1 Goal, 0 Assists, 1 Point, Even, 12 PIM, 3 Blocked Shots, 7 Hits, 1 Takeaway, 7 Giveaways.

Lee concluded his 11^th Season in the NHL, all of which as a New York Islander. This was the first time since 2018-19 that he scored 50 Points.

70 (TIE). Adam Fox: New York Rangers, Defense: (#77 Regular Season, #50 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

69 Pure Cup Points, 63 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 0.77 Cup Points per Game, 12 Goals, 60 Assists, 72 Points, +28, 34 PIM, 125 Blocked Shots, 25 Hits, 88 Takeaways, 74 Giveaways, 11.9 Point Shares.  6 Playoff Cup Points, 7 Playoff Games, 0.86 Cup Points per Game, 0 Goals, 8 Assists, 8 Points, Even, 16 PIM, 17 Blocked Shots, 9 Hits, 11 Takeaways, 6 Giveaways.

Fox won the Norris two years ago, and will receive votes again this season. This was his second straight 70-Point year, third campaign with over 100 Blocked Shots, and he is one of the many blueliners hampered by the Cup Point structure, though this is still a good finish. Fox also added a second All-Star.

70 (TIE). Travis Konecny: Philadelphia Flyers, Center: (#65 Regular Season, #300 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

69 Pure Cup Points, 69 Regular Season Points, 60 Regular Season Games, 1.15 Cup Points per Game, 31 Goals, 30 Assists, 61 Points, -12, 77 PIM, 38 Blocked Shots, 55 Hits, 34 Takeaways, 26 Giveaways, 6.6 Point Shares.  No Playoff Games.

Konecny had his first 30 Goal year, and the seven-year veteran appears to be hitting his stride. He was the Flyers leading scorer.

73 (TIE). Brad Marchand: Boston Bruins, Left Wing: (#81 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

68 Pure Cup Points, 62 Regular Season Cup Points, 73 Regular Season Games, 0.85 Cup Points per Game, 21 Goals, 46 Assists, 67 Points, +27, 74 PIM, 22 Blocked Shots, 81 Hits, 42 Takeaways, 84 Giveaways, 7.0 Point Shares.  6 Playoff Cup Points, 7 Playoff Games, 0.86 Cup Points per Game, 4 Goals, 6 Assists, 10 Points, -6, 2 PIM, 3 Blocked Shots, 9 Hits, 4 Takeaways, 13 Giveaways.

Marchand dropped 13 Points from last year, and appears to be in decline, but the four-time postseason All-Star is a great leader and still better than most of the league.

73 (TIE). Dylan Larkin: Detroit Red Wings, Right Wing: (#67 Regular Season, #79 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

68 Pure Cup Points, 68 Regular Season Cup Points, 80 Regular Season Games, 0.85 Cup Points per Game, 32 Goals, 47 Assists, 79 Points, -7, 45 PIM, 27 Blocked Shots, 47 Hits, 56 Takeaways, 47 Giveaways, 8.0 Point Shares.  No Playoff Games.

Larkin finished with the same rank as last year, though he improved his Point tally to 79, his new career-best. The Red Wing also went to his third All-Star Game.

73 (TIE). Pierre-Luc Dubois: Winnipeg Jets, Left Wing: (#77 Regular Season, #127 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

68 Pure Cup Points, 63 Regular Season Cup Points, 73 Regular Season Games, 0.86 Cup Points per Game, 27 Goals, 36 Assists, 63 Points, +5, 77 PIM, 47 Blocked Shots, 71 Hits, 40 Takeaways, 47 Giveaways, 6.6 Point Shares.  5 Playoff Cup Points, 5 Playoff Games, 1.00 Cup Points per Game, 2 Goals, 2 Assists, 4 Points, -4, 8 PIM, 3 Blocked Shots, 21 Hits, 2 Takeaways, 2 Giveaways.

Dubois had his second straight 60-Point year and his third overall. This is likely the end for the Wing as a Jet.

76. Marc-Andre Fleury: Minnesota Wild, Goalie: (#69 Regular Season, #52 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

67 Pure Cup Points, 67 Regular Season Cup Points, 46 Regular Season Games, 1.45 Cup Points per Game, 24 Wins, 16 Losses, 4 Ties/Overtime Losses, .908 Save Percentage, 2.85 Goals Against Average, 8.2 Goalie Point Shares, 0 Playoff Cup Points, 2 Playoff Games, 0.00 Cup Points per Game, 0 Wins, 1 Loss, .811 Save Percentage, 5.48 Goals Against Average

Despite being in his late 30s, Fleury remains in the upper bracket of netminders and played a large part of Minnesota’s success this year, though saw limited action, and was ineffective in the playoffs.

77 (TIE). Brandon Montour: Florida Panthers, Defense: #103 Regular Season, #322 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

66 Pure Cup Points, 53 Regular Season Cup Points, 80 Regular Season Games, 0.66 Cup Points per Game, 16 Goals, 57 Assists, 73 Points, +9, 107 PIM, 93 Blocked Shots, 92 Hits, 33 Takeaways, 54 Giveaways, 9.9 Point Shares.  12 Playoff Points, 21 Regular Season Games, 0.62 Cup Points per Game, 8 Goals, 5 Assists, 13 Points, +2, 39 PIM, 28 Blocked Shots, 29 Hits, 17 Takeaways, 16 Giveaways.

Montour shattered his previous single season mark of 37 Points with a 73 Point campaign, and is now the top offensive blueliner for the Panthers.

77 (TIE). Carter Hart: Philadelphia Flyers, Goalie: (#70 Regular Season, #147 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

66 Pure Cup Points, 66 Regular Season Cup Points, 55 Regular Season Games, 1.20 Cup Points per Game, 22 Wins, 23 Losses, 10 Ties/Overtime Losses, .907 Save Percentage, 2.94 Goals Against Average, 9.9 Goalie Point Shares. No Playoff Games.

Carter Hart saw a lot of action for the sub-par Flyers, and while he was not in the top ten in any major statistics, he lowered his GAA to a respectable 2.94.

77 (TIE). Ilya Samsonov: Toronto Maple Leafs, Goalie: (#87 Regular Season, #224 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

67 Pure Cup Points, 61 Regular Season Cup Points, 42 Regular Season Games, 1.44 Cup Points per Game, 27 Wins, 10 Losses, 5 Ties/Overtime Losses, .919 Save Percentage, 2.33 Goals Against Average, 8.5 Goalie Point Shares. 6 Playoff Cup Points, 9 Playoff Games, 0.67 Cup Points per Game, 4 Wins, 4 Losses, .898 Save Percentage, 3.13 Goals Against Average.

Samsonov joined Toronto this year, and performed well, finishing sixth in Save Percentage (.919) and fifth in Goals Against Average (2.33).

80 (TIE). Jordan Binnington: St. Louis Blues, Goalie: (72 Regular Season, #110 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

65 Pure Cup Points, 65 Regular Season Cup Points, 61 Regular Season Games, 1.07 Cup Points per Game, 27 Wins, 27 Losses, 6 Ties/Overtime Losses, .894 Save Percentage, 3.31 Goals Against Average, 8.4 Goalie Point Shares, No Playoff Games.

The Blues went into disposal mode this year, and while Binnington arguably did not have a great year, he was able to accrue a lot of Cup Points as he did steal Wins on occasion for St. Louis.

80. (TIE) Andrei Kuzmenko: Vancouver Canucks, Center: (#72 Regular Season, Not in the NHL Last Year)

65 Pure Cup Points, 65 Regular Season Cup Points, 81 Regular Season Games, 0.86 Cup Points per Game, 28 Goals, 29 Assists, 57 Points, +2, 21 PIM, 17 Blocked Shots, 76 Hits, 40 Takeaways, 30 Giveaways, 6.1 Point Shares.  No Playoff Games.

Vancouver was not very good this year, but they had a rare bright spot in Kuzmenko, who debuted in the NHL at age 26 after making a mark in the KHL. It was a good rookie year for Kuzmenko, who was one of the best offensive players the Canucks had, though it could be hard for him to duplicate. Notably, he led the NHL in Shot Percentage (27.3).

82 (TIE). Alex Tuch: Buffalo Sabres, Right Wing: (#75 Regular Season, #212 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

64 Pure Cup Points, 64 Regular Season Cup Points, 74 Regular Season Games, 0.87 Cup Points per Game, 36 Goals, 43 Assists, 79 Points, +14, 20 PIM, 46 Blocked Shots, 54 Hits, 64 Takeaways, 38 Giveaways, 9.0 Point Shares.  No Playoff Games.

Tuch’s second season in Buffalo has been his best in the NHL. This is the Right Wing’s first season with over 35 Goals and 75 Points. Tuch was fifth in Game-Winning Goals (9).

82 (TIE). Miro Heiskanen: Dallas Stars, Defense: (#91 Regular Season, #282 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

64 Pure Cup Points, 59 Regular Season Cup Points, 79 Regular Season Games, 0.75 Cup Points per Game, 11 Goals, 62 Assists, 73 Points, +12, 32 PIM, 96 Blocked Shots, 49 Hits, 53 Takeaways, 65 Giveaways, 11.1 Point Shares.  5 Playoff Cup Points, 19 Playoff Games, 0.26 Cup Points per Game, 1 Goal, 11 Assists, 12 Points, -6, 8 PIM, 31 Blocked Shots, 25 Hits, 10 Takeaways, 20 Giveaways.

In his fifth NHL season, Heiskanen more than doubled his previous high in Points (36), and should break his previous high in Norris voting (12^th). Heiskanen lost many Cup Points through the season to his Goalie, Jake Oettinger, but we expect he will have a lot more next year.

82 (TIE). Matthew Boldly: Minnesota Wild, Left Wing: (#75 Regular Season, #282 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

64 Pure Cup Points, 64 Regular Season Cup Points, 81 Regular Season Games, 0.79 Cup Points per Game, 31 Goals, 32 Assists, 63 Points, +1, 26 PIM, 65 Blocked Shots, 51 Hits, 42 Takeaways, 74 Giveaways, 6.9 Point Shares, 0 Playoff Cup Points, 6 Playoff Games, 0.00 Cup Points per Game, 0 Goals, 3 Assists, 3 Points, -5, 4 PIM, 4 Blocked Shots, 5 Hits, 2 Takeaways, 6 Giveaways.

Boldy is a native of Minnesota, and has done well in his brief time with the Wild. The second-year player, increased his production from 39 to 63 Points.

85 (TIE). Nico Hischier: New Jersey Devils, Center: (#89 Regular Season, #156 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

63 Pure Cup Points, 60 Regular Season Cup Points, 81 Regular Season Games, 0.74 Cup Points per Game, 31 Goals, 49 Assists, 80 Points, +33, 32 PIM, 61 Blocked Shots, 34 Hits, 64 Takeaways, 41 Giveaways, 9.2 Point Shares.  3 Playoff Cup Points, 12 Regular Season Games, 0.25 Cup Points per Game, 1 Goal, 6 Assists, 7 Points, -5, 2 PIM, 9 Blocked Shots, 26 Hits, 7 Takeaways, 3 Giveaways

Hischier grew his Point tally by 20 from last year, giving him a career-high of 80. He also posted a personal best in Goals (33) and Plus/Minus (+33).

85 (TIE). Vitek Vanacek: New Jersey Devils, Goalie: (#77 Regular Season, #156 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

63 Pure Cup Points, 63 Regular Season Cup Points, 52 Regular Season Games, 1.21 Cup Points per Game, 33 Wins, 11 Losses, 4 Ties/Overtime Losses, .911 Save Percentage, 2.45 Goals Against Average, 8.4 Goalie Point Shares, 0 Playoff Cup Points, 7 Playoff Games, 0.00 Cup Points per Game, 1 Win, 3 Losses, .825 Save Percentage, 4.64 Goals Against Average

Vanacek was a large part of New Jersey’s return to the playoffs and the Czech Goalie concluded the campaign seventh in Wins (33) and eighth in GAA (2.46). Unfortunately, his playoff performance was not good, and Akira Schmid would take over in the post-season.

85 (TIE). Alex DeBrincat: Ottawa Senators, Right Wing: (#77 Regular Season, #32 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

63 Pure Cup Points, 63 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 0.77 Cup Points per Game, 27 Goals, 39 Assists, 66 Points, -21, 45 PIM, 38 Blocked Shots, 109 Hits, 44 Takeaways, 39 Giveaways, 8.4 Point Shares. (Last Year, #20)

DeBrincat was traded to Ottawa who were hoping for a playoff spot this year. It did not happen, and he was not as good in his first year as a Senator as he was in his last year as a Blackhawk.

85 (TIE). Mark Stone: Vegas Golden Knights, Right Wing: (#184 Regular Season, #292 Last Year in Pure Cup Standings)

63 Pure Cup Points, 35 Regular Season Cup Points, 43 Regular Season Games, 0.81 Cup Points per Game, 17 Goals, 21 Assists, 38 Points, +11, 10 PIM, 23 Blocked Shots, 31 Hits, 47 Takeaways, 22 Giveaways, 4.3 Point Shares.  28 Playoff Cup Points, 22 Playoff Games, 1.27 Cup Points per Game, 11 Goals, 13 Assists, 24 Points, +5, 8 PIM, 16 Blocked Shots, 26 Hits, 31 Takeaways, 7 Giveaways,

The Captain of the Golden Knights had his most satisfying fear in sports, and when he came back from injury during the first round of the playoffs, you saw one of the biggest reasons the Stanley Cup went to Nevada. Stone had a monster playoff, finishing fourth in Playoff Cup Points. Honestly, we thought Stone should have won the Conn Smythe.

89. (Tie) Patrice Bergeron: Boston Bruins, Center: (#81 Regular Season, #59 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

62 Pure Cup Points, 62 Regular Season Cup Points, 78 Regular Season Games, 0.80 Cup Points per Game, 27 Goals, 31 Assists, 58 Points, +35, 22 PIM, 54 Blocked Shots, 66 Hits, 38 Takeaways, 21 Giveaways, 7.0 Point Shares.  0 Playoff Cup Points, 3 Playoff Games, 0.00 Cup Points per Game, 0 Goals, 1 Assist, 1 Point, -6, 0 PIM, 2 Blocked Shots, 7 Hits, 1 Takeaway, 1 Giveaway.

Bergeron has already accomplished so much as a Stanley Cup Champion, five-time Selke winner, a Mark Messier Leadership Award winner, but he has a lot left as shown by doing this year what he has always done for the last sixteen. Notably, Bergeron joined the 1,000 Point Club this year.

89 (TIE). Nazem Kadri: Calgary Flames, Center: (#81 Regular Season, #35 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

62 Pure Cup Points, 62 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 0.76 Cup Points per Game, 24 Goals, 32 Assists, 56 Points, -19, 56 PIM, 31 Blocked Shots, 99 Hits, 34 Takeaways, 50 Giveaways, 4.7 Point Shares.  No Playoff Games.

Kadri had the most incredible campaign of his life in 2021-22, winning a Stanley Cup and setting personal bests. The now 14-year veteran could not post similar numbers in his first year in Calgary, but it was a solid debut in Southern Alberta.

89 (TIE). Viktor Arvidsson: Los Angeles Kings, Left Wing: (#89 Regular Season, #170 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

62 Pure Cup Points, 60 Regular Season Cup Points, 77 Regular Season Games, 0.87 Cup Points per Game, 26 Goals, 33 Assists, 59 Points, -4, 24 PIM, 48 Blocked Shots, 25 Hits, 19 Takeaways, 35 Giveaways, 5.7 Point Shares.  2 Playoff Cup Points, 6 Playoff Games, 0.33 Cup Points per Game, 1 Goal, 6 Assists, 7 Points, -2, 2 PIM, 5 Blocked Shots, 7 Hits, 6 Takeaways, 8 Giveaways

Arvidsson was one Point shy of 60, which was also two short of his previous high, which he last had as a Nashville Predator in 2017-18.

89. (Tie) J.T. Miller: Vancouver Canucks, Center: (#81 Regular Season, #23 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

62 Pure Cup Points, 62 Regular Season Cup Points, 81 Regular Season Games, 0.77 Cup Points per Game, 32 Goals, 50 Assists, 82 Points, -7, 60 PIM, 51 Blocked Shots, 200 Hits, 58 Takeaways, 46 Giveaways, 7.5 Point Shares.  No Playoff Games.

Miller matched his 32 Goals, but was down 17 Assists from last season.

89 (TIE). Kyle Connor: Winnipeg Jets, Left Wing: (#91 Regular Season, #23 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

62 Pure Cup Points, 59 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 0.82 Cup Points per Game, 31 Goals, 49 Assists, 80 Points, -11, 20 PIM, 24 Blocked Shots, 43 Hits, 42 Takeaways, 40 Giveaways, 7.5 Point Shares.  3 Playoff Cup Points, 5 Playoff Games, 0.60 Cup Points per Game, 3 Goals, 1 Assist, 4 Points, Even, 0 PIM, 4 Blocked Shots, 4 Hits, 5 Takeaways, 4 Giveaways,

Connor had another good year, though his Goal output dropped by 16. As he is still well under 30, a 50-Goal campaign for Connor is not out of the question.

94. (TIE) Andrei Svechnikov: Carolina Hurricanes, Right Wing: (#87 Regular Season, #23 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

61 Pure Cup Points, 61 Regular Season Cup Points, 64 Regular Season Games, 0.95 Cup Points per Game, 23 Goals, 32 Assists, 55 Points, +6, 71 PIM, 17 Blocked Shots, 140 Hits, 35 Takeaways, 49 Giveaways, 6.1 Point Shares.  No Playoff Games.

The Second Overall Pick from 2018, Svechnikov continues his gradual improvement, though he missed significant time this year (including the playoffs, resulting in a Cup Point Standing tumble.  At only 23, a 100-Point year is possible.

94 (TIE). Owen Tippett: Philadelphia Flyers, Right Wing: (#87 Regular Season, #429 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

61 Pure Cup Points, 61 Regular Season Cup Points, 77 Regular Season Games, 0.79 Cup Points per Game, 27 Goals, 22 Assists, 49 Points, -17, 16 PIM, 69 Blocked Shots, 125 Hits, 44 Takeaways, 23 Giveaways, 4.7 Point Shares.  No Playoff Games.

Tippett proved his worth as an NHL player this season, and considering how long the player he was traded for, Claude Giroux, played in Florida, it could be a potential steal.

96 (TIE). Brent Burns: Carolina Hurricanes, Defense: (#112 Regular Season, #212 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

60 Pure Cup Points, 50 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 0.61 Cup Points per Game, 18 Goals, 43 Assists, 61 Points, +19, 44 PIM, 40 Blocked Shots, 44 Hits, 55 Takeaways, 52 Giveaways, 11.4 Point Shares.  10 Playoff Points, 15 Playoff Games, 0.67 Cup Points per Game, 2 Goals, 7 Assists, 9 Points, +6, 20 PIM, 28 Blocked Shots, 24 Hits, 11 Takeaways, 13 Giveaways

Burns turned back the hands of time, and the longer the season went on, the better he got. The 2015 Norris Trophy winner, propelled himself into the top 100 in Pure Cup standings with a strong playoff performance.

96 (TIE). Joe Pavelski: Dallas Stars, Center: (#106 Regular Season, #66 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

60 Pure Cup Points, 51 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 0.61 Cup Points per Game, 28 Goals, 43 Assists, 61 Points, +19, 44 PIM, 40 Blocked Shots, 44 Hits, 55 Takeaways, 52 Giveaways, 11.4 Point Shares.  9 Playoff Points, 14 Playoff Games, 0.63 Cup Points per Game, 9 Goals, 5 Assists, 14 Points, -1, 2 PIM, 12 Blocked Shots, 6 Hits, 8 Takeaways, 12 Giveaways.

Pavelski, who was 38 at the start of the season, completed his tenth 60-Point year, and his leadership was a huge part of Dallas’ run to the WCF. Notably, he tied for the playoff lead in Game-Winning Goals (4) and was first in Shot Percentage (32.1).

96 (TIE). Dawson Mercer: New Jersey Devils, Center: (#97 Regular Season, #264 Last Year in Pure Cup Points per Game)

60 Pure Cup Points, 56 Regular Season Cup Points, 82 Regular Season Games, 0.68 Cup Points per Game, 27 Goals, 29 Assists, 56 Points, +22, 14 PIM, 63 Blocked Shots, 36 Hits, 22 Takeaways, 35 Giveaways, 6.4 Point Shares.  4 Playoff Points, 12 Playoff Games, 0.33 Cup Points per Game, 3 Goals, 4 Assists, 7 Points, -1, 2 PIM, 7 Blocked Shots, 6 Hits, 5 Takeaways, 6 Giveaways.

An NHL sophomore, Mercer scored 56 at the age of 21. This bodes well for both the Devils and Mercer going forward.

96 (TIE). Brandon Hagel: Tampa Bay Lightning, Left Wing: (#97 Regular Season, #170 Last Year in Pure Cup Points)

60 Pure Cup Points, 56 Regular Season Cup Points, 81 Regular Season Games, 0.69 Cup Points per Game, 30 Goals, 34 Assists, 64 Points, +23, 54 PIM, 58 Blocked Shots, 68 Hits, 92 Takeaways, 48 Giveaways, 7.2 Point Shares.  4 Playoff Cup Points, 6 Playoff Games, 0.67 Cup Points per Game, 1 Goal, 4 Assists, 5 Points, Even, 0 PIM, 2 Blocked Shots, 15 Hits, 6 Takeaways, 8 Giveaways

Hagel completed his first full year in Tampa, and it was best ever, posting highs in Goals (30), Assists (34), Points (64) and Plus/Minus (+23).

Players with 58 Cup Points: (Tied for #101)

 

Johnny Gaudreau: Columbus Blue Jackets, Left Wing:

Joel Eriksson Ek: Minnesota Wild, Center

Jordan Eberle: Seattle Kraken, Right Wing

 

Players with 57 Cup Points: (#104)

 

Michael Bunting: Toronto Maple Leafs, Left Wing

 

Players with 56 Cup Points: (Tied for #105)

 

Nick Suzuki: Montreal Candiens, Center

Vince Trochek: New York Rangers, Center

Matty Beniers: Seattle Kraken, Center

 

Players with 55 Cup Points: (Tied for #108)

 

John Gibson: Anaheim Ducks, Goalie

Troy Terry: Anaheim Ducks, Center

Sam Reinhart: Florida Panthers, Center

 

Players with 54 Cup Points: (Tied for #112)

 

Joonas Korpisalo: Columbus Blue Jackets & Los Angeles Kings, Goalie

Artturi Lehkonen: Colorado Avalanche, Left Wing

Quinn Hughes: Vancouver Canucks, Defense

 

Players with 53 Cup Points: (#115)

 

Frederik Andersen: Carolina Hurricanes, Goalie

Sam Bennett: Florida Panthers, Center

Mats Zuccarello: Minnesota Wild, Left Wing

Chandler Stephenson: Vegas Golden Knights, Center

Mikhail Sergachev: Tampa Bay Lightning, Defense

Alex Pietrangelo: Vegas Golden Knights, Defense

 

Players with 52 Cup Points: (#121)

 

Adin Hill: Vegas Golden Knights, Goalie

 

Players with 51 Cup Points: (Tied for #122)

 

Matt Duchene: Nashville Predators, Center

Jeff Zucker: Pittsburgh Penguins, Left Wing

Vince Dunn: Seattle Kraken, Defense

 

Players with 50 Cup Points: (Tied for #125)

 

Jeremy Swayman: Boston Bruins, Goalie

Brady Skjei: Carolina Hurricanes, Defense

Ryan Hartman: Minnesota Wild, Right Wing

Jesper Bratt: New Jersey Devils, Right Wing

 

Players with 49 Cup Points: (Tied for #129)

 

Karel Vejmelka: Arizona Coyotes, Goalie

Elias Lindholm: Calgary Flames, Center

 

Players with 48 Cup Points: (Tied for #131)

 

Mikael Backlund: Calgary Flames, Center

Shea Theodore: Vegas Golden Knights, Defense

 

Players with 47 Cup Points: (Tied for #133)

 

Dylan Cozens: Buffalo Sabres, Center

Tomas Tatar: New Jersey Devils, New Jersey Devils

Tristan Jarry: Pittsburgh Penguins, Goalie

Victor Hedman: Tampa Bay Lightning, Defense

Reilly Smith: Vegas Golden Knights, Right Wing

 

Players with 46 Cup Points: (Tied for #138)

 

Patrick Kane: Chicago Blackhawks & New York Rangers, Right Wing

Wyatt Johnston: Dallas Stars: Center

 

Players with 45 Cup Points: (Tied for #140)

 

Trevor Zegras: Anaheim Ducks, Center

Lawson Crouse: Arizona Coyotes, Left Wing

Patrick Laine: Columbus Blue Jackets, Right Wing

Matthew Barzal: New York Islanders, Center

Brayden Schenn: St. Louis Blues, Center

Alex Killorn: Tampa Bay Lightning, Center

Matt Murray: Toronto Maple Leafs, Goalie

 

Players with 44 Cup Points: (Tied for #147)

 

Taylor Hall: Boston Bruins, Left Wing

Jake DeBrusk: Boston Bruins, Left Wing

Tyler Seguin: Dallas Stars, Center

Jake Allen: Montreal Canadiens, Goalie

Pavel Buchnevich: St. Louis Blues, Right Wing

William Karlsson: Vegas Golden Knights, Center

 

Players with 43 Cup Points: (Tied for #153)

 

Charlie McAvoy: Boston Bruins, Defense

Seth Jarvis: Carolina Hurricanes, Center

Max Domi: Chicago Blackhawks & Dallas Stars, Left Wing

Gabriel Vilardi: Los Angeles Kings, Center

Phillip Danault: Los Angeles Kings, Center

Cole Caulfield: Montreal Canadiens, Right Wing

Sam Montembeault: Montreal Canadiens, Goalie

Kyle Palmieri: New York Islanders, Right Wing

 

Players with 42 Cup Points: (Tied for #161)

 

Jakob Chycrun: Arizona Coyotes & Ottawa Senators, Defense

Jakob Markstrom: Calgary Flames, Goalie

Boone Jenner: Columbus Blue Jackets, Center

Akira Schmid: New Jersey Devils, Goali

Rickard Rakell: Pittsburgh Penguins, Right Wing

Kris Letang: Pittsburgh Penguins, Defense

Martin Jones: Seattle Kraken, Goalie

Oliver Bjorkstrand: Seattle Kraken, Right Wing

Logan Couture: San Jose Sharks, Center

 

Players with 41 Cup Points: (Tied for #170)

 

Semyon Varlamov: New York Islanders, Goalie

Philipp Grubauer: Seattle Kraken, Goalie

Jaden Schwartz: Seattle Kraken, Center

Vladimir Tarasenko: St. Louis Blues & New York Rangers, Right Wing

Blake Wheeler: Winnipeg Jets, Right Wing

 

Players with 40 Cup Points: (Tied for #175)

 

Jordan Martinook: Carolina Hurricanes, Left Wing

Moritz Seider: Dallas Red Wings, Defense

Dominik Kubalik: Detroit Red Wings, Left Wing

Aaron Ekblad: Florida Panthers: Defense

Jared Spurgeon: Minnesota Wild, Defense

Filip Forsberg: Nashville Predators, Center

Eeli Tolvanen: Nashville Predators & Seattle Kraken, Right Wing

Drake Batherson: Ottawa Senators, Center

William Carrier: Vegas Golden Knights, Left Wing

 

Players with 39 Cup Points: (Tied for #184)

 

Dillon Dube: Calgary Flames, Center

Stefan Noesen: Carolina Hurricanes, Right Wing

Nino Niederreiter: Nashville Predators & Winnipeg Jets, Right Wing

 

Players with 38 Cup Points: (Tied for #187)

 

Antti Raanta: Carolina Hurricanes, Goalie

Jordan Staal: Carolina Hurricanes, Center

Scott Laughton: Philadelphia Flyers, Goalie

James Reimer: San Jose Sharks, Goalie

Daniel Sprong: Seattle Kraken, Right Wing

Thatcher Demko: Vancouver Canucks, Goalie

 

Players with 37 Cup Points: (Tied for #193)

 

Victor Olofsson: Buffalo Sabres, Right Wing

Rasmus Andersson: Calgary Flames, Defense

David Perron: Detroit Red Wings, Left Wing

Noah Dobson: New York Islanders, Defense

Filip Chytil: New York Rangers, Center

Bryan Rust: Pittsburgh Penguins, Right Wing

Ivan Barbashev: St. Louis Blues & Vegas Golden Knights, Center

Logan Thompson: Vegas Golden Knights, Goalie

Dylan Strome: Washington Capitals, Center

 

Players with 36 Cup Points: (Tied for #202)

 

Nick Schmaltz: Arizona Coyotes, Center

Hampus Lindholm: Boston Bruins, Defense

Pavel Zacha: Boston Bruins: Center

Evan Bouchard: Edmonton Oilers, Defense

Drew Doughty: Los Angeles Kings: Defense

Erik Haula: New Jersey Devils, Left Wing

 

Players with 35 Cup Points: (Tied for #208)

 

Casey Mittelstadt: Buffalo Sabres, Center

Blake Coleman: Calgary Flames, Center

Adam Larsson: Seattle Kraken, Defense

Robert Thomas: St. Louis Blues, Center

Dmitry Orlov: Washington Capitals & Boston Bruins, Defense

 

Players with 34 Cup Points: (Tied for #213)

 

Cam Fowler: Anaheim Ducks, Defense

Devon Toews: Colorado Avalanche, Defense

K’Andre Miller: New York Rangers, Defense

Tomas Hertl: San Jose Sharks, Center

 

Players with 33 Cup Points: (Tied for #217)

 

Frank Vatrano: Anaheim Ducks, Left Wing

Andrew Mangiapane: Calgary Flames, Left Wing

Brett Pesce: Carolina Hurricanes, Defense

J.T. Compher: Colorado Avalanche, Left Wing

Valeri Nichuskin: Colorado Avalanche, Right Wing

Lucas Raymond: Detroit Red Wings, Left Wing

T.J. Oshie: Washington Capitals, Center & Right Wing

John Carlson: Washington Capitals, Defense

Tom Wilson: Washington Capitals, Defense

 

Players with 32 Cup Points: (Tied for #226)

 

Mason MacTavish: Anaheim Ducks, Center

David Krejci: Boston Bruins, Center

Nick Foligno: Boston Bruins, Left Wing

Gustav Forsling: Florida Panthers, Defense

Kevin Lankinen: Nashville Predators, Goalie

Erik Gustafsson: Washington Capitals & Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Neil Pionk: Winnipeg Jets, Defense

 

Players with 31 Cup Points: (Tied for #232)

 

John Klingberg: Anaheim Ducks & Minnesota Wild, Defense

Mackenzie Weegar: Calgary Flames, Defense

Seth Jones: Chicago Blackhawks, Defense

Evan Rodrigues: Colorado Avalanche, Center

Phoenix Copley: Los Angeles Kings Goalie

Frederick Gaudreau: Minnesota Wild, Center

Michael Hoffman: Montreal Canadiens, Center & Left Wing

Kasperi Kapanen: Pittsburgh Penguins & St. Louis Blues, Right Wing

Yanni Gourde: Seattle Kraken, Center

Alex Wennberg: Seattle Kraken, Center

Brandon Tanev: Seattle Kraken, Left Wing

Justin Faulk: St. Louis Blues, Defense

Brock Boeser: Vancouver Canucks, Right Wing

Nicolaj Ehlers: Winnipeg Jets, Left Wing

 

Players with 30 Cup Points: (Tied for #246)

 

Shayne Gotsisbehere: Arizona Coyotes & Carolina Hurricanes, Defense

Charlie Coyle: Boston Bruins, Center & Right Wing

Jasperi Kotkaniemi: Carolina Hurricanes, Center

Anthony Beauvillier: New York Islanders & Vancouver Canucks, Left Wing

Jacob Trouba: New York Rangers, Defense

Kevin Hayes: Philadelphia Flyers, Right Wing

Casey DeSmith: Pittsburgh Penguins, Goalie

Ryan O’Reilly: St. Louis Blues & Toronto Maple Leafs, Center

 

Players with 29 Cup Points: (Tied for #254)

 

Nick Bjugstad: Arizona Coyotes & Edmonton Oilers, Center

Barrett Hayton: Arizona Coyotes, Center

Trent Frederic: Boston Bruins, Center

Pyotr Kochetkov: Carolina Hurricanes, Goalie

Jack Roslovic: Columbus Blue Jackets, Center

Jonathan Quick: Los Angeles Kings & Vegas Golden Knights

Sam Steel: Minnesota Wild, Center

Thomas Novak: Nashville Predators, Center

Evgeny Kuznetsov: Washington Capitals, Center

Adam Lowry: Winnipeg Jets, Left Wing

 

Players with 28 Cup Points: (Tied for #264)

 

Filip Hronek: Detroit Red Wings & Vancouver Canucks, Defense

Darnell Nurse: Edmonton Oilers, Defense

Zach Parise: New York Islanders, Left Wing

Ryan Graves: New Jersey Devils, Defense

Barclay Goodrow: New York Rangers, Right Wing

Noah Cates: Philadelphia Flyers, Left Wing

Tony DeAngelo: Philadelphia Flyers, Defense

Rasmus Sandin: Toronto Maple Leafs & Washington Capitals, Defense

 

Players with 27 Cup Points: (Tied for #272)

 

Connor Ingram: Arizona Coyotes, Goalie

Travis Boyd: Arizona Coyotes, Center

Gustav Nyquist: Minnesota Wild, Right Wing

Calle Jarnkrok: Toronto Maple Leafs, Center

Paul Cotter: Vegas Golden Knights, Center

 

Players with 26 Cup Points: (Tied for #277)

 

Nick Ritchie: Arizona Coyotes & Calgary Flames, Left Wing

Craig Anderson: Buffalo Sabres, Goalie

Jaccob Slavin: Carolina Hurricanes, Defense

Trevor Moore: Los Angeles Kings, Left Wing

Yegor Sharangovich: New Jersey Devils, Center

Jean-Gabriel Pageau: New York Islanders, Center

Anton Forsberg: Ottawa Senators, Goalie

Nick Paul: Tampa Bay Lightning, Left Wing

Marcus Johansson: Washington Capitals & Minnesota Wild, Center

 

Players with 25 Cup Points: (Tied for #286)

 

Adam Henrique: Anaheim Ducks, Center

Alex Stalock: Chicago Blackhawks, Goalie

Eetu Luostarinen: Florida Panthers, Center

Blake Lizotte: Los Angeles Kings, Center

Kirby Dach: Montreal Canadiens, Center

Miles Wood: New Jersey Devils, Left Wing

Ryan Pulock: New York Islanders, Defense

Jake Sanderson: Ottawa Senators, Defense

Anthony Cirelli: Tampa Bay Lightning, Center

Morgan Reilly: Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Dakota Joshua: Vancouver Canucks, Center

 

Players with 24 Cup Points: (Tied for #297)

 

Ryan Strome: Anaheim Ducks, Center

Jack McBain: Arizona Coyotes, Center

Taylor Raddysh: Chicago Blackhawks, Right Wing

Bowen Byram: Colorado Avalanche, Defense

Jake Walman: Detroit Red Wings, Defense

Tyson Barrie: Edmonton Oilers & Nashville Predators, Defense

Mike Matheson: Montreal Canadiens, Defense

Brian Elliott: Tampa Bay Lightning, Goalie

Pierre Engvall: Toronto Maple Leafs & New York Islanders, Left Wing

 

Players with 23 Cup Points: (Tied for #306)

 

Jonathan Toews: Chicago Blackhawks, Center

Sam Lafferty: Chicago Blackhawks & Toronto Maple Leafs

Justin Schultz: Seattle Kraken, Defense

Morgan Geekie: Seattle Kraken, Defense

Conor Sheary: Washington Capitals, Left Wing

 

Players with 22 Cup Points: (Tied for #311)

 

Jesper Fast: Carolina Hurricanes, Right Wing

Kirill Marchenko: Columbus Blue Jackets, Right Wing

Jason Dickinson: Chicago Blackhawks, Center

Pavel Francouz: Colorado Avalanche, Goalie

Warren Foegele: Edmonton Oilers, Left Wing

Scott Wedgewood: Dallas Stars, Goalie

Alex Iafallo: Los Angeles Kings, Center

Cody Glass: Nashville Predators, Center

Joel Farabee: Philadelphia Flyers, Left Wing

Kaapo Kahkonen: San Jose Sharks, Goalie

Corey Perry: Tampa Bay Lightning, Right Wing

Laurent Brossoit: Vegas Golden Knights, Goalie

Dylan DeMelo: Winnipeg Jets, Defense

 

Players with 21 Cup Points: (Tied for #324)

 

Jack Quinn: Buffalo Sabres, Right Wing

Alex Newhook: Colorado Avalanche, Center

Vladislav Gavrikov: Columbus Blue Jackets & Los Angeles Kings, Defense

Andrew Copp: Detroit Red Wings, Center

Tyler Bertuzzi: Detroit Red Wings & Boston Bruins, Left Wing

Klim Kostin: Edmonton Oilers, Right Wing

Anton Lundell: Florida Panthers, Center

Arthur Kaliyev: Los Angeles Kings, Right Wing

Derick Brassard: Ottawa Senators, Center

Thomas Chabot: Ottawa Senators, Defense

Andre Burakovsky: Seattle Kraken, Left Wing

Luke Schenn: Vancouver Canucks & Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Conor Garland: Vancouver Canuks, Right Wing

Charlie Lindgren: Washington Capitals, Goalie

Garnet Hathaway: Washington Capitals & Boston Bruins, Right Wing

 

Players with 20 Cup Points: (Tied for #339)

 

Ukko-Pekka Luukonen: Buffalo Sabres, Goalie

Jalen Chatfield: Carolina Hurricanes, Defense

Kent Johnson: Columbus Blue Jackets, Center

Jake McCabe: Chicago Blackhawks & Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Michael Rasmussen: Detroit Red Wings, Center

Alex Lyon: Florida Panthers, Goalie

Mattias Ekholm: Nashville Predators & Edmonton Oilers, Defense

Alexis Lafreniere: New York Rangers, Left Wing

Shane Pinto: Ottawa Senators, Center

Jamie Oleksiak: Seattle Kraken, Defense

 

Players with 19 Cup Points: (Tied for #349)

 

Mattias Maccelli: Arizona Coyotes, Left Wing

Petr Mrazek: Chicago Blackhawks, Goalie

Andreas Athanasiou: Chicago Blackhawks, Center

Spencer Knight: Florida Panthers, Goalie

Ondrej Palat: New Jersey Devils, Left Wing

Casey Cizikas: New York Islanders, Center

Scott Mayfield: New York Islanders, Defense

Cam Talbot: Ottawa Senators, Goalie

Morgan Frost: Philadelphia Flyers, Center

Ivan Provorov: Philadelphia Flyers, Defense

Jeff Petry: Pittsburgh Penguins, Defense

Alexander Barabanov: San Jose Sharks, Forward

Noah Gregor: San Jose Sharks, Center

Brandon Saad: St. Louis Blues, Left Wing

Noel Acciari: St. Louis Blues & Toronto Maple Leafs, Center

Nick Perbix: Tampa Bay Lightning, Defense

Zach Aston-Reese: Toronto Maple Leafs, Center

Mark Giordano: Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

 

Players with 18 Cup Points: (Tied for #368)

 

Nikita Zadorov: Calgary Flames, Defense

Jakub Vrana: Detroit Red Wings & St. Louis Blues, Left Wing

Mattias Janmark: Edmonton Oilers, Center

Radko Gudas: Florida Panthers, Defense

Matt Roy: Los Angeles Kings, Defense

Brandon Duhaime: Minnesota Wild, Right Wing

Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Montreal Canadiens, Left Wing

Brenden Gallagher: Montreal Canadiens, Right Wing

Evgeni Dadonov: Montreal Canadiens & Dallas Stars, Right Wing

Yakov Trenin: Nashville Predators, Center

Juuso Parssinen: Nashville Predators, Center

Jonas Siegenthaler: New Jersey Devils, Defense

Travis Sanheim: Philadelphia Flyers, Defense

Jeff Carter: Pittsburgh Penguins, Center

Kevin LaBlanc: San Jose Sharks, Right Wing

Justin Holl: Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Michael Amadio: Vegas Golden Knights, Center

Sonny Milano: Washington Capitals, Left Wing

 

Players with 17 Cup Points: (Tied for #385)

 

Daniil Tarasov: Columbus Blue Jackets, Goalie

Sean Kuraly: Columbus Blue Jackets, Center

Logan O’Connor: Colorado Avalanche, Right Wing

Alex Nedeljkovic: Detroit Red Wings, Goalie

Evander Kane: Edmonton Oilers, Left Wing

Jack Campbell: Edmonton Oilers, Goalie

Carl Grundstrom: Los Angeles Kings, Right Wing

David Savard: Montreal Canadiens, Defense

Josh Anderson: Montreal Canadiens, Right Wing

Michael Pezzetta: Montreal Canadiens, Center

Kiefer Sherwood: Nashville Predators, Right Wing

Kaapo Kakko: New York Rangers, Right Wing

Evgeny Svechnikov: San Jose Sharks, Left Wing

Ross Colton: Tampa Bay Lightning, Center

Ilya Mikheyev: Vancouver Canucks, Forward

Nic Dowd: Washington Capitals, Center

 

Players with 16 Cup Points: (Tied for #401)

 

Juuso Valimaki: Arizona Coyotes, Defense

Tyler Johnson: Chicago Blackhawks, Center

Connor Murphy: Chicago Blackhawks, Defense

Samuel Girard: Colorado Avalanche, Defense

Mikey Anderson: Los Angeles Kings, Defense

Mads Sogaard: Ottawa Senators, Goalie

Tyler Pitlick: St. Louis Blues, Center

Nicholas Hague: Vegas Golden Knights, Defense

 

Players with 15 Cup Points: (Tied for #409)

 

Kyle Okposo: Buffalo Sabres, Right Wing

Michael Stone: Calgary Flames

Jonathan Huberdeau: Calgary Flames

Eric Robinson: Columbus Blue Jackets

Mason Marchement: Dallas Stars, Forward

Kailer Yamamoto: Edmonton Oilers, Right Wing

Ryan Johansen: Nashville Predators, Center

Luke Evangelista: Nashville Predators, Right Wing

Mackenize Blackwood: New Jersey Devils, Goalie

Thomas Griess: St. Louis Blues, Goalie

Zach Whitecloud: Vegas Golden Knights, Defense

Trevor van Riemsdyk: Washington Capitals

 

Players with 14 Cup Points: (Tied for #419)

 

Christian Fischer: Arizona Coyotes, Defense

Owen Power: Buffalo Sabres, Defense

Noah Hanifin: Calgary Flames, Defense

Paul Stastny: Carolina Hurricanes: Center

Pius Suter: Detroit Red Wings, Forward

Sean Durzi: Los Angeles Kings, Defense

Jonathan Drouin: Montreal Canadiens, Left Wing

Ryan McDonagh: Nashville Predators, Defense

Jaroslav Halak: New York Rangers, Goalie

Marcus Pettersson: Pittsburgh Penguins, Defense

Justin Woll: Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Maple Leafs

Nicolas Roy: Vegas Golden Knights, Center

 

Players with 13 Cup Points: (Tied for #433)

 

Connor Clifton: Boston Bruins, Defense

J.J. Peterka: Buffalo Sabres, Right Wing

Adam Ruzicka: Calgary Flames, Center

Teuvo Teravainen: Carolina Hurricanes, Forward

Jujhar Khaira: Chicago Blackhawks, Left Wing

Colin Miller: Dallas Stars, Defense

Eric Staal: Florida Panthers, Center

Jaret Anderson-Dolan: Los Angeles Kings, Center

Marcus Foligno: Minnesota Wild, Left Wing

Alexander Romanov: New York Islanders, Defense

Jimmy Vesey: New York Rangers, Left Wing

Sammy Blais: New York Rangers & St. Louis Blues, Left Wing

Samuel Ersson: Philadelphia Flyers, Goalie

Ryan Donato: Seattle Kraken, Center

Calle Rosen: St. Louis Blues, Defense

Joel Hofer: St. Louis Blues, Goalie

Jake Neighbours: St. Louis Blues, Left Wing

 

Players with 12 Cup Points: (Tied for #450)

 

Dmitry Kulikov: Anaheim Ducks & Pittsburgh Penguins, Defense

Dylan Guenther: Arizona Coyotes, Right Wing

Ivan Prosvetov: Arizona Coyotes, Goalie

J.J. Moser: Arizona Coyotes, Defense

Matt Grzelcyk: Boston Bruins, Defense

Lukas Reichel: Chicago Blackhawks, Left Wing

Esa Lindell: Dallas Stars, Defense

Radek Faksa: Dallas Stars, Center

Ben Chiarot: Detroit Red Wings, Defense

Magnus Hellberg: Detroit Red Wings, Goalie

Jonas Brodin: Minnesota Wild, Defense

Mark Jankowski: Nashville Predators, Center

Tyler Motte: Ottawa Senators & New York Rangers, Center

Travis Hamonic: Ottawa Senators, Defense

Erik Cernak: Tampa Bay Lightning, Defense

Denis Malgin: Toronto Maple Leafs & Colorado Avalanche

Pavel Dorofeyev: Vegas Golden Knights, Left Wing

Brett Howden: Vegas Golden Knights, Center

Phil Kessel: Arizona Coyotes, Right Wing

Nick Jensen: Washington Capitals, Defense

 

Players with 11 Cup Points: (Tied for #461)

 

Jakob Silfverberg: Anaheim Ducks, Left Wing

Peyton Krebs: Buffalo Sabres, Center

Eric Comrie: Buffalo Sabres, Goalie

Devon Levi: Buffalo Sabres, Goalie

Dan Vladar: Calgary Flames, Goalie

Lukas Sedlak: Colorado Avalanche & Philadelphia Flyers, Center

Ty Dellendrea: Dallas Stars, Center

Jani Hakanpaa: Dallas Stars, Defense

Christian Dvorak: Montreal Canadiens, Center

Mikael Granlund: Nashville Predators & Pittsburgh Penguins, Center

John Marino: New Jersey Devils, Defense

Damon Severson: New Jersey Devils, Defense

Adam Pelech: New York Islanders, Defense

Brian Dumoulin: Pittsburgh Penguins, Defense

Nick Bonino: San Jose Sharks & Pittsburgh Penguins, Center

Will Borgen: Seattle Kraken, Defense

Colton Parayko: St. Louis Blues, Defense

Torrey Krug: St. Louis Blues, Defense

Vladimir Namestinkov: Tampa Bay Lightning & Winnipeg Jets, Center

Timothy Liljgeren: Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Alex Kerfoot: Toronto Maple Leafs, Center

Keegan Kolesar: Vegas Golden Knights, Right Wing

Cole Perfetti: Winnipeg Jets, Center

 

Players with 10 Cup Points: (Tied for #485)

 

Lukas Dostal: Anaheim Ducks, Goalie

Jayson Megna: Anaheim Ducks, Center

Brandon Carlo: Boston Bruins, Defense

Walker Duehr: Calgary Flames, Forward

Adam Boqvist: Columbus Blue Jackets, Defense

Jarred Tinordi: Chicago Blackhawks, Defense

Joel Kirivanta: Dallas Stars, Forward

Jonathan Berggren: Detroit Red Wings, Right Wing

Oskar Sundqvist, Detroit Red Wings & Minnesota Wild, Center

Matt Dumba: Minnesota Wild, Defense

Jacob Middleton: Minnesota Wild, Defense

Jordan Harris: Montreal Canadiens, Defense

Joel Armia: Montreal Canadiens, Right Wing

Tanner Jeannot: Nashville Predators & Tampa Bay Lightning, Forward

Colton Sissons: Nashville Predators, Center

Jesper Boqvist: New Jersey Devils, Center

Josh Bailey: New York Islanders, Center

Ryan Lindgren: New York Rangers, Defense

Luke Kunin: San Jose Sharks, Center

Brayden McNabb: Vegas Golden Knights, Defense

Anthony Mantha: Washington Capitals, Right Wings

Sam Gagner: Winnipeg Jets, Center

Brenden Dillon: Winnipeg Jets, Defense

Lars Eller: Washington Capitals & Colorado Avalanche, Center

 

Players with 9 Cup Points: (Tied for #510)

 

Scott Harrington: San Jose Sharks & Anaheim Ducks, Defense

Max Comtois: Anaheim Ducks, Left Wing

Derek Stepan: Carolina Hurricanes, Center

Mathieu Olivier: Columbus Blue Jackets, Forward

Nick Blackenburg: Columbus Blue Jackets, Defense

Marcus Bjork: Columbus Blue Jackets, Defense

Arvid Soderblom: Chicago Blackhawks, Goalie

Mason Shaw: Minnesota Wild, Center

Jeremy Lauzon: Nashville Predators, Defense

Nathan Bastian: New Jersey Devils, Right Wing

Oliver Wahlstrom: New York Islanders, Right Wing

Wade Allison: Philadelphia Flyers, Center

Rasmus Ristolainen: Philadelphia Flyers, Defense

Felix Sandstrom: Philadelphia Flyers, Goalie

Nicholas Deslauriers: Philadelphia Flyers, Left Wing

James van Riemsdyk: Philadelphia Flyers, Left Wing

Danton Heinen: Pittsburgh Penguins, Center

Mario Ferraro: San Jose Sharks, Defense

Erik Kallgren: Toronto Maple Leafs, Goalie

Spencer Martin: Vancouver Canucks, Goalie

Phillip Di Giuseppe: Vancouver Canucks, Left Wing

Ben Hutton: Vegas Golden Knights, Defense

Nicklas Backstrom: Washington Capitals, Center

Saku Maenalanen: Winnipeg Jets, Right Wing

Nate Schmidt: Winnipeg Jets, Defense

Michael Eyssimont: Winnipeg Jets, San Jose Sharks & Tampa Bay Lightning, Center

 

Players with 8 Cup Points: (Tied for #543)

 

Brett Ritchie: Calgary Flames & Arizona Coyotes, Right Wing

Calgary Flames: Trevor Lewis, Center

Emil Bemstrom: Columbus Blue Jackets, Center

Nils Lundqvist: Dallas Stars, Defense

Robby Fabbri: Detroit Red Wings, Center

Derek Ryan: Edmonton Oilers, Center

Ryan Lomberg: Florida Panthers, Left Wing

Calen Addison: Minnesota Wild, Defense

Sean Monahan: Montreal Canadiens, Center

Arber Xhekaj: Montreal Canadiens, Defense

Kaiden Guhle: Montreal Canadiens, Defense

Fabian Zetterlund: New Jersey Devils & San Jose Sharks, Right Wing

Matt Martin: New York Islanders, Left Wing

Sebastian Aho: New York Islanders, Defense

Hudson Fasching: New York Islanders, Right Wing

Michael McLeod: New Jersey Devils, Center

Julian Gauthier: New York Rangers & Ottawa Senators, Right Wing

Carson Soucy: Seattle Kraken, Defense

Pat Maroon: Tampa Bay Lightning, Left Wing

Tyler Myers: Vancouver Canucks, Defense

Alec Martinez: Vegas Golden Knights, Defense

Martin Fehevary: Washington Capitals, Defense

Morgan Barron: Winnipeg Jets, Center

 

Players with 7 Cup Points: (Tied for #566)

 

Simon Benoit: Anaheim Ducks, Defense

Max Jones: Anaheim Ducks, Left Wing

Tomas Nosek: Boston Bruins, Center

Vinnie Hinostroza: Buffalo Sabres, Center

Zack Werenski: Columbus Blue Jackets, Defense

Philip Kurashev: Chicago Blackhawks, Center

Boris Katchouk: Chicago Blackhawks, Left Wing

Martin Kaut: Colorado Avalanche & San Jose Sharks, Right Wing

Josh Manson: Colorado Avalanche, Defense

Luke Glendening: Dallas Stars, Center

Ryan Suter: Dallas Stars, Defense

Brett Kulak: Edmonton Oilers, Defense

Ryan McLeod: Edmonton Oilers, Center

Connor Dewar: Minnesota Wild, Center

Justin Barron: Montreal Canadiens, Defense

Phillip Tomasino: Nashville Predators, Center

Cal Clutterbuck: New York Islanders, Right Wing

Samuel Bolduc: New York Islanders, Defense

Simon Holmstrom: New York Islanders, Right Wing

Ryan Reaves: New York Rangers & Minnesota Wild, Right Wing

Braden Schneider: New York Rangers, Defense

Brock McGinn: Pittsburgh Penguins & Anaheim Ducks, Left Wing

Jan Rutta: Pittsburgh Penguins, Defense

Teddy Blueger: Pittsburgh Penguins & Vegas Golden Knights, Center

Matt Nieto: San Jose Sharks & Colorado Avalanche, Left Wing

Marc-Edouard Vlasic: San Jose Sharks

Alexey Toropchenko: St. Louis Blues, Right Wing

Ian Cole: Tampa Bay Lightning, Defense

David Kampf: Toronto Maple Leafs, Center

Michael Hutchinson: Toronto Maple Leafs & Columbus Blue Jackets, Goalie

Sheldon Dries: Vancouver Canucks, Center

Oliver Ekman-Larsson: Vancouver Canucks, Defense

Collin Delia: Vancouver Canucks, Goalie

 

Players with 6 Cup Points: (Tied for #601)

Kevin Shattenkirk: Anaheim Ducks, Defense

Derek Forbort: Boston Bruins, Defense

Ilya Lybushkin: Buffalo Sabres, Defense

Elvis Merzlikins: Columbus Blue Jackets, Goalie

Tim Berni: Columbus Blue Jackets, Defense

Jaxson Stauber: Chicago Blackhawks, Goalie

Thomas Harley: Dallas Stars, Defense

Elmer Soderblom: Detroit Red Wings, Right Wing

Adam Erne: Detroit Red Wings, Left Wing

Olli Maatta: Detroit Red Wings, Defense

Nick Cousins: Florida Panthers, Center

Aleksander Edler: Los Angeles Kings, Defense

Juraj Slafkosky: Montreal Canadiens, Left Wing

Joel Edmundson: Montreal Canadiens, Defense

Jordan Gross: New York Rangers, Defense

Vitali Kravstov: New York Rangers & Vancouver Canucks, Right Wing

Austin Watson: Ottawa Senators, Left Wing

Mathieu Joseph: Ottawa Senators, Right Wing

Mark Kastelic: Ottawa Senators, Center

Pierre-Olivier Joseph: Pittsburgh Penguins, Defense

Ryan Poehling: Pittsburgh Penguins, Center

Steven Lorentz: San Jose Sharks, Forward

Josh Leivo: St. Louis Blues, Left Wing

Robert Bortuzzo: St. Louis Blues, Defense

Joey Anderson: Toronto Maple Leafs & Chicago Blackhawks, Right Wing

Nicolas Aube-Kubel: Toronto Maple Leafs & Washington Capitals, Right Wing

Arturs Silovs: Vancouver Canucks, Goalie

Ethan Bear: Vancouver Canucks, Defense

Kyle Burroughs: Vancouver Canucks, Defense

 

Players with 5 Cup Points: (Tied for #630)

Anthony Stolarz: Anaheim Ducks, Goalie

Derek Grant: Anaheim Ducks, Center

Brett Leason: Anaheim Ducks, Right Wing

A.J. Greer: Boston Bruins, Left Wing

Craig Smith: Boston Bruins & Washington Capitals, Center

Erik Gudbranson: Columbus Blue Jackets, Defense

Jonas Johansson: Colorado Avalanche, Goalie

Austin Czarnik: Detroit Red Wings, Center

Marc Staal: Florida Panthers, Defense

Tyson Jost: Minnesota Wild & Buffalo Sabres, Right Wing

Alex Belzile: Montreal Canadiens, Forward

Jake Evans: Montreal Canadiens, Center

Kevin Bahl: New Jersey Devils, Defense

Kevin Mandolese: Ottawa Senators, Goalie

Dylan Ferguson: Ottawa Senators, Goalie

Josh Archibald: Pittsburgh Penguins, Right Wing

Nico Sturm: San Jose Sharks, Center

Karson Kuhlman: Seattle Kraken & Winnipeg Jets, Center

Nicholas Robertson: Toronto Maple Leafs, Left Wing

Jordie Benn: Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Nils Aman: Vancouver Canucks, Center

Aliaksei Protas: Washington Capitals, Center

Matt Irwin: Washington Capitals, Defense

Kevin Stenlund: Winnipeg Jets, Center

Mason Appleton: Winnipeg Jets, Center

Players with 4 Cup Points: (Tied for #654)

Conor Timmons: Arizona Coyotes & Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Liam O’Brien: Arizona Coyotes, Center

Keith Kinkaid: Boston Bruins, Goalie

Lukas Rousek: Buffalo Sabres, Right Wing

Riley Stillman: Buffalo Sabres, Defense

Radim Zohorna: Calgary Flames & Toronto Maple Leafs, Forward

Max Pacioretty: Carolina Hurricanes, Left Wing

Caleb Jones: Chicago Blackhawks, Defense

Cole Guttman: Chicago Blackhawks, Center

Buddy Robinson: Dallas Stars, Right Wing

Robert Hagg: Detroit Red Wings, Defense

Anthony Duclair: Florida Panthers, Left Wing

Cal Petersen: Los Angeles Kings, Goalie

Alex Gologoski: Minnesota Wild, Defense

Jonathan Kovacevic: Montreal Canadiens, Defense

Jesse Ylonen: Montreal Canadiens, Right Wing

Robin Salo: New York Islanders, Defense

Keiffer Bellows: New York Islanders & Philadelphia Flyers, Left Wing

Erik Brannstrom: Ottawa Senators, Defense

Cam York: Philadelphia Flyers, Defense

Tyson Foerster: Philadelphia Flyers, Right Wing

Alex Nylander: Pittsburgh Penguins, Left Wing

Tye Kartye: Seattle Kraken, Center

Nikita Alexandrov: St. Louis Blues, Center

Zach Bogosian: Tampa Bay Lightning, Defense

Darren Raddysh: Tampa Bay Lightning, Defense

T.J. Brodie: Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Alec Martinez: Vegas Golden Knights, Defense

Beck Malenstyn: Washington Capitals, Left Wing

Joe Snively: Washington Capitals, Forward

 

Players with 3 Cup Points: (Tied for #685)

Troy Stecher, Arizona Coyotes & Calgary Flames, Defense

Anders Bjork, Buffalo Sabres & Chicago Blackhawks, Left Wing

Connor Mackey: Calgary Flames & Arizona Coyotes, Defense

Chris Tanev: Calgary Flames, Defense

Mackenize MacEachern: Carolina Hurricanes, Left Wing

Jake Bean: Columbus Blue Jackets, Defense

Andrew Peeke: Columbus Blue Jackets, Defense

Trey Fix-Wolansky: Columbus Blue Jackets, Right Wing

Mackenzie Entwistle: Chicago Blackhawks, Right Wing

Filip Zadina: Detroit Red Wings, Right Wing

Gustav Lindstrom: Detroit Red Wings, Defense

Jordan Oesterle: Detroit Red Wings, Defense

Alex Chiasson: Detroit Red Wings, Right Wing

Joe Veleno: Detroit Red Wings, Center

Dylan Holloway: Edmonton Oilers, Center

Jesse Puljuvari: Edmonton Oilers, Right Wing

Cody Ceci: Edmonton Oilers, Defense

Colin White: Florida Panthers, Center

Quentin Byfield: Los Angeles Kings, Center

Sean Walker: Los Angeles Kings, Defense

Brendan Lemieux: Los Angeles Kings & Philadelphia Flyers, Left Wing

Jonathon Merrill: Minnesota Wild, Defense

Alexandre Carrier: Nashville Predators, Defense

Michael McCarron: Nashville Predators, Right Wing

Zac Jones: New York Rangers, Defense

Artem Zub: Ottawa Senators, Defense

Zach MacEwen: Philadelphia Flyers & Los Angeles Kings, Center

Tanner Laczynski: Philadelphia Flyers, Center

Chad Ruhdewel: Pittsburgh Penguins, Defense

Eetu Makiniemi: San Jose Sharks, Goalie

Jonah Gadjovich: San Jose Sharks, Left Wing

Henry Thrun: San Jose Sharks, Defense

Radim Simek: San Jose Sharks, Defense

Pontus Holmberg: Toronto Maple Leafs, Right Wing

Jiri Patera, Vegas Golden Knights, Goalie

Kyle Capobianco, Winnipeg Jets, Defense

David Rittich, Winnipeg Jets, Goalie

Axel Jonsson Fjallby, Winnipeg Jets, Left Wing

 

Players with 2 Cup Points: (Tied for #722)

Milos Keleman: Arizona Coyotes, Center

Rasmus Asplund: Buffalo Sabres, Left Wing

Zemgus Girgenson: Buffalo Sabres, Center

Henri Jokiharju: Buffalo Sabres, Defense

Jakob Pelletier, Calgary Flames, Left Wing

Jack Drury, Carolina Hurricanes, Center

Reese Johnson: Chicago Blackhawks, Forward

Andrew Cogliano: Colorado Avalanche, Left Wing

Dryden Hunt: Colorado Avalanche & Toronto Maple Leafs, Left Wing

Brad Hunt: Colorado Avalanche, Defense

Ben Meyers: Colorado Avalanche, Forward

Kurtis MacDermid: Colorado Avalanche, Defense

Matt Luff: Detroit Red Wings, Right Wing

Joseph Cramarossa: Minnesota Wild, Center

Brock Faber: Minnesota Wild, Defense

Rem Pitlick: Montreal Canadiens, Center

Cole Smith: Nashville Predators, Forward

Cal Foote: Nashville Predators, Defense

Spencer Stastney: Nashville Predators, Defense

Zach Sanford: Nashville Predators, Left Wing

Alexander Holtz: New Jersey Devils, Right Wing

Aatu Raty: New York Islanders & Vancouver Canucks, Center

Ryan Carpenter: New York Rangers, Center

Derick Brassard: Ottawa Senators, Center

Patrick Brown: Philadelphia Flyers & Ottawa Senators, Center

Ty Smith, Pittsburgh Penguins, Defense

William Eklund, San Jose Sharks, Left Wing

Tyler Tucker, St. Louis Blues, Defense

Marco Scandella, St. Louis Blues, Defense

Niko Mikkola: St. Louis Blues & New York Rangers, Defense

Phillippe Myers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Defense

Curtis Lazar, Vancouver Canucks & New Jersey Devils, Center

Vasily Podkolzin, Vancouver Canucks, Right Wing

Akito Hirose, Vancouver Canucks, Defense

Guillaume Brisebois, Vancouver Canucks, Defense

 

Players with 1 Cup Point: (Tied for #758)

Pavol Regenda: Anaheim Ducks, Left Wing

Sam Carrick: Anaheim Ducks, Center

Drew Helleson: Anaheim Ducks, Defense

Laurent Dauphin: Arizona Coyotes, Center

Jakub Zboril: Boston Bruins, Defense

Jakub Lauko: Boston Bruins, Center

Lawrence Pilut: Buffalo Sabres, Defense

Mattias Samuelsson: Buffalo Sabres, Defense

Milan Lucic: Calgary Flames, Left Wing

Dylan Coghlan: Carolina Hurricanes, Left Wing

Justin Danforth: Columbus Blue Jackets, Right Wing

Cole Sillinger: Columbus Blue Jackets, Center

Liam Foudy: Columbus Blue Jackets, Center

Ian Mitchell: Chicago Blackhawks, Defense

Andreas Englund: Chicago Blackhawks, Defense

Jacob MacDonald: Colorado Avalanche & San Jose Sharks, Defense

Justus Annunen: Colorado Avalanche, Goalie

Denis Gurianov: Dallas Stars & Montreal Canadiens, Right Wing

Philip Broberg: Edmonton Oilers, Defense

Josh Mahura: Florida Panthers, Defense

Rudolfs Balcers: Florida Panthers & Tampa Bay Lightning, Left Wing

Patric Hornqvist: Florida Panthers, Right Wing

Aleksi Heponiemi: Florida Panthers, Center

Zac Dalpe: Florida Panthers, Right Wing

Chris Tierney: Florida Panthers & Montreal Canadiens, Center

Samuel Fagemo: Los Angeles Kings, Left Wing

Rasmus Kupari: Los Angeles Kings, Center

Jordan Greenway: Minnesota Wild & Buffalo Sabres, Left Wing

John Leonard: Nashville Predators, Left Wing

Egor Afanasyev: Nashville Predators, Left Wing   

Brendan Smith: New Jersey Devils, Defense

Luke Hughes: New Jersey Devils, Defense

Jake Lucchini: Ottawa Senators, Right Wing

Josh Norris: Ottawa Senators, Center

Dylan Gambrell: Ottawa Senators, Center

Nick Seeler: Philadelphia Flyers, Defense

John Hayden: Seattle Kraken, Center

Matt Benning: San Jose Sharks, Defense

Oskar Lindblom: San Jose Sharks, Left Wing

Daniil Guschin, San Jose Sharks, Left Wing

Nick Leddy: St. Louis Blues, Defense

Nathan Walker, St. Louis Blues, Center

Cole Koepke, Tampa Bay Lightning, Left Wing

Pierre Edouard Bellemare, Tampa Bay Lightning, Left Wing

Lane Pederson, Vancouver Canucks & Columbus Blue Jackets, Right Wing

Cole McWard, Vancouver Canucks, Defense

Kaedan Korczak, Vegas Golden Knights, Defense

Logan Stanley, Winnipeg Jets, Defense

 

It is with great pleasure that we announce the third annual Notinhalloffame NHL Regular Season Cup, and let us explain how this works:

With every single regular season game, we anointed the best five players in the game with descending points, 5-4-3-2-1.

We knew the following:

-       The top players for the NHL NIHOF Cup are not always the best in the league, as injuries keep players out of games, and a premium on staying healthy can help pile up points. It also does not hurt to be a top player on an average or mediocre team, as they can amass Cup points easier that elite players on loaded squads.

-       Please remember, that this is NOT necessarily who we think were the best players this year, and does not reflect overall consistency. Treat this the way did, as a fun process and more of a compilation of temporary statistical domination.

A whopping, 8108 players received at least one point (two less than last year), with 16 cracking at least 100 (three less than last year).  

So, NHL players! Get your agents to work winning this into your contracts!

1. Connor McDavid: Edmonton Oilers, Center:

166 Cup Points, 82 Games, 2.02 Cup Points per Game, 64 Goals, 89 Assists, 153 Points, +22, 36 PIM, 40 Blocked Shots, 89 Hits, 82 Takeaways, 77 Giveaways, 18.1 Point Shares. (Last Year #1)

Wow. Just, wow. Repeating as the Notinhalloffame NHL Cup winner is Connor McDavid, who had the most explosive season in this generation, and the future first-ballot Hall of Famer just completed his most impressive regular season in hockey and will undoubtedly win another Hart Trophy. He led the NHL in Goals for the first time (64), Assists for the third (89) and Points (153) for the fifth, meaning he is now a five-time Art Ross winner. McDavid also topped the NHL in Point Shares (18.1), Offensive Point Shares (15.8) and is the first player in over twenty years to break 150 Points. As he is still well under 30, McDavid should clear out more space in his trophy room for what will come next.

2. (Tie) David Pastrnak: Boston Bruins, Right Wing

147 Cup Points, 82 Games, 1.79 Cup Points per Game, 61 Goals, 52 Assists, 113 Points, +34, 31 Blocked Shots, 91 Hits, 52 Takeaways, 109 Giveaways, 15.1 Point Shares. (Last Year #13)

In any other year over the past ten seasons, Pastrnak would probably win the Hart, but second to McDavid for that and the Notinhalloffame Cup is perfectly fine. The Czech sniper became only the second Bruin (joining Phil Esposito) to net 60 Goals in a campaign, and again, only McDavid lit the lamp more. He was still the league-leader in Even Strength Goals (43), Game-Winning Goals (13) and Shots (407) while finishing third in Points (113) and second in Point Shares (15.1). Pastrnak added a third All-Star Game this year, and months from now will become a two-time First Team All-Star.

3. Nathan MacKinnon: Colorado Avalanche, Center

140 Cup Points, 71 Games, 1.97 Cup Points per Game, 42 Goals, 69 Assists, 111 Points, +29, 30 PIM, 40 Blocked Shots, 53 Hits, 43 Takeaways, 47 Giveaways, 13.0 Point Shares. (Last Year, #24)

MacKinnon posted his first 100-plus Point year, doing so in a campaign where he missed over ten Games. The Avs Center, who led all 2022 Playoff skaters in Goals (13) and Shots (117) added a sixth All-Star, was fifth in Points (111) and tenth in Point Shares (13.0). He was also hird in Points per Game (1.56).

4. (Tie) Linus Ullmark: Boston Bruins, Goalie:

124 Cup Points, 49 Games, 2.53 Cup Points per Game, 40 Wins, 6 Losses, 1 Ties/Overtime Losses, .938 Save Percentage, 1.89 Goals Against Average, 13.1 Goalie Point Shares (Last Year, #98)

Did you see this coming? Neither did we. Ullmark is this year’s best Goalie, and there is no way possible that he won’t win the Vezina. He lef the NHL in Wins (40), Save Percentage (.938) and GAA (1.89) and the only negative you could say about him is that he plays less than most first string Goalies. Of course, Boston’s backup is Jeremy Swayman! We don’t know if this is a one-off of greatness, or the harbinger of things to come, but let’s enjoy the Bruins Goalie tandem of 2022-23. Notably, Ullmark also was an All-Star for the first time this season.

4 (Tie). Mikko Rantanen: Colorado Avalanche, Right Wing

124 Cup Points, 82 Games, 1.51 Cup Points per Game, 55 Goals, 50 Assists, 105 Points, +15, 82 PIM, 41 Blocked Shots, 77 Hits, 61 Takeaways, 45 Giveaways, 12.8 Point Shares. (Last Year, #19)

Over the last four months, it alternated between Colorado and Boston as to who would have the first two players to rank in Cup Standings. How fitting is it that we are tied for that! Mikko cracked over 100 Points and 50 Goals for the first time, and added his second All-Star since 2019. Rantanen was also third in Goals (55) and eighth in Points (105).

6. Jason Robertson: Dallas Stars, Left Wing:

118 Cup Points, 82 Games, 1.44 Cup Points per Game, 46 Goals, 63 Assists, 109 Points, +37, 20 PIM, 19 Blocked Shots, 57 Hits, 62 Takeaways, 66 Giveaways, 13.9 Point Shares. (Last Year, #32)

Robertson continued his upward progression with his first 100-Point year and his first All-Star appearance. Now the top player for the Stars, Robertson was seventh in Goals (46) and sixth in Points (109).

7. Matthew Tkachuk: Florida Panthers, Right Wing:

117 Cup Points, 79 Games, 1.48 Cup Points per Game, 40 Goals, 69 Assists, 109 Points, +29, 31 Blocked Shots, 68 Hits, 38 Takeaways, 62 Giveaways, 12.3 Point Shares. (Last Year, #10)

Florida got everything they expected when they traded for Tkachuk, who set career-highs in Assists (69) and Points (109), finishing sixth in the latter statistic. Tkachuk was also an All-Star for the second straight year.

8. Jack Hughes: New Jersey Devils, Center

115 Cup Points, 78 Games, 1.47 Cup Points per Game, 43 Goals, 56 Assists, 99 Points, +10, 6 PIM, 30 Blocked Shots, 12 Hits, 60 Takeaways, 85 Giveaways, 11.3 Point Shares. (Last Year, #86)

While New Jersey’s good season was a surprise, Jack Hughes breakout was not. The young American was eighth in Goals (43) and is now a two-time All-Star.

9. (Tie) Elias Pettersson: Vancouver Canucks, Center

113 Cup Points, 80 Games, 1.41 Cup Points per Game, 39 Goals, 63 Assists, 102 Points, +16, 14 PIM, 89 Blocked Shots, 74 Hits, 56 Takeaways, 47 Giveaways, 10.9 Point Shares.  (Last Year, #65)

Pettersson is the bright spot on an abysmal Canucks team, and the former Calder winner had his best year by far, besting his previous best by 34 Points with his first three-digit tally. He led the NHL in Shorthanded Goals (5), became an All-Star for the third time, and was tenth in Points (102) and Assists (63).

10. (Tie) Brady Tkachuk: Ottawa Senators, Left Wing:

110 Cup Points, 82 Games, 1.34 Cup Points per Game, 35 Goals, 48 Assists, 83 Points, -10, 126 PIM, 9 Blocked Shots, 242 Hits, 30 Takeaways, 51 Giveaways, 8.9 Point Shares. (Last Year, #34)

Tkachuk improved to the point where he nearly topped his brother, Matthew, and at one time was ahead of him in Cup Standings. Ottawa got him more players to surround him, but that did not include a Goalie! The younger Tkachuk is the best player with over 100 Penalty Minutes and 200 Hits, and he was third overall in the former stat. He also was fourth in Shots (347) and he was an All-Star for the second time this year.

11 (TIE). Leon Draisaitl: Edmonton Oilers, Center:

109 Cup Points, 82 Games, 1.33 Cup Points per Game, 52 Goals, 76 Assists, 128 Points, +7, 24 PIM, 40 Blocked Shots, 66 Hits, 77 Takeaways, 102 Giveaways, 13.2 Point Shares. (Last Year, #4)

The 2020 Hart and Art Ross Trophy winner actually had more Points this season (128 to 110), and was second behind only his teammate, Connor McDavid. Draisaitl led the NHL in Power Play Goals and was third in overall Goals (52). Draisaitl often missed out on Cup Points to McDavid.

11 (TIE). Brayden Point: Tampa Bay Lightning, Center:

109 Cup Points, 82 Games, 1.33 Cup Points per Game, 51 Goals, 44 Assists, 95 Points, +2, 31 PIM, 37 Blocked Shots, 37 Hits, 51 Takeaways, 45 Giveaways, 11.2 Point Shares. (Last Year, #133)

Point scored 92 Points in 2018-19 but it took until this year for him to come close to that, and he did in fact, exceed it with 95, an his first 50-Goal year. The Lightning Center was fifth in Goals (51), third in Power Play Goals (20), fifth in Game-Winning Goals (9) and seventh in Even Strength Goals (31).

13. Juuse Saros: Nashville Predators, Goalie:

109 Cup Points, 64 Games, 1.70 Cup Points per Game, 33 Wins, 23 Losses, 7 Ties/Overtime Losses, .919 Save Percentage, 2.69 Goals Against Average, 14.9 Goalie Point Shares (Last Year, #9)

For the second consecutive season, Saros led the NHL in Goalie Point Shares (14.9) and was also first in Saves (1,928) and Minutes Played (3,810). The workhorse ended the year eighth in Save Percentage, and went to his second straight All-Star Game.

14. Auston Matthews: Toronto Maple Leafs, Center:

105 Cup Points, 74 Games, 1.42 Cup Points per Game, 40 Goals, 45 Assists, 85 Points, +31, 20 PIM, 92 Blocked Shots, 78 Hits, 68 Takeaways, 55 Giveaways, 10.5 Point Shares. (Last Year, #2)

Matthews did not replicate his Hart Trophy winning performance of last year, but he had a very good year, with his fourth consecutive 40-Goal year. Within his team, he was third in Points, but led his squad in Shots (327) and Point Shares (10.6). This might seem like a step back, but mainly because he was so potent last year.

15. Jake Oettinger: Dallas Stars, Goalie:

104 Cup Points, 62 Games, 1.69 Cup Points per Game, 37 Wins, 11 Losses, 11 Ties/Overtime Losses, .919 Save Percentage, 2.37 Goals Against Average, 12.7 Goalie Point Shares (Last Year, #101)

The ascendence of Oettinger continues, and though the third-year player was not an All-Star, his stats show that he should have been. Oettinger finished third in Wins (37), sixth in Save Percentage (.919) and seventh in GAA (2.37). He is on a cusp of stardom.

16 (TIE). Erik Karlsson: San Jose Sharks, Defense:

99 Cup Points, 82 Games, 1.21 Cup Points per Game, 25 Goals, 76 Assists, 101 Points, -26, 36 PIM, 90 Blocked Shots, 33 Hits, 81 Takeaways, 101 Giveaways, 12.4 Point Shares. (Last Year, #325)

Erik Karlsson was a two-time Norris winner, but offensively, has not had a 60-Point season since 2017-18, with a previous high of 82 (2015-16). With only 97 Points in his last three years, Karlsson scoring 101 Points was a shocker, and bluntly the only thing that Sharks fans had this year. He led all Defenseman in Scoring and Cup Points, and was an All-Star, giving him seven.

16 (TIE). Connor Hellebucyk: Winnipeg Jets, Goalie:

99 Cup Points, 64 Games, 1.55 Cup Points per Game, 37 Wins, 25 Losses, 2 Ties/Overtime Losses, .920 Save Percentage, 2.49 Goals Against Average, 14.3 Goalie Point Shares (Last Year, #49)

The Winnipeg Jets fought their way into the final spot in the Western Conference playoffs, with Hellebucyk the principal reason the made it. The former Vezina winner went to his third All-Star Game and was third in Wins (37), second in Saves (1,807), fifth in Save Percentage (.920) and second in Goalie Point Shares (14.3). Where would Winnipeg be without him?

18 (TIE). Igor Shesterkin: New York Rangers, Goalie:

98 Cup Points, 58 Games, 1.70 Cup Points per Game, 37 Wins, 13 Losses, 8 Ties/Overtime Losses, .916 Save Percentage, 2.48 Goals Against Average, 11.8 Goalie Point Shares

The reigning Vezina winner was an All-Star for the first time and finished third in Wins (37) and was tenth in both Save Percentage and GAA.   

18. (Tie) Sidney Crosby: Pittsburgh Penguins, Center:

98 Cup Points, 82 Games, 1.20 Cup Points per Game, 33 Goals, 60 Assists, 93 Points, +18, 52 PIM, 47 Blocked Shots, 71 Hits, 59 Takeaways, 67 Giveaways, 9.6 Point Shares. (Last Year, #36)

The Hart Trophy days of Crosby is behind him, but he is still a great player.  Notably, he joined the 1,500 Point club this year, and he added a fifth All-Star Game appearance.

20. (Tie) Nikita Kucherov: Tampa Bay Lightning, Right Wing

94 Cup Points, 82 Games, 1.12 Cup Points per Game, 30 Goals, 83 Assists, 113 Points, -2, 36 PIM, 28 Blocked Shots, 61 Hits, 57 Takeaways, 98 Giveaways, 10.7 Point Shares. (Last Year, #58)

Healthy for the entire season, Kucherov played close to his 2018-19 Hart Trophy-winning form with his third triple digit Point year. Kucherov went to his fourth All-Star, concluding the season second in Assists and third and Points. His teammate, Brayden Point, took a few Cup Points away from him through the season, but that is how this process can work!

21. (Tie) William Nylander: Toronto Maple Leafs, Center:

92 Cup Points, 82 Games, 1.12 Cup Points per Game, 40 Goals, 47 Assists, 87 Points, +10, 26 Blocked Shots, 18 Hits, 70 Takeaways, 37 Giveaways, 10.0 Point Shares. (#22 Last Year)

For the second year in a row, Nylander set personal bests in Goals, Assists and Points. Nylander can often get lost in Auston Mathews’ shadow, but don’t sleep on this player’s talent. (Last Year, #26)

22. Kirill Kaprizov: Minnesota Wild, Left Wing:

93 Cup Points, 67 Games, 1.39 Cup Points per Game, 40 Goals, 35 Assists, 75 Points, +4, 35 PIM, 28 Blocked Shots, 66 Hits, 50 Takeaways, 54 Giveaways, 9.2 Point Shares. (Last Year, #23)

Kaprizov is the top star for the Wild, although his third season saw a production drop of 33 Points (though he also played 14 less Games). He may not have scored 100 Points this year, but bank on him doing it again. Kaprizov also added his second All-Star this season.

23. John Tavares: Toronto Maple Leafs, Center:

91 Cup Points, 80 Games, 1.14 Cup Points per Game, 36 Goals, 44 Assists, 80 Points, -7, 34 PIM, 36 Blocked Shots, 112 Hits, 46 Takeaways, 54 Giveaways, 8.5 Point Shares. (Last Year, #158)

A First Team All-Star in 2014-15 as an Islander, Tavares compiled his second 80-Point Year (fifth overall) as a Maple Leaf. He was sixth in the NHL in Power Play Goals with 18, his career best.

24. Mika Zibanejad: New York Rangers, Center:

88 Cup Points, 82 Games, 1.07 Cup Points per Game, 39 Goals, 52 Assists, 91 Points, +25, 20 PIM, 48 Blocked Shots, 71 Hits, 57 Takeaways, 67 Giveaways, 10.6 Point Shares. (Last Year, #42)

Last year, Zibanajad broke 80 Points for the first time, and this year he breached 90! Zibanajad also had career highs in Point Shares (10.6) and Power Play Goals (20).

24. (Tie) Timo Meier: San Jose Sharks & New Jersey Devils, Right Wing:

88 Cup Points, 78 Games, 0.89 Cup Points per Game, 40 Goals, 26 Assists, 66 Points, -19, 43 PIM, 37 Blocked Shots, 154 Hits, 58 Takeaways, 65 Giveaways, 7.1 Point Shares. (Last Year, #26)

Meier was traded from San Jose to New Jersey this year, and the Swiss Wing secured his first 40-Goal year.

24 (TIE). Andrei Vasilevskiy: Tampa Bay Lightning, Goalie:

88 Cup Points, 60 Games, 1.47 Cup Points per Game, 34 Wins, 22 Losses, 4 Ties/Overtime Losses, .915 Save Percentage, 2.65 Goals Against Average, 12.7 Goalie Point Shares (Last Year, #39)

With a Vezina, a Conn Smythe and two Stanley Cup Rings on his ledger, Vasilevskiy led the NHL in Wins five years in a row, but was unable to add a sixth when he “only” finished sixth. Adding a fifth All-Star, Vasilevskiy was fifth in Saves this year (1,716).

27. Tim Stutzle: Ottawa Senators, Left Wing

87 Cup Points, 78 Games, 1.12 Cup Points per Game, 39 Goals, 51 Assists, 90 Points, -3, 54 PIM, 49 Blocked Shots, 114 Hits, 61 Takeaways, 62 Giveaways, 10.0 Point Shares. (Last Year, #166)

It appears that Germany has another budding superstar hockey player in their midst with Tim Stutzle, who was Ottawa’s leading scorer.   Increasing his Points total from 58 to 90, Stutzle is a future All-Star.

28. (Tie) Tage Thompson: Buffalo Sabres, Center

85 Cup Points, 78 Games, 1.09 Cup Points per Game, 47 Goals, 47 Assists, 94 Points, +4, 39 PIM, 26 Blocked Shots, 55 Hits, 43 Takeaways, 40 Giveaways, 11.1 Point Shares. (Last Year, #28)

Thompson made another significant jump in Points (and Cup Points) finishing three shy of 50 in both Goals and Assists. A future All-Star, Thompson was sixth in Goals (47), third in Power Play Goals (20) and had four Hat Tricks, sharing the league lead.

28 (TIE). Alexandar Georgiev: Colorado Avalanche, Goalie:

88 Cup Points, 62 Games, 1.42 Cup Points per Game, 40 Wins, 16 Losses, 6 Ties/Overtime Losses, .918 Save Percentage, 2.53 Goals Against Average, 13.4 Goalie Point Shares (Last Year, #190)

Backing up New York’s Igor Shesterkin last year, Alexander Georgiev became the top netminder for the defending champion, Colorado. It has been a good fit thus far for both parties, with Georgiev leading the league in Wins (40).

28. Roope Hintz: Dallas Stars, Left Wing

85 Cup Points, 73 Games, 1.16 Cup Points per Game, 37 Goals, 38 Assists, 75 Points, +31, 30 PIM, 45 Blocked Shots, 47 Hits, 28 Takeaways, 38 Giveaways, 9.9 Point Shares. 

Hintz had his second consecutive 70-Point year, and was sixth in the NHL in Shooting Percentage (20.1).

28. Ilya Sorokin: New York Islanders, Goalie:

85 Cup Points, 62 Games, 1.37 Cup Points per Game, 31 Wins, 22 Losses, 7 Ties/Overtime Losses, .924 Save Percentage, 2.34 Goals Against Average, 14.1 Goalie Point Shares (Last Year, #29)

A five-time KHL All-Star and now in his third year, Sorokin had a really good year, albeit on a team that treaded water.  The Islander with the most Cup Points, Sorokin was third in Save Percentage, sixth in GAA, and third in Goalie Point Shares.  Sorokin also became an All-Star for the first time this year.

32. (Tie) Sebastian Aho: Carolina Hurricanes, Center & Left Wing:

84 Cup Points, 75 Games, 1.12 Cup Points per Game, 36 Goals, 31 Assists, 67 Points, +8, 21 Blocked Shots, 59 Hits, 63 Takeaways, 63 Giveaways, 8.2 Point Shares. (Last Year, #34)

For the fourth time in his NHL career, Aho scored at least 30 Goals, and was fifth in Game-Winning Goals with 9. Aho’s numbers are more impressive considering the conservative style that the Hurricanes play. 

32. (TIE) Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Edmonton Oilers, Center:

84 Cup Points, 82 Games, 1.02 Cup Points per Game, 37 Goals, 67 Assists, 104 Points, +12, 35 PIM, 26 Blocked Shots, 48 Hits, 56 Takeaways, 31 Giveaways, 10.9 Point Shares. (Last Year, #256)

Nugent-Hopkins was the First Overall Pick in 2011, but he ever became a superstar like many number ones do. He wasn’t a bust, but in some circles RNH was a mild disappointment…until now. Nugent-Hopkins had 104 Points this year (his previous high was 68) and was ninth in that stat. Nugent-Hopkins lost a few Cup Points playing on the same team as Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, but this is obviously minor in the grand scheme. 

34. Jordan Kyrou: St. Louis Blues, Center

83 Cup Points, 79 Games, 1.05 Cup Points per Game, 37 Goals, 36 Assists, 73 Points, 22 PIM, -38, 23 Blocked Shots, 6 Hits, 36 Takeaways, 32 Giveaways, 6.7 Point Shares. (Last Year, #72)

St. Louis is in full rebuilding mode, with Kyrou the offensive piece they will construct around. Despite his Cup Points jump, the young Canadian had two fewer Points, but ten more Goals, and by the end of the year, was the only sniper the team had left.

35 (TIE). Mitch Marner: Toronto Maple Leafs, Right Wing

82 Cup Points, 80 Games, 1.03 Cup Points per Game, 30 Goals, 69 Assists, 99 Points, +18, 28 PIM, 45 Blocked Shots, 53 Hits, 104 Takeaways, 94 Giveaways, 10.2 Point Shares. (Last Year, #22)

Marner bested last year’s career-high in Points by two, and he concluded the season fifth in Assists (69).

35 (TIE). Josh Morrissey: Winnipeg Jets, Defense

82 Cup Points, 78 Games, 1.05 Cup Points per Game, 16 Goals, 60 Assists, 76 Points, +2, 41 PIM, 119 Blocked Shots, 89 Hits, 36 Takeaways, 59 Giveaways, 11.3 Point Shares. (Last Year, #305)

Winnipeg’s top Defenseman had an offensive explosion, increasing his previous high of 37 Points (last year) to 76. Like his Goalie, Connor Hellebucyk, the Jets are not in the playoffs without him.

38. (TIE) Jamie Benn: Dallas Stars, Left Wing

81 Cup Points, 82 Games, 0.99 Cup Points per Game, 33 Goals, 45 Assists, 78 Points, +23, 34 PIM, 38 Blocked Shots, 97 Hits, 55 Takeaways, 48 Giveaways, 9.5 Point Shares. (Last Year #258)

Injured for most of last year, Benn was back in Dallas where the veteran took them back to the playoffs. The veteran had his first 75-plus Point year since 2017-18.

38. (TIE) Roman Josi: Nashville Predators, Defense

81 Cup Points, 67 Games, 1.21 Cup Points per Game, 18 Goals, 41 Assists, 59 Points, +5, 36 PIM, 133 Blocked Shots, 66 Hits, 48 Takeaways, 71 Giveaways, 9.9 Point Shares. (Last Year #20)

The 2020 Norris Trophy winner dropped significantly in Points from last year (96), but is still the anchor of the Predator’s defense and one of the game’s top blueliners.

38. (TIE) Dougie Hamilton: New Jersey Devils, Defense

81 Cup Points, 82 Games, 0.98 Cup Points per Game, 22 Goals, 52 Assists, 74 Points, +23, 50 PIM, 86 Blocked Shots, 64 Hits, 21 Takeaways, 74 Giveaways, 12.1 Point Shares. (Last Year, #226)

Hamilton just put forth his best season by far, shattering his previous best (50 Points in 2016-17) by 24 Points, and could be a Post-Season All-Star.

40. (TIE) Martin Necas: Carolina Hurricanes, Center

80 Cup Points, 82 Games, 0.98 Cup Points per Game, 28 Goals, 43 Assists, 71 Points, +5, 32 PIM, 21 Blocked Shots, 57 Hits, 45 Takeaways, 65 Giveaways, 7.6 Point Shares. (Last Year, #98)

The Czech Center improved his output, rising 31 Points from last year. With his youth and linemates, Necas should improve on this total next season.

40. (TIE) Claude Giroux: Ottawa Senators, Center & Left Wing

80 Cup Points, 82 Games, 0.98 Cup Points per Game, 35 Goals, 44 Assists, 79 Points, +4, 34 PIM, 16 Blocked Shots, 48 Hits, 21 Takeaways, 26 Giveaways, 9.0 Point Shares. (Last Year, #200)

Many were surprised that Claude Giroux signed with Ottawa, and though the veteran could not will the Sens to the playoffs, he had his most productive campaign since 208/19.

40 (TIE). Steven Stamkos: Tampa Bay Lightning, Center: 

80 Cup Points, 81 Games, 0.99 Cup Points per Game, 34 Goals, 50 Assists, 84 Points, -5, 46 PIM, 51 Blocked Shots, 92 Hits, 25 Takeaways, 54 Giveaways, 8.4 Point Shares. (Last Year, #12)

Stamkos never stops scoring, and though the two-time Rocket Richard winner is into his 30s, he is still one of Tampa’s most potent weapons.  An owner of two Stanley Cup Rings, Stamkos eclipsed 500 Goals and 1,000 Points this year.

40 (TIE). Alex Ovechkin: Washington Capitals, Left Wing:

80 Cup Points, 73 Games, 1.10 Cup Points per Game, 42 Goals, 33 Assists, 75 Points, -16, 48 PIM, 23 Blocked Shots, 188 Hits, 31 Takeaways, 52 Giveaways, 8.5 Point Shares. 

Ovechkin broke the 800 Goal mark this year and has Wayne Gretzky in his sight. He also added his ninth All-Star Game.

44. (Tie) Clayton Keller: Arizona Coyotes, Center

78 Cup Points, 82 Games, 0.95 Cup Points per Game, 37 Goals, 49 Assists, 86 Points, -2, 49 PIM, 34 Blocked Shots, 18 Hits, 58 Takeaways, 63 Giveaways, 8.7 Point Shares. (Last Year, #72)

The Arizona Coyotes may have a slew of issues, but that does not include Keller, who just broke his seasonal Points record by 9. If Arizona adds other potent Wings, Keller could become a 100-Point player.

44. (Tie) Kevin Fiala: Los Angele Kings, Left Wing:

78 Cup Points, 69 Games, 1.12 Cup Points per Game, 23 Goals, 49 Assists, 72 Points, +2, 52 PIM, 18 Blocked Shots, 53 Hits, 18 Takeaways, 37 Giveaways, 7.1 Point Shares. 

Fiala joined Los Angeles this year and the nine-year pro was 13 Points away from last season’s personal best of 85. He went to his first All-Star Game this year.

44. (Tie) Filip Gustavsson: Minnesota Wild, Goalie:

78 Cup Points, 39 Games, 2.00 Cup Points per Game, 22 Wins, 9 Losses, 7 Ties/Overtime Losses, .931 Save Percentage, 2.10 Goals Against Average, 9.8 Goalie Point Shares (Last Year, #339)

Gustavsson only appeared in 39 Games but he was just as good as the other part of Minnesota’s netminding tandem, Marc-Andre Fleury. He was second in GAA (2.10) and Save Percentage (.931) and it won’t be long before he is the top Goalie somewhere.

44. (Tie) Darcy Kuemper: Washington Capitals, Goalie:

78 Cup Points, 57 Games, 1.30 Cup Points per Game, 22 Wins, 26 Losses, 7 Ties/Overtime Losses, .908 Save Percentage, 2.87 Goals Against Average, 10.1 Goalie Point Shares (Last Year, #53)

Kuemper was in net when Colorado won the Stanley Cup last year, and he played in just as many games this season in Washington; though he had 15 less Wins. Stat-wise, he was not as good this year, but with less top teammates to absorb Cup Points, he finished higher in the standings.

48. (TIE) Bo Horvat: Vancouver Canucks & New York Islanders, Center

77 Cup Points, 79 Games, 0.98 Cup Points per Game, 38 Goals, 32 Assists, 70 Points, -1, 18 PIM, 55 Blocked Shots, 57 Hits, 38 Takeaways, 37 Giveaways, 7.5 Point Shares. (Last Year, #91)

Horvat was traded from the floundering Canucks to the Islanders during the season, to aid them in their playoff run, though he has not produced at the same level in a New York uniform. Nevertheless, Horvat reached 70 Points for the first time in his career.

48 (TIE). Brock Nelson: New York Islanders, Center

77 Cup Points, 82 Games, 0.94 Cup Points per Game, 36 Goals, 39 Assists, 75 Points, +13, 24 PIM, 43 Blocked Shots, 50 Hits, 48 Takeaways, 40 Giveaways, 9.1 Point Shares. (Last Year, #63)

Nelson has emerged as New York’s top offensive stud, and though he is 31, just posted his best offensive year to date. He also had his first 200-plus Shot campaign (222).

48 (TIE). Jack Eichel: Vegas Golden Knights, Center

77 Cup Points, 67 Games, 1.15 Cup Points per Game, 27 Goals, 39 Assists, 66 Points, +26, 6 PIM, 56 Blocked Shots, 59 Hits, 47 Takeaways, 54 Giveaways, 7.8 Point Shares. (Last Year, #256)

The playoff drought for Eichel ended this year, with the Center enjoying a taste of the postseason for the first time. Held to only 25 Points n 34 Games last year, Eichel was healthier and had his first solid campaign in three years.

52 (TIE). Artemi Panarin: New York Rangers, Left Wing

76 Cup Points, 82 Games, 0.93 Cup Points per Game, 29 Goals, 63 Assists, 92 Points, +4, 11 Blocked Shots, 26 Hits, 36 Takeaways, 102 Giveaways, 9.1 Point Shares. (Last Year, #15)

Panarin plummeted in the Cup Standings but his Point tally only dropped by four, though his Takeaway/Giveaway record (36/102) was poor. This is the third time in four seasons that he cracked 90 Points.

52. (TIE) Mark Scheifele: Winnipeg Jets, Center

76 Cup Points, 81 Games, 0.94 Cup Points per Game, 42 Goals, 26 Assists, 68 Points, -17, 43 PIM, 38 Blocked Shots, 50 Hits, 61 Takeaways, 45 Giveaways, 7.3 Point Shares. (Last Year, #98)

A Jet for all of his twelve seasons, Scheifele had seasons previously where he had more than the 68 he accrued this year, but this is the first time he broke 40 Goals. He also was ninth in Goals (42), but more impressively fourth in Game-Winning Goals (10).

54. Carter Verhaeghe: Florida Panthers, Center

75 Cup Points, 81 Games, 0.94 Cup Points per Game, 42 Goals, 31 Assists, 73 Points, +10, 46 PIM, 31 Blocked Shots, 29 Hits, 35 Takeaways, 56 Giveaways, 8.7 Point Shares. (Last Year, #200)

Verhaeghe had the same amounts of Assists (31) as last year, but he added 18 Goals, bringing this season’s total to 42, where he was ninth overall. More impressively, Verhaeghe was fourth in Even Strength Goals with 35.

55. Anze Kopitar: Los Angeles Kings, Center

74 Cup Points, 82 Games, 0.90 Cup Points per Game, 28 Goals, 46 Assists, 74 Points, +20, 4 PIM, 71 Blocked Shots, 72 Hits, 48 Takeaways, 30 Giveaways, 5.7 Point Shares. (Last Year, #58)

Kopitar is in the latter half of his career, but is still a productive two-way player who will likely receive some votes for the Selke.  He is a former Lady Byng and two-time Selke winner and has two Stanley Cup Rings, and his 74 Points is his highest total since 2017/18.

56 (TIE). Rasmus Dahlin: Buffalo Sabres, Defense

73 Cup Points, 78 Games, 0.94 Cup Points per Game, 15 Goals, 58 Assists, 73 Points, +12, 92 PIM, 132 Blocked Shots, 105 Hits, 45 Takeaways, 61 Giveaways, 10.2 Point Shares. (Last Year, #158)

Dahlin had a rocket-like start to the season, growing 20 Points from last year’s total. The Defenseman went to his second straight All-Star Game, and should have many more in his future.

56 (TIE). Jared McCann: Seattle Kraken, Center

73 Cup Points, 79 Games, 0.92 Cup Points per Game, 40 Goals, 30 Assists, 70 Points, +18, 14 PIM, 71 Blocked Shots, 72 Hits, 48 Takeaways, 30 Giveaways, 8.9 Point Shares. (Last Year, #178)

The Center had a great year where he had his first 40 Goal and 70 Point year, 20 Points more than last year’s previous best.

58 (TIE). Jeff Skinner: Buffalo Sabres, Left Wing & Center

72 Cup Points, 79 Games, 0.91 Cup Points per Game, 35 Goals, 47 Assists, 82 Points, +15, 29 PIM, 14 Blocked Shots, 21 Hits, 41 Takeaways, 46 Giveaways, 9.3 Point Shares. (Last Year, #72)

Skinner won the 2011 Calder with 63 Points; a tally he reached three times after. This season, he finally broke that mark with 82 Points, with a +15, the first time he had a positive Plus/Minus.

58. (Tie) Tyler Toffoli: Calgary Flames, Center

72 Cup Points, 82 Games, 0.88 Cup Points per Game, 34 Goals, 39 Assists, 73 Points, +16, 28 PIM, 14 Blocked Shots, 59 Hits, 41 Takeaways, 32 Giveaways, 8.6 Point Shares. (Last Year, #175)

The previous season of Toffoli’s career was way back in 2015-16 when he had 58 Points and led the league in Plus/Minus (+35). That is no longer the case, as he set personal marks in Goals (34), Assists (39) and Points (73).

58. (Tie) Chris Kreider: New York Rangers, Left Wing

72 Cup Points, 79 Games, 0.77 Cup Points per Game, 36 Goals, 18 Assists, 54 Points, +21, 26 PIM, 24 Blocked Shots, 128 Hits, 31 Takeaways, 39 Giveaways, 10.7 Point Shares. (Last Year, #13)

We mused that last season was going to be Kreider’s best year, and that will probably be the case. This is easily his second best season, and though he dropped significantly in Goals (52 to 36), it is still a good year.

61. Cale Makar: Colorado Avalanche, Defense

71 Cup Points, 60 Games, 0.92 Cup Points per Game, 17 Goals, 49 Assists, 66 Points, +16, 30 PIM, 78 Blocked Shots, 65 Hits, 50 Takeaways, 48 Giveaways, 10.5 Point Shares. (Last Year, #43)

Makar is one of the many stars of the Avs, and he had the year of his life last season when he won the Norris and Conn Smythe in the same year, joining a club with only Bobby Orr as a co-member.  This year, the young defenseman missed to many games to win a Norris, but he was still one a of the few blueliners to average over a Point per Game. Makar also went to his second straight All-Star Game.

61. (TIE) Ville Husso: Detroit Red Wings, Goalie:

71 Cup Points, 56 Games, 1.27 Cup Points per Game, 26 Wins, 22 Losses, 7 Ties/Overtime Losses, .896 Save Percentage, 3.11 Goals Against Average, 7.7 Goalie Point Shares (Last Year, #93)

Husso is an example of a busy and competent Goalie on a non-playoff team, and though his GAA went up from last year (2.64 to 3.15), he appeared in 16 more Games.

63. (TIE) Jake Guentzel: Pittsburgh Penguins, Center

71 Cup Points, 78 Games, 0.91 Cup Points per Game, 36 Goals, 37 Assists, 73 Points, +2, 46 PIM, 46 Blocked Shots, 83 Hits, 44 Takeaways, 48 Giveaways, 7.9 Point Shares. (Last Year, #61)

Guentzel had his third 35-Goal campaign, and could have a few more in him if he remains healthy.  

64. Evgeni Malkin: Pittsburgh Penguins, Center

70 Cup Points, 82 Games, 0.85 Cup Points per Game, 27 Goals, 56 Assists, 83 Points, -12, 82 PIM, 33 Blocked Shots, 53 Hits, 82 Takeaways, 105 Giveaways, 7.6 Point Shares. (Last Year, #61)

Malkin broke 80 Points for the first time in 2017-18, and the former Hart winner continues to add to his Hall of Fame resume.  

65 (TIE). Anders Lee: New York Islanders, Left Wing

69 Cup Points, 82 Games, 0.84 Cup Points per Game, 28 Goals, 22 Assists, 50 Points, -3, 50 PIM, 57 Blocked Shots, 125 Hits, 25 Takeaways, 35 Giveaways, 5.4 Point Shares. (Last Year, #166)

Lee concluded his 11^th Season in the NHL, all of which as a New York Islander. This was the first time since 2018-19 that he scored 50 Points.

65 (TIE). Travis Konecny: Philadelphia Flyers, Center

69 Cup Points, 60 Games, 1.15 Cup Points per Game, 31 Goals, 30 Assists, 61 Points, -12, 77 PIM, 38 Blocked Shots, 55 Hits, 34 Takeaways, 26 Giveaways, 6.6 Point Shares. (Last Year, #130)

Konecny had his first 30 Goal year, and the seven-year veteran appears to be hitting his stride. He was the Flyers leading scorer.

67 (TIE). Dylan Larkin: Detroit Red Wings, Right Wing

68 Cup Points, 80 Games, 0.85 Cup Points per Game, 32 Goals, 47 Assists, 79 Points, -7, 45 PIM, 27 Blocked Shots, 47 Hits, 56 Takeaways, 47 Giveaways, 8.0 Point Shares. (Last Year, #67)

Larkin finished with the same rank as last year, though he improved his Point tally to 79, his new career-best. The Red Wing also went to his third All-Star Game.

67 (TIE). Zach Hyman: Edmonton Oilers, Left Wing

68 Cup Points, 79 Games, 0.86 Cup Points per Game, 36 Goals, 47 Assists, 83 Points, +13, 39 PIM, 19 Blocked Shots, 77 Hits, 33 Takeaways, 30 Giveaways, 8.8 Point Shares. (Last Year, #215)

Hyman had never had more than 54 Points in a season, but he shattered than in year 9 with 83.

69. Marc-Andre Fleury: Minnesota Wild, Goalie:

67 Cup Points, 46 Games, 1.45 Cup Points per Game, 24 Wins, 16 Losses, 4 Ties/Overtime Losses, .908 Save Percentage, 2.85 Goals Against Average, 8.2 Goalie Point Shares (Last Year, #46).

Despite being in his late 30s, Fleury remains in the upper bracket of netminders and played a large part of Minnesota’s success this year.

70 (TIE). Adrian Kempe: Los Angeles Kings, Left Wing

66 Cup Points, 82 Games, 0.80 Cup Points per Game, 41 Goals, 26 Assists, 67 Points, +22, 50 PIM, 32 Blocked Shots, 119 Hits, 24 Takeaways, 39 Giveaways, 8.5 Point Shares. (Last Year, #44)

Kempe dropped in Cup Points, but we said much earlier that this is a unique metric. He secured his first 40 Goal year, with a career-high 67 Points.

70 (TIE). Carter Hart: Philadelphia Flyers, Goalie

66 Cup Points, 55 Games, 1.20 Cup Points per Game, 22 Wins, 23 Losses, 10 Ties/Overtime Losses, .907 Save Percentage, 2.94 Goals Against Average, 9.9 Goalie Point Shares (Last Year, #133).

Carter Hart saw a lot of action for the sub-par Flyers, and while he was not in the top ten in any major statistics, he lowered his GAA to a respectable 2.94.

72 (TIE). Jordan Binnington: St. Louis Blues, Goalie

65 Cup Points, 61 Games, 1.07 Cup Points per Game, 27 Wins, 27 Losses, 6 Ties/Overtime Losses, .894 Save Percentage, 3.31 Goals Against Average, 8.4 Goalie Point Shares (Last Year, #133).

The Blues went into disposal mode this year, and while Binnington arguably did not have a great year, he was able to accrue a lot of Cup Points as he did steal Wins on occasion for St. Louis.

72. (TIE) Andrei Kuzmenko: Vancouver Canucks, Center

65 Cup Points, 81 Games, 0.86 Cup Points per Game, 28 Goals, 29 Assists, 57 Points, +2, 21 PIM, 17 Blocked Shots, 76 Hits, 40 Takeaways, 30 Giveaways, 6.1 Point Shares. (Last Year, Not Ranked)

Vancouver was not very good this year, but they had a rare bright spot in Kuzmenko, who debuted in the NHL at age 26 after making a mark in the KHL. It was a good rookie year for Kuzmenko, who was one of the best offensive players the Canucks had, though it could be hard for him to duplicate. Notably, he led the NHL in Shot Percentage (27.3).

72. (Tie) Jonathan Marchessault: Vegas Golden Knights, Center

65 Cup Points, 76 Games, 0.86 Cup Points per Game, 28 Goals, 29 Assists, 57 Points, +2, 21 PIM, 17 Blocked Shots, 76 Hits, 40 Takeaways, 30 Giveaways, 6.1 Point Shares. (Last Year, #53)

Marchessault had another good year, and was fortunate to have more help around him than he had last year. He did not make it to 30 Goals this year, but is a large reason that Vegas was the number one seed in the West.

75 (TIE). Alex Tuch: Buffalo Sabres, Right Wing

64 Cup Points, 74 Games, 0.87 Cup Points per Game, 36 Goals, 43 Assists, 79 Points, +14, 20 PIM, 46 Blocked Shots, 54 Hits, 64 Takeaways, 38 Giveaways, 9.0 Point Shares. (Last Year, #200)

Tuch’s second season in Buffalo has been his best in the NHL. This is the Right Wing’s first season with over 35 Goals and 75 Points. Tuch was fifth in Game-Winning Goals (9).

75 (TIE). Matthew Boldly: Minnesota Wild, Left Wing

64 Cup Points, 81 Games, 0.79 Cup Points per Game, 31 Goals, 32 Assists, 63 Points, +1, 26 PIM, 65 Blocked Shots, 51 Hits, 42 Takeaways, 74 Giveaways, 6.9 Point Shares. (Last Year, #67)

Boldy is a native of Minnesota, and has done well in his brief time with the Wild. The second-year player, increased his production from 39 to 63 Points.

77 (TIE). Adam Fox: New York Rangers, Defense

63 Cup Points, 82 Games, 0.77 Cup Points per Game, 12 Goals, 60 Assists, 72 Points, +28, 34 PIM, 125 Blocked Shots, 25 Hits, 88 Takeaways, 74 Giveaways, 11.9 Point Shares. (Last Year, #67)

Fox won the Norris two years ago, and will receive votes again this season. This was his second straight 70-Point year, third campaign with over 100 Blocked Shots, and he is one of the many blueliners hampered by the Cup Point structure, though this is still a good finish. Fox also added a second All-Star.

77 (TIE). Vitek Vanacek: New Jersey Devils, Goalie

63 Cup Points, 52 Games, 1.21 Cup Points per Game, 33 Wins, 11 Losses, 4 Ties/Overtime Losses, .911 Save Percentage, 2.45 Goals Against Average, 8.4 Goalie Point Shares (Last Year, #442)

Vanacek was a large part of New Jersey’s return to the playoffs and the Czech Goalie concluded the campaign seventh in Wins (33) and eighth in GAA (2.46).

77. (Tie) Alex DeBrincat: Ottawa Senators, Right Wing

63 Cup Points, 82 Games, 0.77 Cup Points per Game, 27 Goals, 39 Assists, 66 Points, -21, 45 PIM, 38 Blocked Shots, 109 Hits, 44 Takeaways, 39 Giveaways, 8.4 Point Shares. (Last Year, #20)

DeBrincat was traded to Ottawa who were hoping for a playoff spot this year. It did not happen, and he was not as good in his first year as a Senator as he was in his last year as a Blackhawk.

77. (Tie) Pierre-Luc Dubois: Winnipeg Jets, Left Wing:

63 Cup Points, 73 Games, 0.86 Cup Points per Game, 27 Goals, 36 Assists, 63 Points, +5, 77 PIM, 47 Blocked Shots, 71 Hits, 40 Takeaways, 47 Giveaways, 6.6 Point Shares. (Last Year, #115)

Dubois had his second straight 60-Point year and his third overall.

81. (Tie) Brad Marchand: Boston Bruins, Left Wing:

62 Cup Points, 73 Games, 0.85 Cup Points per Game, 21 Goals, 46 Assists, 67 Points, +27, 74 PIM, 22 Blocked Shots, 81 Hits, 42 Takeaways, 84 Giveaways, 7.0 Point Shares. (Last Year, #40)

Marchand dropped 13 Points from last year, and appears to be in decline, but the four-time postseason All-Star is a great leader and still better than most of the league.

81. (Tie) Patrice Bergeron: Boston Bruins, Center

62 Cup Points, 78 Games, 0.80 Cup Points per Game, 27 Goals, 31 Assists, 58 Points, +35, 22 PIM, 54 Blocked Shots, 66 Hits, 38 Takeaways, 21 Giveaways, 7.0 Point Shares. 

Bergeron has already accomplished so much as a Stanley Cup Champion, five-time Selke winner, a Mark Messier Leadership Award winner, but he has a lot left as shown by doing this year what he has always done for the last sixteen. Notably, Bergeron joined the 1,000 Point Club this year.

81 (TIE). Nazem Kadri: Calgary Flames, Center

62 Cup Points, 82 Games, 0.76 Cup Points per Game, 24 Goals, 32 Assists, 56 Points, -19, 56 PIM, 31 Blocked Shots, 99 Hits, 34 Takeaways, 50 Giveaways, 4.7 Point Shares. (Last Year, #45)

Kadri had the most incredible campaign of his life in 2021-22, winning a Stanley Cup and setting personal bests. The now 14-year veteran could not post similar numbers in his first year in Calgary, but it was a solid debut in Southern Alberta.

81 (TIE). Stuart Skinner: Edmonton Oilers, Goalie

62 Cup Points, 50 Games, 1.24 Cup Points per Game, 29 Wins, 14 Losses, 5 Ties/Overtime Losses, .913 Save Percentage, 2.75 Goals Against Average, 10.1 Goalie Point Shares (Last Year, #442).

Skinner took over at Edmonton’s top Goalie, playing in between the pipes in 50 Games, well up from 13 last season. He went to the All-Star Game this year, and was tenth in Goalie Point Shares (10.1)

81. (Tie) J.T. Miller: Vancouver Canucks, Center

62 Cup Points, 81 Games, 0.77 Cup Points per Game, 32 Goals, 50 Assists, 82 Points, -7, 60 PIM, 51 Blocked Shots, 200 Hits, 58 Takeaways, 46 Giveaways, 7.5 Point Shares. 

Miller matched his 32 Goals, but was down 17 Assists from last season.

86. (TIE) Andrei Svechnikov: Carolina Hurricanes, Right Wing:

61 Cup Points, 64 Games, 0.95 Cup Points per Game, 23 Goals, 32 Assists, 55 Points, +6, 71 PIM, 17 Blocked Shots, 140 Hits, 35 Takeaways, 49 Giveaways, 6.1 Point Shares. (Last Year, #26)

The Second Overall Pick from 2018, Svechnikov continues his gradual improvement, though he missed significant time this year, resulting in a Cup Point Standing tumble.  At only 23, a 100-Point year is possible.

87. (TIE) Owen Tippett: Philadelphia Flyers, Right Wing

61 Cup Points, 77 Games, 0.79 Cup Points per Game, 27 Goals, 22 Assists, 49 Points, -17, 16 PIM, 69 Blocked Shots, 125 Hits, 44 Takeaways, 23 Giveaways, 4.7 Point Shares. 

Tippett proved his worth as an NHL player this season, and considering how long the player he was traded for, Claude Giroux, played in Florida, it could be a potential steal.

87 (TIE). Ilya Samsonov: Toronto Maple Leafs, Goalie

61 Cup Points, 42 Games, 1.44 Cup Points per Game, 27 Wins, 10 Losses, 5 Ties/Overtime Losses, .919 Save Percentage, 2.33 Goals Against Average, 8.5 Goalie Point Shares (Last Year, #245).

Samsonov joined Toronto this year, and performed well, finishing sixth in Save Percentage (.919) and fifth in Goals Against Average (2.33).

89. (TIE) Viktor Arvidsson: Los Angeles Kings, Left Wing

60 Cup Points, 77 Games, 0.87 Cup Points per Game, 26 Goals, 33 Assists, 59 Points, -4, 24 PIM, 48 Blocked Shots, 25 Hits, 19 Takeaways, 35 Giveaways, 5.7 Point Shares. (Last Year, #158)

Arvidsson was one Point shy of 60, which was also two short of his previous high, which he last had as a Nashville Predator in 2017-18.

89. (TIE) Nico Hischier: New Jersey Devils, Center:

60 Cup Points, 81 Games, 0.74 Cup Points per Game, 31 Goals, 49 Assists, 80 Points, +33, 32 PIM, 61 Blocked Shots, 34 Hits, 64 Takeaways, 41 Giveaways, 9.2 Point Shares. (Last Year, #143)

Hischier grew his Point tally by 20 from last year, giving him a career-hih of 80. He also posted a personal best in Goals (33) and Plus/Minus (+33).

91. (TIE) Miro Heiskanen: Dallas Stars, Defense:

59 Cup Points, 79 Games, 0.75 Cup Points per Game, 11 Goals, 62 Assists, 73 Points, +12, 32 PIM, 96 Blocked Shots, 49 Hits, 53 Takeaways, 65 Giveaways, 11.1 Point Shares. (Last Year, #305)

In his fifth NHL season, Heiskanen more than doubled his previous high in Points (36), and should break his previous high in Norris voting (12^th). Heiskanen lost many Cup Points through the season to his Goalie, Jake Oettinger, but we expect he will have a lot more next year.

91. (Tie) Aleksander Barkov: Florida Panthers, Center:

59 Cup Points, 68 Games, 0.87 Cup Points per Game, 23 Goals, 55 Assists, 78 Points, +10, 8 PIM, 42 Blocked Shots, 50 Hits, 59 Takeaways, 51 Giveaways, 7.3 Point Shares. (Last Year, #26)

A special under-the-radar player due to playing on a low-profile team, Barkov is a former Lady Byng and Selke Winner, and is now a two-time All-Star. Barkov may not be as recognized as he should, but a Stanley Cup might change that. He dropped ten Points from last year and a lot more in Cup Points.

91. (Tie) Kyle Connor: Winnipeg Jets, Left Wing

59 Cup Points, 82 Games, 0.82 Cup Points per Game, 31 Goals, 49 Assists, 80 Points, -11, 20 PIM, 24 Blocked Shots, 43 Hits, 42 Takeaways, 40 Giveaways, 7.5 Point Shares. 

Connor had another good year, though his Goal output dropped by 16. As he is still well under 30, a 50-Goal campaign for Connor is not out of the question.

94 (TIE). Johnny Gaudreau: Columbus Blue Jackets, Left Wing:

58 Cup Points, 80 Games, 0.73 Cup Points per Game, 21 Goals, 53 Assists, 74 Points, -33, 22 PIM, 18 Blocked Shots, 5 Hits, 49 Takeaways, 50 Giveaways, 5.7 Point Shares. (Last Year, #7)

Gaudreau stunned the hockey community when he signed with the Blue Jackets, but his output dropped from 115 Points and a league-leading +66.

94 (TIE). Joel Eriksson Ek: Minnesota Wild, Center

58 Cup Points, 78 Games, 0.74 Cup Points per Game, 23 Goals, 38 Assists, 61 Points, +4, 103 PIM, 55 Blocked Shots, 119 Hits, 44 Takeaways, 14 Giveaways, 6.1 Point Shares. (Last Year, #121)

Eriksson Ek had three less Goals than last season, but 15 more Assists to give him a career-high of 61.

96. Michael Bunting: Toronto Maple Leafs, Left Wing

57 Cup Points, 82 Games, 0.70 Cup Points per Game, 23 Goals, 26 Assists, 49 Points, +21, 103 PIM, 56 Blocked Shots, 18 Hits, 49 Takeaways, 38 Giveaways, 5.5 Point Shares. (Last Year, #101)

Bunting was third in Calder votes last year, and had less Points overall this season (49 from 63) but he had the same amount of Goals (23).

97 (TIE). Nick Suzuki: Montreal Canadiens, Center

56 Cup Points, 82 Games, 0.68 Cup Points per Game, 26 Goals, 40 Assists, 66 Points, -13, 33 PIM, 56 Blocked Shots, 50 Hits, 42 Takeaways, 52 Giveaways, 5.4 Point Shares. (Last Year, #107)

Suzuki barely missed out on a top ten in Cup Standings, but squeaked in this year. The Habs Center matched last season’s 40 Assists, but added five Goals.

97 (TIE). Dawson Mercer: New Jersey Devils, Center

56 Cup Points, 82 Games, 0.68 Cup Points per Game, 27 Goals, 29 Assists, 56 Points, +22, 14 PIM, 63 Blocked Shots, 36 Hits, 22 Takeaways, 35 Giveaways, 6.4 Point Shares. (Last Year, #255)

An NHL sophomore, Mercer scored 56 at the age of 21. This bodes well for both the Devils and Mercer going forward.

97 (TIE). Brandon Hagel: Tampa Bay Lightning, Left Wing

56 Cup Points, 81 Games, 0.69 Cup Points per Game, 30 Goals, 34 Assists, 64 Points, +23, 54 PIM, 58 Blocked Shots, 68 Hits, 92 Takeaways, 48 Giveaways, 7.2 Point Shares. (Last Year, #197)

Hagel completed his first full year in Tampa, and it was best ever, posting highs in Goals (30), Assists (34), Points (64) and Plus/Minus (+23).

100 (TIE). Troy Terry: Anaheim Ducks, Center & Right Wing

55 Cup Points, 70 Games, 0.79 Cup Points per Game, 23 Goals, 38 Assists, 61 Points, -8, 22 PIM, 23 Blocked Shots, 12 Hits, 43 Takeaways, 27 Giveaways, 5.5 Point Shares. (Last Year, #57)

The product of Denver had six less Points than he did last year, but Terry had his second straight 60-plus Point year.

Players with 54 Cup Points: (Tied for #101)

 

John Gibson: Anaheim Ducks, Goalie

Sergei Bobrovsky: Florida Panthers, Goalie

Vince Trochek: New York Rangers, Center

Quinn Hughes: Vancouver Canucks, Defense

 

Players with 53 Cup Points: (#105)

 

Brandon Montour: Florida Panthers, Defense

 

Players with 51 Cup Points: (Tied for #106)

 

Joonas Korpisalo: Columbus Blue Jackets & Los Angeles Kings, Goalie

Joe Pavelski: Dallas Stars, Center

Matt Duchene: Nashville Predators, Center

Jeff Zucker: Pittsburgh Penguins, Left Wing

Vince Dunn: Seattle Kraken, Defense

 

Players with 50 Cup Points: (Tied for #111)

 

Jeremy Swayman: Boston Bruins, Goalie

Brent Burns: Carolina Hurricanes, Defense

Jesper Bratt: New Jersey Devils, Right Wing

Jordan Eberle: Seattle Kraken, Right Wing

Mikhail Sergachev: Tampa Bay Lightning, Defense

 

Players with 49 Cup Points: (Tied for #116)

 

Karel Vejmelka: Arizona Coyotes, Goalie

Elias Lindholm: Calgary Flames, Center

Matty Beniers: Seattle Kraken, Center

Alex Pietrangelo: Vegas Golden Knights, Defense

 

Players with 48 Cup Points: (Tied for #120)

 

Mikael Backlund: Calgary Flames, Center

Mats Zuccarello: Minnesota Wild, Left Wing

 

Players with 47 Cup Points: (Tied for #122)

 

Dylan Cozens: Buffalo Sabres, Center

Tristan Jarry: Pittsburgh Penguins, Goalie

Victor Hedman: Tampa Bay Lightning, Defense

 

Players with 46 Cup Points: (Tied for #125)

 

Artturi Lehkonen: Colorado Avalanche, Left Wing

Tomas Tatar: New Jersey Devils, New Jersey Devils

 

Players with 45 Cup Points: (Tied for #127)

 

Trevor Zegras: Anaheim Ducks, Center

Lawson Crouse: Arizona Coyotes, Left Wing

Patrick Laine: Columbus Blue Jackets, Right Wing

Matthew Barzal: New York Islanders, Center

Brayden Schenn: St. Louis Blues, Center

Matt Murray: Toronto Maple Leafs, Goalie

 

Players with 44 Cup Points: (Tied for #133)

 

Brady Skjei: Carolina Hurricanes, Defense

Sam Reinhart: Florida Panthers, Center

Ryan Hartman: Minnesota Wild, Right Wing

Jake Allen: Montreal Canadiens, Goalie

Pavel Buchnevich: St. Louis Blues, Right Wing

 

Players with 43 Cup Points: (Tied for #138)

 

Jake DeBrusk: Boston Bruins, Left Wing

Gabriel Vilardi: Los Angeles Kings, Center

Cole Caulfield: Montreal Canadiens, Right Wing

Sam Montembeault: Montreal Canadiens, Goalie

 

Players with 42 Cup Points: (Tied for #142)

 

Jakob Chycrun: Arizona Coyotes & Ottawa Senators, Defense

Jakob Markstrom: Calgary Flames, Goalie

Boone Jenner: Columbus Blue Jackets, Center

Rickard Rakell: Pittsburgh Penguins, Right Wing

Kris Letang: Pittsburgh Penguins, Defense

Martin Jones: Seattle Kraken, Goalie

Logan Couture: San Jose Sharks, Center

 

Players with 41 Cup Points: (Tied for #149)

 

Patrick Kane: Chicago Blackhawks & New York Rangers, Right Wing

Sam Bennett: Florida Panthers, Center

Semyon Varlamov: New York Islanders, Goalie

Alex Killorn: Tampa Bay Lightning, Center

Reilly Smith: Vegas Golden Knights, Right Wing

 

Players with 40 Cup Points: (Tied for #154)

 

Moritz Seider: Dallas Red Wings, Defense

Dominik Kubalik: Detroit Red Wings, Left Wing

Jared Spurgeon: Minnesota Wild, Defense

Filip Forsberg: Nashville Predators, Center

Drake Batherson: Ottawa Senators, Center

 

Players with 39 Cup Points: (Tied for #159)

 

Dillon Dube: Calgary Flames, Center

Phillip Danault: Los Angeles Kings, Center

Nino Niederreiter: Nashville Predators & Winnipeg Jets, Right Wing

 

Players with 38 Cup Points: (Tied for #162)

 

Scott Laughton: Philadelphia Flyers, Goalie

James Reimer: San Jose Sharks, Goalie

Thatcher Demko: Vancouver Canucks, Goalie

Shea Theodore: Vegas Golden Knights, Defense

 

Players with 37 Cup Points: (Tied for #166)

 

Charlie McAvoy: Boston Bruins, Defense

Victor Olofsson: Buffalo Sabres, Right Wing

Rasmus Andersson: Calgary Flames, Defense

Frederik Andersen: Carolina Hurricanes, Goalie

Stefan Noesen: Carolina Hurricanes, Right Wing

David Perron: Detroit Red Wings, Left Wing

Noah Dobson: New York Islanders, Defense

Filip Chytil: New York Rangers, Center

Bryan Rust: Pittsburgh Penguins, Right Wing

Vladimir Tarasenko: St. Louis Blues & New York Rangers, Right Wing

William Carrier: Vegas Golden Knights, Left Wing

Logan Thompson: Vegas Golden Knights, Goalie

Dylan Strome: Washington Capitals, Center

 

Players with 36 Cup Points: (Tied for #179)

 

Nick Schmaltz: Arizona Coyotes, Center

Hampus Lindholm: Boston Bruins, Defense

Pavel Zacha: Boston Bruins: Center

Wyatt Johnston: Dallas Stars: Center

Aaron Ekblad: Florida Panthers: Defense

Drew Doughty: Los Angeles Kings: Defense

 

Players with 35 Cup Points: (Tied for #185)

 

Taylor Hall: Boston Bruins, Left Wing

Casey Mittelstadt: Buffalo Sabres, Center

Blake Coleman: Calgary Flames, Center

Max Domi: Chicago Blackhawks & Dallas Stars, Left Wing

Kyle Palmieri: New York Islanders, Right Wing

Seattle Kraken: Jaden Schwartz, Center

Robert Thomas: St. Louis Blues, Center

Mark Stone: Vegas Golden Knights, Right Wing

Blake Wheeler: Winnipeg Jets, Right Wing

Dmitry Orlov: Washington Capitals & Boston Bruins, Defense

 

Players with 34 Cup Points: (Tied for #195)

 

Cam Fowler: Anaheim Ducks, Defense

Jordan Staal: Carolina Hurricanes, Center

K’Andre Miller: New York Rangers, Defense

Oliver Bjorkstrand: Seattle Kraken, Right Wing

Tomas Hertl: San Jose Sharks, Center

Chandler Stephenson: Vegas Golden Knights, Center

 

Players with 33 Cup Points: (Tied for #201)

 

Frank Vatrano: Anaheim Ducks, Left Wing

Andrew Mangiapane: Calgary Flames, Left Wing

Seth Jarvis: Carolina Hurricanes, Center

J.T. Compher: Colorado Avalanche, Left Wing

Lucas Raymond: Detroit Red Wings, Left Wing

Daniel Sprong: Seattle Kraken, Right Wing

Philipp Grubauer: Seattle Kraken, Goalie

T.J. Oshie: Washington Capitals, Center & Right Wing

John Carlson: Washington Capitals, Defense

 

Players with 32 Cup Points: (Tied for #211)

 

Mason MacTavish: Anaheim Ducks, Center

Kevin Lankinen: Nashville Predators, Goalie

 

Players with 31 Cup Points: (Tied for #213)

 

Mackenzie Weegar: Calgary Flames, Defense

Seth Jones: Chicago Blackhawks, Defense

Valeri Nichuskin: Colorado Avalanche, Right Wing

Tyler Seguin: Dallas Stars, Center

Phoenix Copley: Los Angeles Kings Goalie

Frederick Gaudreau: Minnesota Wild, Center

Michael Hoffman: Montreal Canadiens, Center & Left Wing

Eeli Tolvanen: Seattle Kraken, Nashville Predators & Right Wing

Erik Haula: New Jersey Devils, Left Wing

Kasperi Kapanen: Pittsburgh Penguins & St. Louis Blues, Right Wing

Justin Faulk: St. Louis Blues, Defense

Brock Boeser: Vancouver Canucks, Right WIng

William Karlsson: Vegas Golden Knights, Center

Nicolaj Ehlers: Winnipeg Jets, Left Wing

 

Players with 30 Cup Points: (Tied for #227)

 

Shayne Gotsisbehere: Arizona Coyotes & Carolina Hurricanes, Defense

Nick Foligno: Boston Bruins, Left Wing

Anthony Beauvillier: New York Islanders & Vancouver Canucks, Left Wing

Jacob Trouba: New York Rangers, Defense

Kevin Hayes: Philadelphia Flyers, Right Wing

Casey DeSmith: Pittsburgh Penguins, Goalie

 

Players with 29 Cup Points: (Tied for #233)

 

Barrett Hayton: Arizona Coyotes, Center

David Krejci: Boston Bruins, Center

Trent Frederic: Boston Bruins, Center

Charlie Coyle: Boston Bruins, Center & Right Wing

Pyotr Kochetkov: Carolina Hurricanes, Goalie

Brett Pesce: Carolina Hurricanes, Defense

Antti Raanta: Carolina Hurricanes, Goalie

Jordan Martinook: Carolina Hurricanes, Left Wing

Jack Roslovic: Columbus Blue Jackets, Center

Gustav Forsling: Florida Panthers, Defense

Jonathan Quick: Los Angeles Kings & Vegas Golden Knights

Thomas Novak: Nashville Predators, Center

Adin Hill: Vegas Golden Knights, Goalie

Evgeny Kuznetsov: Washington Capitals, Center

 

Players with 28 Cup Points: (Tied for #247)

 

Evan Rodrigues: Colorado Avalanche, Center

Filip Hronek: Detroit Red Wings & Vancouver Canucks, Defense

Evan Bouchard: Edmonton Oilers, Defense

Zach Parise: New York Islanders, Left Wing

Barclay Goodrow: New York Rangers, Right Wing

Noah Cates: Philadelphia Flyers, Left Wing

Tony DeAngelo: Philadelphia Flyers, Defense

Brandon Tanev: Seattle Kraken, Left Wing

Adam Larsson: Seattle Kraken, Defense

Rasmus Sandin: Toronto Maple Leafs & Washington Capitals, Defense

Erik Gustafsson: Washington Capitals & Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Neil Pionk: Winnipeg Jets, Defense

 

Players with 27 Cup Points: (Tied for #259)

 

Connor Ingram: Arizona Coyotes, Goalie

Travis Boyd: Arizona Coyotes, Center

Gustav Nyquist: Minnesota Wild, Right Wing

Ryan Graves: New Jersey Devils, Defense

Calle Jarnkrok: Toronto Maple Leafs, Center

Paul Cotter: Vegas Golden Knights, Center

 

Players with 26 Cup Points: (Tied for #265)

 

Nick Ritchie: Arizona Coyotes & Calgary Flames, Left Wing

Craig Anderson: Buffalo Sabres, Goalie

Jasperi Kotkaniemi: Carolina Hurricanes, Center

John Klingberg: Anaheim Ducks & Minnesota Wild, Defense

Sam Steel: Minnesota Wild, Center

Yegor Sharangovich: New Jersey Devils, Center

Jean-Gabriel Pageau: New York Islanders, Center

Anton Forsberg: Ottawa Senators, Goalie

Alex Wennberg: Seattle Kraken, Center

Ivan Barbashev: St. Louis Blues & Vegas Golden Knights, Center

Ryan O’Reilly: St. Louis Blues & Toronto Maple Leafs, Center

Nick Paul: Tampa Bay Lightning, Left Wing

Marcus Johansson: Washington Capitals & Minnesota Wild, Center

Adam Lowry: Winnipeg Jets, Left Wing

 

Players with 25 Cup Points: (Tied for #279)

 

Adam Henrique: Anaheim Ducks, Center

Alex Stalock: Chicago Blackhawks, Goalie

Blake Lizotte: Los Angeles Kings, Center

Kirby Dach: Montreal Canadiens, Center

Miles Wood: New Jersey Devils, Left Wing

Jake Sanderson: Ottawa Senators, Defense

Dakota Joshua: Vancouver Canucks, Center

 

Players with 24 Cup Points: (Tied for #286)

 

Ryan Strome: Anaheim Ducks, Center

Jack McBain: Arizona Coyotes, Center

Taylor Raddysh: Chicago Blackhawks, Right Wing

Jake Walman: Detroit Red Wings, Defense

Tyson Barrie: Edmonton Oilers & Nashville Predators, Defense

Mike Matheson: Montreal Canadiens, Defense

Akira Schmid: New Jersey Devils, Goalie

Brian Elliott: Tampa Bay Lightning, Goalie

 

Players with 23 Cup Points: (Tied for #294)

 

Nick Bjugstad: Arizona Coyotes & Edmonton Oilers, Center

Jonathan Toews: Chicago Blackhawks, Center

Sam Lafferty: Chicago Blackhawks & Toronto Maple Leafs

Bowen Byram: Colorado Avalanche, Defense

Devon Toews: Colorado Avalanche, Defense

Yanni Gourde: Seattle Kraken, Center

Conor Sheary: Washington Capitals, Left Wing

 

Players with 22 Cup Points: (Tied for #301)

 

Kirill Marchenko: Columbus Blue Jackets, Right Wing

Jason Dickinson: Chicago Blackhawks, Center

Pavel Francouz: Colorado Avalanche, Goalie

Scott Wedgewood: Dallas Stars, Goalie

Darnell Nurse: Edmonton Oilers, Defense

Trevor Moore: Los Angeles Kings, Left Wing

Cody Glass: Nashville Predators, Center

Joel Farabee: Philadelphia Flyers, Left Wing

Kaapo Kahkonen: San Jose Sharks, Goalie

Dylan DeMelo: Winnipeg Jets, Defense

 

Players with 21 Cup Points: (Tied for #311)

 

Jack Quinn: Buffalo Sabres, Right Wing

Jaccob Slavin: Carolina Hurricanes, Defense

Alex Newhook: Colorado Avalanche, Center

Vladislav Gavrikov: Columbus Blue Jackets & Los Angeles Kings, Defense

Andrew Copp: Detroit Red Wings, Center

Warren Foegele: Edmonton Oilers, Left Wing

Eetu Luostarinen: Florida Panthers, Center

Vladislav Gavrikov: Columbus Blue Jackets & Los Angeles Kings, Defense

Arthur Kaliyev: Los Angeles Kings, Right Wing

Ryan Pulock: New York Islanders, Defense

Derick Brassard: Ottawa Senators, Center

Thomas Chabot: Ottawa Senators, Defense

Andre Burakovsky: Seattle Kraken, Left Wing

Luke Schenn: Vancouver Canucks & Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Conor Garland: Vancouver Canuks, Right Wing

Charlie Lindgren: Washington Capitals, Goalie

Garnet Hathaway: Washington Capitals & Boston Bruins,

 

Players with 20 Cup Points: (Tied for #327)

 

Ukko-Pekka Luukonen: Buffalo Sabres, Goalie

Kent Johnson: Columbus Blue Jackets, Center

Jake McCabe: Chicago Blackhawks & Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Michael Rasmussen: Detroit Red Wings, Center

Mattias Ekholm: Nashville Predators & Edmonton Oilers, Defense

Alexis Lafreniere: New York Rangers, Left Wing

Shane Pinto: Ottawa Senators, Center

Jamie Oleksiak: Seattle Kraken, Defense

Anthony Cirelli: Tampa Bay Lightning, Center

Jake McCabe: Chicago Blackhawks & Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

 

Players with 19 Cup Points: (Tied for #336)

 

Mattias Maccelli: Arizona Coyotes, Left Wing

Jalen Chatfield: Carolina Hurricanes, Defense

Petr Mrazek: Chicago Blackhawks, Goalie

Andreas Athanasiou: Chicago Blackhawks, Center

Spencer Knight: Florida Panthers, Goalie

Cam Talbot: Ottawa Senators, Goalie

Morgan Frost: Philadelphia Flyers, Center

Ivan Provorov: Philadelphia Flyers, Defense

Jeff Petry: Pittsburgh Penguins, Defense

Justin Schultz: Seattle Kraken, Defense

Alexander Barabanov: San Jose Sharks, Forward

Noah Gregor: San Jose Sharks, Center

Brandon Saad: St. Louis Blues, Left Wing

Noel Acciari: St. Louis Blues & Toronto Maple Leafs, Center

Nick Perbix: Tampa Bay Lightning, Defense

Morgan Rielly: Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Mark Giordano: Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Pierre Engvall: Toronto Maple Leafs & New York Islanders, Left Wing

 

Players with 18 Cup Points: (Tied for #354)

 

Nikita Zadorov: Calgary Flames, Defense

Jakub Vrana: Detroit Red Wings & St. Louis Blues, Left Wing

Mattias Janmark: Edmonton Oilers, Center

Radko Gudas: Florida Panthers, Defense

Matt Roy: Los Angeles Kings, Defense

Alex Iafallo: Los Angeles Kings, Center

Brandon Duhaime: Minnesota Wild, Right Wing

Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Montreal Canadiens, Left Wing

Brenden Gallagher: Montreal Canadiens, Right Wing

Yakov Trenin: Nashville Predators, Center

Juuso Parssinen: Nashville Predators, Center

Travis Sanheim: Philadelphia Flyers, Defense

Jeff Carter: Pittsburgh Penguins, Center

Morgan Geekie: Seattle Kraken, Defense

Kevin LaBlanc: San Jose Sharks, Right Wing

Justin Holl: Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Laurent Brossoit: Vegas Golden Knights, Goalie

Sonny Milano: Washington Capitals, Left Wing

 

Players with 17 Cup Points: (Tied for #372)

 

Daniil Tarasov: Columbus Blue Jackets, Goalie

Sean Kuraly: Columbus Blue Jackets, Center

Logan O’Connor: Colorado Avalanche, Right Wing

Alex Nedeljkovic: Detroit Red Wings, Goalie

Tyler Bertuzzi: Detroit Red Wings & Boston Bruins, Left Wing

Evander Kane: Edmonton Oilers, Left Wing

Jack Campbell: Edmonton Oilers, Goalie

Alex Lyon: Florida Panthers, Goalie

Carl Grundstrom: Los Angeles Kings, Right Wing

David Savard: Montreal Canadiens, Defense

Josh Anderson: Montreal Canadiens, Right Wing

Michael Pezzetta: Montreal Canadiens, Center

Kiefer Sherwood: Nashville Predators, Right Wing

Scott Mayfield: New York Islanders, Defense

Evgeny Svechnikov: San Jose Sharks, Left Wing

Ross Colton: Tampa Bay Lightning, Center

Zach Aston-Reese: Toronto Maple Leafs, Center

Ilya Mikheyev: Vancouver Canucks, Forward

Nic Dowd: Washington Capitals, Center

 

Players with 16 Cup Points: (Tied for #391)

 

Juuso Valimaki: Arizona Coyotes, Defense

Tyler Johnson: Chicago Blackhawks, Center

Connor Murphy: Chicago Blackhawks, Defense

Samuel Girard: Colorado Avalanche, Defense

Anton Lundell: Florida Panthers, Center

Mikey Anderson: Los Angeles Kings, Defense

Kaapo Kakko: New York Rangers, Right Wing

Mads Sogaard: Ottawa Senators, Goalie

Tyler Pitlick: St. Louis Blues, Center

Corey Perry: Tampa Bay Lightning, Right Wing

 

Players with 15 Cup Points: (Tied for #401)

 

Kyle Okposo: Buffalo Sabres, Right Wing

Michael Stone: Calgary Flames

Jonathan Huberdeau: Calgary Flames

Eric Robinson: Columbus Blue Jackets

Ryan Johansen: Nashville Predators

Luke Evangelista: Nashville Predators

Mackenize Blackwood: New Jersey Devils, Goalie

Tomas Griess: St. Louis Blues

Michael Amadio: Vegas Golden Knights

Trevor van Riemsdyk: Washington Capitals

 

Players with 14 Cup Points: (Tied for #411)

 

Christian Fischer: Arizona Coyotes, Defense

Owen Power: Buffalo Sabres, Defense

Noah Hanifin: Calgary Flames, Defense

Mason Marchement: Dallas Stars, Forward

Pius Suter: Detroit Red Wings, Forward

Sean Durzi: Los Angeles Kings, Defense

Jonathan Drouin: Montreal Canadiens, Left Wing

Ryan McDonagh: Nashville Predators, Defense

Casey Cizikas: New York Islanders, Center

Jaroslav Halak: New York Rangers, Goalie

Marcus Pettersson: Pittsburgh Penguins, Defense

 

Players with 13 Cup Points: (Tied for #422)

 

Connor Clifton: Boston Bruins, Defense

J.J. Peterka: Buffalo Sabres, Right Wing

Adam Ruzicka: Calgary Flames, Center

Teuvo Teravainen: Carolina Hurricanes, Forward

Jujhar Khaira: Chicago Blackhawks, Left Wing

Colin Miller: Dallas Stars, Defense

Eric Staal: Florida Panthers, Center

Jaret Anderson-Dolan: Los Angeles Kings, Center

Jonas Siegenthaler: New Jersey Devils, Defense

Alexander Romanov: New York Islanders, Defense

Jimmy Vesey: New York Rangers, Left Wing

Sammy Blais: New York Rangers & St. Louis Blues, Left Wing

Samuel Ersson: Philadelphia Flyers, Goalie

Ryan Donato: Seattle Kraken, Center

Calle Rosen: St. Louis Blues, Defense

Joel Hofer: St. Louis Blues, Goalie

Jake Neighbours: St. Louis Blues, Left Wing

 

Players with 12 Cup Points: (Tied for #439)

 

Dmitry Kulikov: Anaheim Ducks & Pittsburgh Penguins, Defense

Dylan Guenther: Arizona Coyotes, Right Wing

Ivan Prosvetov: Arizona Coyotes, Goalie

J.J. Moser: Arizona Coyotes, Defense

Matt Grzelcyk: Boston Bruins, Defense

Paul Stastny: Carolina Hurricanes: Center

Lukas Reichel: Chicago Blackhawks, Left Wing

Esa Lindell: Dallas Stars, Defense

Radek Faksa: Dallas Stars, Center

Klim Kostin: Edmonton Oilers, Right Wing

Kailer Yamamoto: Edmonton Oilers, Right Wing

Jonas Brodin: Minnesota Wild, Defense

Mark Jankowski: Nashville Predators, Center

Tyler Motte: Ottawa Senators & New York Rangers, Center

Travis Hamonic: Ottawa Senators, Defense

Erik Cernak: Tampa Bay Lightning, Defense

Denis Malgin: Toronto Maple Leafs & Colorado Avalanche

Pavel Dorofeyev: Vegas Golden Knights, Left Wing

Nick Jensen: Washington Capitals, Defense

 

Players with 11 Cup Points: (Tied for #461)

 

Jakob Silfverberg: Anaheim Ducks, Left Wing

Phil Kessel: Arizona Coyotes, Right Wing

Peyton Krebs: Buffalo Sabres, Center

Eric Comrie: Buffalo Sabres, Goalie

Devon Levi: Buffalo Sabres, Goalie

Dan Vladar: Calgary Flames, Goalie

Jesper Fast: Carolina Hurricanes, Right Wing

Lukas Sedlak: Colorado Avalanche & Philadelphia Flyers, Center

Jani Hakanpaa: Dallas Stars, Defense

Marcus Foligno: Minnesota Wild, Left Wing

Christian Dvorak: Montreal Canadiens, Center

Evgeni Dadonov: Montreal Canadiens & Dallas Stars, Right Wing

Mikael Granlund: Nashville Predators & Pittsburgh Penguins, Center

Damon Severson: New Jersey Devils, Defense

Brian Dumoulin: Pittsburgh Penguins, Defense

Nick Bonino: San Jose Sharks & Pittsburgh Penguins, Center

Colton Parayko: St. Louis Blues, Defense

Torrey Krug: St. Louis Blues, Defense

Vladimir Namestinkov: Tampa Bay Lightning & Winnipeg Jets, Center

Timothy Liljgeren: Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Nicolas Roy: Vegas Golden Knights, Center

Nicholas Hague: Vegas Golden Knights, Defense

Cole Perfetti: Winnipeg Jets, Center

 

Players with 10 Cup Points: (Tied for #485)

 

Lukas Dostal: Anaheim Ducks, Goalie

Jayson Megna: Anaheim Ducks, Center

Brandon Carlo: Boston Bruins, Defense

Walker Duehr: Calgary Flames, Forward

Adam Boqvist: Columbus Blue Jackets, Defense

Jarred Tinordi: Chicago Blackhawks, Defense

Joel Kirivanta: Dallas Stars, Forward

Jonathan Berggren: Detroit Red Wings, Right Wing

Matt Dumba: Minnesota Wild, Defense

Jordan Harris: Montreal Canadiens, Defense

Joel Armia: Montreal Canadiens, Right Wing

Tanner Jeannot: Nashville Predators & Tampa Bay Lightning, Forward

Colton Sissons: Nashville Predators, Center

Jesper Boqvist: New Jersey Devils, Center

Josh Bailey: New York Islanders, Center

Adam Pelech: New York Islanders, Defense

Ryan Lindgren: New York Rangers, Defense

Will Borgen: Seattle Kraken, Defense

Luke Kunin: San Jose Sharks, Center

Justin Woll: Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Maple Leafs

Brayden McNabb: Vegas Golden Knights, Defense

Anthony Mantha: Washington Capitals, Right Wings

Sam Gagner: Winnipeg Jets, Center

Lars Eller: Washington Capitals & Colorado Avalanche

 

 

Players with 9 Cup Points: (Tied for #510)

 

Scott Harrington: San Jose Sharks & Anaheim Ducks, Defense

Max Comtois: Anaheim Ducks, Left Wing

Derek Stepan: Carolina Hurricanes, Center

Mathieu Olivier: Columbus Blue Jackets, Forward

Nick Blackenburg: Columbus Blue Jackets, Defense

Marcus Bjork: Columbus Blue Jackets, Defense

Arvid Soderblom: Chicago Blackhawks, Goalie

Mason Shaw: Minnesota Wild, Center

Jacob Middleton: Minnesota Wild, Defense

Jeremy Lauzon: Nashville Predators, Defense

Ondrej Palat: New Jersey Devils, Left Wing

John Marino: New Jersey Devils, Defense

Nathan Bastian: New Jersey Devils, Right Wing

Oliver Wahlstrom: New York Islanders, Right Wing

Wade Allison: Philadelphia Flyers, Center

Rasmus Ristolainen: Philadelphia Flyers, Defense

Felix Sandstrom: Philadelphia Flyers, Goalie

Nicholas Deslauriers: Philadelphia Flyers, Left Wing

James van Riemsdyk: Philadelphia Flyers, Left Wing

Danton Heinen: Pittsburgh Penguins, Center

Mario Ferraro: San Jose Sharks, Defense

Erik Kallgren: Toronto Maple Leafs, Goalie

Alex Kerfoot: Toronto Maple Leafs, Center

Spencer Martin: Vancouver Canucks, Goalie

Phillip Di Giuseppe: Vancouver Canucks, Left Wing

Ben Hutton: Vegas Golden Knights, Defense

Nicklas Backstrom: Washington Capitals, Center

Brenden Dillon: Winnipeg Jets, Defense

Saku Maenalanen: Winnipeg Jets, Right Wing

Nate Schmidt: Winnipeg Jets, Defense

 

Players with 8 Cup Points: (Tied for #539)

 

Brett Ritchie: Calgary Flames & Arizona Coyotes, Right Wing

Calgary Flames: Trevor Lewis, Center

Emil Bemstrom: Columbus Blue Jackets, Center

Nils Lundqvist: Dallas Stars, Defense

Robby Fabbri: Detroit Red Wings, Center

Ryan Lomberg: Florida Panthers, Left Wing

Calen Addison: Minnesota Wild, Defense

Sean Monahan: Montreal Canadiens, Center

Arber Xhekaj: Montreal Canadiens, Defense

Kaiden Guhle: Montreal Canadiens, Defense

Fabian Zetterlund: New Jersey Devils & San Jose Sharks, Right Wing

Matt Martin: New York Islanders, Left Wing

Sebastian Aho: New York Islanders, Defense

Hudson Fasching: New York Islanders, Right Wing

Julian Gauthier: New York Rangers & Ottawa Senators, Right Wing

Carson Soucy: Seattle Kraken, Defense

Pat Maroon: Tampa Bay Lightning, Left Wing

Tyler Myers: Vancouver Canucks, Defense

Keegan Kolesar: Vegas Golden Knights, Right Wing

Alec Martinez: Vegas Golden Knights, Defense

Martin Fehevary: Washington Capitals, Defense

Morgan Barron: Winnipeg Jets, Center

 

Players with 7 Cup Points: (Tied for #562)

 

Simon Benoit: Anaheim Ducks, Defense

Max Jones: Anaheim Ducks, Left Wing

Tomas Nosek: Boston Bruins, Center

Vinnie Hinostroza: Buffalo Sabres, Center

Zack Werenski: Columbus Blue Jackets, Defense

Philip Kurashev: Chicago Blackhawks, Center

Boris Katchouk: Chicago Blackhawks, Left Wing

Martin Kaut: Colorado Avalanche & San Jose Sharks, Right Wing

Josh Manson: Colorado Avalanche, Defense

Brett Kulak: Edmonton Oilers, Defense

Derek Ryan: Edmonton Oilers, Center

Ryan McLeod: Edmonton Oilers, Center

Connor Dewar: Minnesota Wild, Center

Justin Barron: Montreal Canadiens, Defense

Phillip Tomasino: Nashville Predators, Center

Cal Clutterbuck: New York Islanders, Right Wing

Samuel Bolduc: New York Islanders, Defense

Simon Holmstrom: New York Islanders, Right Wing

Jan Rutta: Pittsburgh Penguins, Defense

Ryan Reaves: New York Rangers & Minnesota Wild, Right Wing

Brock McGinn: Pittsburgh Penguins & Anaheim Ducks, Left Wing

Teddy Blueger: Pittsburgh Penguins & Vegas Golden Knights, Center

Matt Nieto: San Jose Sharks & Colorado Avalanche, Left Wing

Marc-Edouard Vlasic: San Jose Sharks

Alexey Toropchenko: St. Louis Blues, Right Wing

Ian Cole: Tampa Bay Lightning, Defense

David Kampf: Toronto Maple Leafs, Center

Michael Hutchinson: Toronto Maple Leafs & Columbus Blue Jackets, Goalie

Sheldon Dries: Vancouver Canucks, Center

Oliver Ekman-Larsson: Vancouver Canucks, Defense

Collin Delia: Vancouver Canucks, Goalie

Zach Whitecloud: Vegas Golden Knights, Defense

Michael Eyssimont: Winnipeg Jets, San Jose Sharks & Tampa Bay Lightning, Center

 

Players with 6 Cup Points: (Tied for #596)

Kevin Shattenkirk: Anaheim Ducks, Defense

Derek Forbort: Boston Bruins, Defense

Ilya Lybushkin: Buffalo Sabres, Defense

Elvis Merzlikins: Columbus Blue Jackets, Goalie

Tim Berni: Columbus Blue Jackets, Defense

Jaxson Stauber: Chicago Blackhawks, Goalie

Ty Dellendrea: Dallas Stars, Center

Ryan Suter: Dallas Stars, Defense

Elmer Soderblom: Detroit Red Wings, Right Wing

Adam Erne: Detroit Red Wings, Left Wing

Olli Maatta: Detroit Red Wings, Defense

Nick Cousins: Florida Panthers, Center

Aleksander Edler: Los Angeles Kings, Defense

Juraj Slafkosky: Montreal Canadiens, Left Wing

Joel Edmundson: Montreal Canadiens, Defense

Jordan Gross: New York Rangers, Defense

Braden Schneider: New York Rangers, Defense

Vitali Kravstov: New York Rangers & Vancouver Canucks, Right Wing

Austin Watson: Ottawa Senators, Left Wing

Mathieu Joseph: Ottawa Senators, Right Wing

Mark Kastelic: Ottawa Senators, Center

Pierre-Olivier Joseph: Pittsburgh Penguins, Defense

Ryan Poehling: Pittsburgh Penguins, Center

Steven Lorentz: San Jose Sharks, Forward

Josh Leivo: St. Louis Blues, Left Wing

Robert Bortuzzo: St. Louis Blues, Defense

Joey Anderson: Toronto Maple Leafs & Chicago Blackhawks, Right Wing

Nicolas Aube-Kubel: Toronto Maple Leafs & Washington Capitals, Right Wing

Arturs Silovs: Vancouver Canucks, Goalie

Ethan Bear: Vancouver Canucks, Defense

Kyle Burroughs: Vancouver Canucks, Defense

Nicolas Aube-Kubel: Toronto Maple Leafs & Washington Capitals, Right Wing

 

Players with 5 Cup Points: (Tied for #627)

Anthony Stolarz: Anaheim Ducks, Goalie

Derek Grant: Anaheim Ducks, Center

Brett Leason: Anaheim Ducks, Right Wing

A.J. Greer: Boston Bruins, Left Wing

Craig Smith: Boston Bruins & Washington Capitals, Center

Erik Gudbranson: Columbus Blue Jackets, Defense

Jonas Johansson: Colorado Avalanche, Goalie

Luke Glendening: Dallas Stars, Center

Austin Czarnik: Detroit Red Wings, Center

Marc Staal: Florida Panthers, Defense

Tyson Jost: Minnesota Wild & Buffalo Sabres, Right Wing

Alex Belzile: Montreal Canadiens, Forward

Jake Evans: Montreal Canadiens, Center

Kevin Bahl: New Jersey Devils, Defense

Michael McLeod: New Jersey Devils, Center

Kevin Mandolese: Ottawa Senators, Goalie

Dylan Ferguson: Ottawa Senators, Goalie

Josh Archibald: Pittsburgh Penguins, Right Wing

Nico Sturm: San Jose Sharks, Center

Karson Kuhlman: Seattle Kraken & Winnipeg Jets, Center

Nicholas Robertson: Toronto Maple Leafs, Left Wing

Jordie Benn: Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Nils Aman: Vancouver Canucks, Center

Aliaksei Protas: Washington Capitals, Center

Matt Irwin: Washington Capitals, Defense

Kevin Stenlund: Winnipeg Jets, Center

Mason Appleton: Winnipeg Jets, Center

Players with 4 Cup Points: (Tied for #655)

Conor Timmons: Arizona Coyotes & Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Liam O’Brien: Arizona Coyotes, Center

Keith Kinkaid: Boston Bruins, Goalie

Lukas Rousek: Buffalo Sabres, Right Wing

Riley Stillman: Buffalo Sabres, Defense

Radim Zohorna: Calgary Flames & Toronto Maple Leafs, Forward

Max Pacioretty: Carolina Hurricanes, Left Wing

Caleb Jones: Chicago Blackhawks, Defense

Cole Guttman: Chicago Blackhawks, Center

Buddy Robinson: Dallas Stars, Right Wing

Cal Petersen: Los Angeles Kings, Goalie

Alex Gologoski: Minnesota Wild, Defense

Jonathan Kovacevic: Montreal Canadiens, Defense

Jesse Ylonen: Montreal Canadiens, Right Wing

Robin Salo: New York Islanders, Defense

Keiffer Bellows: New York Islanders & Philadelphia Flyers, Left Wing

Erik Brannstrom: Ottawa Senators, Defense

Cam York: Philadelphia Flyers, Defense

Tyson Foerster: Philadelphia Flyers, Right Wing

Alex Nylander: Pittsburgh Penguins, Left Wing

Nikita Alexandrov: St. Louis Blues, Center

Zach Bogosian: Tampa Bay Lightning, Defense

T.J. Brodie: Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Brett Howden: Vegas Golden Knights, Center

Alec Martinez: Vegas Golden Knights, Defense

Beck Malenstyn: Washington Capitals, Left Wing

Joe Snively: Washington Capitals, Forward

 

Players with 3 Cup Points: (Tied for #683)

Troy Stecher, Arizona Coyotes & Calgary Flames, Defense

Anders Bjork, Buffalo Sabres & Chicago Blackhawks, Left Wing

Connor Mackey: Calgary Flames & Arizona Coyotes, Defense

Chris Tanev: Calgary Flames, Defense

Jake Bean: Columbus Blue Jackets, Defense

Andrew Peeke: Columbus Blue Jackets, Defense

Trey Fix-Wolansky: Columbus Blue Jackets, Right Wing

Mackenzie Entwistle: Chicago Blackhawks, Right Wing

Filip Zadina: Detroit Red Wings, Right Wing

Jordan Oesterle: Detroit Red Wings, Defense

Alex Chiasson: Detroit Red Wings, Right Wing

Joe Veleno: Detroit Red Wings, Center

Dylan Holloway: Edmonton Oilers, Center

Jesse Puljuvari: Edmonton Oilers, Right Wing

Cody Ceci: Edmonton Oilers, Defense

Colin White: Florida Panthers, Center

Quentin Byfield: Los Angeles Kings, Center

Sean Walker: Los Angeles Kings, Defense

Brendan Lemieux: Los Angeles Kings & Philadelphia Flyers, Left Wing

Jonathon Merrill: Minnesota Wild, Defense

Alexandre Carrier: Nashville Predators, Defense

Michael McCarron: Nashville Predators, Right Wing

Zac Jones: New York Rangers, Defense

Artem Zub: Ottawa Senators, Defense

Zach MacEwen: Philadelphia Flyers & Los Angeles Kings, Center

Tanner Laczynski: Philadelphia Flyers, Center

Eetu Makiniemi: San Jose Sharks, Goalie

Jonah Gadjovich: San Jose Sharks, Left Wing

Henry Thrun: San Jose Sharks, Defense

Radim Simek: San Jose Sharks, Defense

Darren Raddysh: Tampa Bay Lightning, Defense

Pontus Holmberg: Toronto Maple Leafs, Right Wing

Jiri Patera, Vegas Golden Knights, Goalie

Kyle Capobianco, Winnipeg Jets, Defense

David Rittich, Winnipeg Jets, Goalie

Axel Jonsson Fjallby, Winnipeg Jets, Left Wing

 

Players with 2 Cup Points: (Tied for #721)

Milos Keleman: Arizona Coyotes, Center

Rasmus Aspluns: Buffalo Sabres, Left Wing

Zemgus Girgenson: Buffalo Sabres, Center

Henri Jokiharju: Buffalo Sabres, Defense

Jakob Pelletier, Calgary Flames, Left Wing

Reese Johnson: Chicago Blackhawks, Forward

Andrew Cogliano: Colorado Avalanche, Left Wing

Dryden Hunt: Colorado Avalanche & Toronto Maple Leafs, Left Wing

Brad Hunt: Colorado Avalanche, Defense

Ben Meyers: Colorado Avalanche, Forward

Kurtis MacDermid: Colorado Avalanche, Defense

Matt Luff: Detroit Red Wings, Right Wing

Joseph Cramarossa: Minnesota Wild, Center

Brock Faber: Minnesota Wild, Defense

Rem Pitlick: Montreal Canadiens, Center

Cole Smith: Nashville Predators, Forward

Cal Foote: Nashville Predators, Defense

Spencer Stastney: Nashville Predators, Defense

Zach Sanford: Nashville Predators, Left Wing

Alexander Holtz: New Jersey Devils, Right Wing

Aatu Raty: New York Islanders & Vancouver Canucks, Center

Ryan Carpenter: New York Rangers, Center

Derick Brassard: Ottawa Senators, Center

Patrick Brown: Philadelphia Flyers & Ottawa Senators, Center

Ty Smith, Pittsburgh Penguins, Defense

William Eklund, San Jose Sharks, Left Wing

Tyler Tucker, St. Louis Blues, Defense

Marco Scandella, St. Louis Blues, Defense

Niko Mikkola: St. Louis Blues & New York Rangers, Defense

Phillippe Myers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Defense

Curtis Lazar, Vancouver Canucks & New Jersey Devils, Center

Vasily Podkolzin, Vancouver Canucks, Right Wing

Akito Hirose, Vancouver Canucks, Defense

Guillaume Brisebois, Vancouver Canucks, Defense

 

Players with 1 Cup Point: (Tied for #755)

Pavol Regenda: Anaheim Ducks, Left Wing

Sam Carrick: Anaheim Ducks, Center

Drew Helleson: Anaheim Ducks, Defense

Laurent Dauphin: Arizona Coyotes, Center

Jakub Zboril: Boston Bruins, Defense

Jakub Lauko: Boston Bruins, Center

Lawrence Pilut: Buffalo Sabres, Defense

Mattias Samuelsson: Buffalo Sabres, Defense

Milan Lucic: Calgary Flames, Left Wing

Dylan Coghlan: Carolina Hurricanes, Left Wing

Jack Drury: Carolina Hurricanes, Center

Justin Danforth: Columbus Blue Jackets, Right Wing

Cole Sillinger: Columbus Blue Jackets, Center

Liam Foudy: Columbus Blue Jackets, Center

Ian Mitchell: Chicago Blackhawks, Defense

Andreas Englund: Chicago Blackhawks, Defense

Jacob MacDonald: Colorado Avalanche & San Jose Sharks, Defense

Justus Annunen: Colorado Avalanche, Goalie

Jani Hakanpaa: Dallas Stars, Defense

Denis Gurianov: Dallas Stars & Montreal Canadiens, Right Wing

Philip Broberg: Edmonton Oilers, Defense

Josh Mahura: Florida Panthers, Defense

Rudolfs Balcers: Florida Panthers & Tampa Bay Lightning, Left Wing

Patric Hornqvist: Florida Panthers, Right Wing

Aleksi Heponiemi: Florida Panthers, Center

Zac Dalpe: Florida Panthers, Right Wing

Anthony Duclair: Florida Panthers, Left Wing

Chris Tierney: Florida Panthers & Montreal Canadiens, Center

Samuel Fagemo: Los Angeles Kings, Left Wing

Rasmus Kupari: Los Angeles Kings, Center

Jordan Greenway: Minnesota Wild & Buffalo Sabres, Left Wing

John Leonard: Nashville Predators, Left Wing

Egor Afanasyev: Nashville Predators, Left Wing   

Brendan Smith: New Jersey Devils, Defense

Luke Hughes: New Jersey Devils, Defense

Jake Lucchini: Ottawa Senators, Right Wing

Josh Norris: Ottawa Senators, Center

Dylan Gambrell: Ottawa Senators, Center

Nick Seeler: Philadelphia Flyers, Defense

John Hayden: Seattle Kraken, Center

Matt Benning: San Jose Sharks, Defense

Oskar Lindblom: San Jose Sharks, Left Wing

Daniil Guschin, San Jose Sharks, Left Wing

Nick Leddy: St. Louis Blues, Defense

Nathan Walker, St. Louis Blues, Center

Cole Koepke, Tampa Bay Lightning, Left Wing

Pierre Edouard Bellemare, Tampa Bay Lightning, Left Wing

Lane Pederson, Vancouver Canucks & Columbus Blue Jackets, Right Wing

Cole McWard, Vancouver Canucks, Defense

Kaedan Korczak, Vegas Golden Knights, Defense

Logan Stanley, Winnipeg Jets, Defense

 

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The Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy is similar to the Art Ross Trophy in that there is one fixed mathematical perimeter, and it could have existed (albeit under a different name) since the NHL was formed.

The Montreal Canadiens donated the award in honor of Richard, who was the first player to score 50 Goals in an NHL season (which he did in 50 Games) and the first to score 500 in a career.  It was first issued in 1999.

The results are as follows:

There are currently 7 former Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy winners who are Hockey Hall of Fame eligible, with 3 entering, yielding a percentage of 39.2.  

If we go by yearly winners, there is an increase to 9 eligible years, with 5 of them generating a Hockey Hall of Famer.  That is a 55.5 Percentage.

The following are the past players who have won the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy, are eligible for the Hockey Hall of Fame, and have been enshrined.

1999:  Teemu Selanne, The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Right Wing.  47 Goals, 60 Assists, 107 Points, +18, 14.3 Point Shares.  

Had the Richard existed earlier, this would be Selanne's third win and a successful defense.  As it stands, this was.  Selanne's only Richard trophy, in a year where he finished fifth for the Hart, third in Byng voting, and was a Second Team All-Star.  Selanne's Hall of Fame career also includes a Calder, a Masterton, and a Stanley Cup with Anaheim in 2007.   The "Finnish Flash" lit the lamp 684 times over his career.

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2017.

2000:  Pavel Bure, Florida Panthers, Right Wing.  58 Goals, 36 Assists, 94 Points, -25, 13.5 Point Shares.  

The "Finnish Flash" gave way to the "Russian Rocket," who would have won the award in 1993/94 with 60 Goals.  This season, Bure was first in Even Strength Goals (45), Game-Winning Goals (14), and Shots (360), with a Second Team All-Star and a third-place finish in Hart balloting.

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012.

2001 (2):  Pavel Bure, Florida Panthers, Right Wing.  59 Goals, 33 Assists, 92 Points, -25, 13.5 Point Shares.  

In the third year of the Richard Trophy, we have our first repeat winner in Bure, who was ninth in Hart voting.  This was his last monster year, as he was beset with injuries, and he last played in the NHL in 2003, netting 428 Goals over 12 seasons.

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012.

2002:  Jarome Iginla, Calgary Flames, Right Wing.  52 Goals, 44 Assists, 96 Points, +27, 14.4 Point Shares.  

Iginla was on his way to becoming a superstar, but this was the year he accomplished it.  The Calgary Wing also won the Art Ross and the Lester B. Pearson while earning First Team All-Star honors.  The runner-up for the Hart was also first in Even Strength Goals (35).

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020.

2004 Co-Winner (2):  Jarome Iginla, Calgary Flames, Right Wing.  41 Goals, 32 Assists, 73 Points, +21, 11.1 Point Shares.  

This was the first year where there were Rocket Richard had multiple winners, but with all due respect to Rick Nash and Ilya Kovalchuk, Iginla would be the one who historically stood out.  Iginla was again the Hart runner-up and the first Richard winner to win the King Clancy Award.  He scored 525 Goals over his career.

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020.

The following are the players who have won the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy who are eligible for the Hockey Hall of Fame and have not been selected:

2003:  Milan Hejduk, Colorado Avalanche, Right Wing.  50 Goals, 48 Assists, 98 Points, +52, 14.6 Point Shares. 

Hejduk played all 14 of his NHL seasons with Colorado, and though he helped take the Avalanche to the Stanley Cup in 2001, this was his best year.  The Czech Wing not only led the NHL in Goals, but he was also number one in Even Strength Goals (32) and Plus/Minus (+52) and was a Second Team All-Star.  Hejduk scored 375 Goals over his career.

Eligible Since 2016.  Ranked #100 on Notinhalloffame.com.

2004 Co-Winner:  Rick Nash, Columbus Blue Jackets, Left Wing.  41 Goals, 16 Assists, 57 Points, -35, 7.7 Point Shares.

Statistically, Nash is the most fascinating Richard winner to date, as the 2003/04 co-winner (with Ilya Kovalchuk and Jarome Iginla), and is the only one with a sub -30 Plus/Minus, though, to be fair, Columbus was horrible that the time.  This was also Nash's sophomore year, but his last major accolade in the NHL.  He did play until 2018, netting 437 Goals.

Eligible Since 2021.  Ranked #42 on Notinhalloffame.com.

2006:  Jonathan Cheechoo, San Jose Sharks, Right Wing.  56 Goals, 37 Assists, 93 Points, +23, 12.7 Point Shares.

Cheechoo's season exploded when Joe Thornton was traded from Boston to the Sharks, and he became and remains the most unexpended Richard winner in award history.  He never had a season like that again and only had 170 Goals over his career.

Eligible Since 2018.  Unranked on Notinhalloffame.com.

2007:  Vincent Lecavalier, Tampa Bay Lightning, Center.  52 Goals, 56 Assists, 108 Points, +2, 12.7 Point Shares.

Lecavalier was the first Center to win the Richard and was a Second Team All-Star.  A Stanley Cup Champion before, Lecavalier was fourth in Hart voting and won the King Clancy the season after.  He had 421 career Goals.

Eligible Since 2019.  Ranked #23 on Notinhalloffame.com.

The following are the players who have won the NHL Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy who have retired but have not met the mandatory years out of the game to qualify for the Hockey Hall of Fame: 

2004:  Ilya Kovalchuk, Atlanta Thrashers, Left Wing.  41 Goals, 46 Losses, 87 Points, -10, 10.6 Point Shares.

Kovalchuk was one of three winners of the 2004 Rocket Richard award, and unless the Atlanta Thrashers are resurrected from the dead, this will be the only winner from Hotlanta.  The Russian star would later have two 50-Goal seasons and scored 328 Goals in the NHL.

Eligible in 2024.

The following are the past players who have won the NHL Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy and are eligible for the Hockey Hall of Fame and are still active.

2008:  Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, Left Wing.  65 Goals, 47 Assists, 112 Points, +28, 17.2 Point Shares.

Ovechkin was the first Richard winner (though far from the first player) to have a 60-plus Goal season, and he also won the Hart, Lester B. Pearson, and Art Ross and was a First Team All-Star.  He was also tops in Even Strength Goals (43), Power Play Goals (22), Game-Winning Goals (11), and Shots (446).

37 Years Old, Playing for the Washington Capitals.

2009 (2):  Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, Left Wing.  56 Goals, 54 Assists, 110 Points, +8, 14.5 Point Shares.

Ovechkin was a back-to-back Hart, Pearson, and First Team All-Star, and he was the league leader in Even Strength Goals (36) and Shots (528).

37 Years Old, Playing for the Washington Capitals.

2010 Co-Winner:  Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins, Center.  51 Goals, 58 Assists, 109 Points, +15, 14.7 Point Shares.

Crosby was only in his early 20s, but before he won his first Richard, he was already a Stanley Cup winner, a Hart winner, and a Ted Lindsay Award winner.  He did not win the Hart or Lindsay this season (he was third for the Hart), but "Sid the Kid" won the Mark Messier Leadership Award.

35 Years Old, Playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

2010 Co-Winner:  Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Center.  51 Goals, 54 Assists, 95 Points, -2, 12.8 Point Shares.

Stamkos won his first Richard Trophy and also led the NHL in Power Play Goals (24).  He was sixth in Hart voting.

32 Years Old, Playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

2011:  Corey Perry, Anaheim Ducks, Right Wing.  50 Goals, 48 Assists, 98 Points, +9, 13.3 Point Shares.

Perry helped take the Ducks to a Stanley Cup win in 2007, and he not only won the Richard this season, but he was also the Hart Trophy winner.  He also topped the NHL in Even Strength Goals (32).

37 Years Old, Playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

2012 (2):  Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Center.  60 Goals, 37 Assists, 97 Points, +7, 14.6 Point Shares.

Stamkos joined the 60-Goal club, winning his second Richard in the process.  Earning Second Team All-Pro honors and finishing second in for the Hart, Stamkos would later lead the Lightning to two Stanley Cups (2020 & 2021).

32 Years Old, Playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

2013 (3):  Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, Left Wing.  32 Goals, 24 Assists, 56 Points, +2, 8.0 Point Shares.

Ovechkin became the first man to win three Richard awards, and as he did in the first two, he was also the Hart Trophy winner.  He was again first in Even Strength Goals (16) and Shots (220).

37 Years Old, Playing for the Washington Capitals.

2014 (4):  Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, Left Wing.  51 Goals, 28 Assists, 79 Points, -35, 10.2 Point Shares.

Now the first four-time Richard winner, Ovechkin failed to win the Hart (he was only 23^rd), but he landed another first-place finish in Power Play Goals (24) and Shots (386).

37 Years Old, Playing for the Washington Capitals.

2015 (5):  Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, Left Wing.  53 Goals, 28 Assists, 81 Points, +10, 12.6 Point Shares.

Not only did Ovechkin win his fifth Richard Trophy, but he also became the first to win it three years in a row.  Ovechkin was also second for the Hart and was the league leader in Power Play Goals (25), Game Winning Goals (11), and Shots (395).

37 Years Old, Playing for the Washington Capitals.

2016 (6):  Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, Left Wing.  50 Goals, 21 Assists, 71 Points, +21, 11.7 Point Shares.

Ovechkin secured his sixth Richard and fourth straight Richard while finishing sixth for the Hart.  He also was first in Even Strength Goals (31), Power Play Goals (19), and Shots (398).

37 Years Old, Playing for the Washington Capitals.

2017 (2):  Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins, Center.  44 Goals, 45 Assists, 89 Points, +17, 12.3 Point Shares.

Crosby was the runner-up for the Hart Trophy, but he captured a better one with his third Stanley Cup, a back-to-back win.  

35 Years Old, Playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

2018 (7):  Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, Left Wing.  49 Goals, 38 Assists, 87 Points, +3, 11.2 Point Shares.

A new streak began in 2017/18 for Ovechkin, whose seventh Richard came with a much bigger prize.  Ovechkin led Washington to a Stanley Cup win this season while also winning the Conn Smythe.

37 Years Old, Playing for the Washington Capitals.

2019 (8):  Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, Left Wing.  51 Goals, 38 Assists, 89 Points, +7, 11.0 Point Shares.

Ovechkin was a First Team All-Star for the seventh time and was seventh in Hart voting.

37 Years Old, Playing for the Washington Capitals.

2020 Co-winner:  David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins, Right Wing.  48 Goals, 47 Assists, 95 Points, 21, 13.2 Point Shares.

Pastrnak had his breakout campaign, winning the Richard and securing a First Team All-Star at Right Wing.  He was also fourth in Hart voting. 

26 Years Old, Playing for the Boston Bruins.

2020 (9) Co-winner:  Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, Left Wing.  48 Goals, 19 Assists, 67 Points, -12, 8.7 Point Shares.

Ovechkin won the Richard for the ninth time, and we don't know if we will be alive to see that record fall.  We also didn't think that we would be alive to see Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record eclipsed, but that looks to be Ovechkin's in the future. 

37 Years Old, Playing for the Washington Capitals.

2021:  Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs, Center.  41 Goals, 25 Assists, 66 Points, +21, 9.5 Point Shares.

Matthews won the Calder in 2017, and five years later, he won his second major individual award in the Richard.  The Leafs Center also led the NHL in Even Strength Goals (31), Game-Winning Goals (12), and Shots (222) while finishing second in Hart voting. 

25 Years Old, Playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

2022 (2):  Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs, Center.  60 Goals, 46 Assists, 106 Points, +20, 13.8 Point Shares.

Matthews repeated as the Richard winner and became the first Maple Leaf to have a 60-Goal year.  He also won the Hart and Ted Lindsay Trophy and was first in Even Strength Goals (44) and Shots (348). 

25 Years Old, Playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Like the Art Ross, the Maurice Richard Award is purely based on a statistic but an important one.  There might be some unique and surprise winners, but for the most part, this award generates Hall of Famers, and when Ovechkin is available, the winning percentage by year will skyrocket.

The Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy is similar to the Art Ross Trophy in that there is one fixed mathematical perimeter, and it could have existed (albeit under a different name) since the NHL was formed.

The Montreal Canadiens donated the award in honor of Richard, who was the first player to score 50 Goals in an NHL season (which he did in 50 Games) and the first to score 500 in a career.  It was first issued in 1999.

The results are as follows:

There are currently 7 former Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy winners who are Hockey Hall of Fame eligible, with 3 entering, yielding a percentage of 39.2.  

If we go by yearly winners, there is an increase to 9 eligible years, with 5 of them generating a Hockey Hall of Famer.  That is a 55.5 Percentage.

The following are the past players who have won the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy, are eligible for the Hockey Hall of Fame, and have been enshrined.

1999:  Teemu Selanne, The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Right Wing.  47 Goals, 60 Assists, 107 Points, +18, 14.3 Point Shares.  

Had the Richard existed earlier, this would be Selanne's third win and a successful defense.  As it stands, this was.  Selanne's only Richard trophy, in a year where he finished fifth for the Hart, third in Byng voting, and was a Second Team All-Star.  Selanne's Hall of Fame career also includes a Calder, a Masterton, and a Stanley Cup with Anaheim in 2007.   The "Finnish Flash" lit the lamp 684 times over his career.

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2017.

2000:  Pavel Bure, Florida Panthers, Right Wing.  58 Goals, 36 Assists, 94 Points, -25, 13.5 Point Shares.  

The "Finnish Flash" gave way to the "Russian Rocket," who would have won the award in 1993/94 with 60 Goals.  This season, Bure was first in Even Strength Goals (45), Game-Winning Goals (14), and Shots (360), with a Second Team All-Star and a third-place finish in Hart balloting.

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012.

2001 (2):  Pavel Bure, Florida Panthers, Right Wing.  59 Goals, 33 Assists, 92 Points, -25, 13.5 Point Shares.  

In the third year of the Richard Trophy, we have our first repeat winner in Bure, who was ninth in Hart voting.  This was his last monster year, as he was beset with injuries, and he last played in the NHL in 2003, netting 428 Goals over 12 seasons.

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012.

2002:  Jarome Iginla, Calgary Flames, Right Wing.  52 Goals, 44 Assists, 96 Points, +27, 14.4 Point Shares.  

Iginla was on his way to becoming a superstar, but this was the year he accomplished it.  The Calgary Wing also won the Art Ross and the Lester B. Pearson while earning First Team All-Star honors.  The runner-up for the Hart was also first in Even Strength Goals (35).

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020.

2004 Co-Winner (2):  Jarome Iginla, Calgary Flames, Right Wing.  41 Goals, 32 Assists, 73 Points, +21, 11.1 Point Shares.  

This was the first year where there were Rocket Richard had multiple winners, but with all due respect to Rick Nash and Ilya Kovalchuk, Iginla would be the one who historically stood out.  Iginla was again the Hart runner-up and the first Richard winner to win the King Clancy Award.  He scored 525 Goals over his career.

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020.

The following are the players who have won the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy who are eligible for the Hockey Hall of Fame and have not been selected:

2003:  Milan Hejduk, Colorado Avalanche, Right Wing.  50 Goals, 48 Assists, 98 Points, +52, 14.6 Point Shares. 

Hejduk played all 14 of his NHL seasons with Colorado, and though he helped take the Avalanche to the Stanley Cup in 2001, this was his best year.  The Czech Wing not only led the NHL in Goals, but he was also number one in Even Strength Goals (32) and Plus/Minus (+52) and was a Second Team All-Star.  Hejduk scored 375 Goals over his career.

Eligible Since 2016.  Ranked #100 on Notinhalloffame.com.

2004 Co-Winner:  Rick Nash, Columbus Blue Jackets, Left Wing.  41 Goals, 16 Assists, 57 Points, -35, 7.7 Point Shares.

Statistically, Nash is the most fascinating Richard winner to date, as the 2003/04 co-winner (with Ilya Kovalchuk and Jarome Iginla), and is the only one with a sub -30 Plus/Minus, though, to be fair, Columbus was horrible that the time.  This was also Nash's sophomore year, but his last major accolade in the NHL.  He did play until 2018, netting 437 Goals.

Eligible Since 2021.  Ranked #42 on Notinhalloffame.com.

2006:  Jonathan Cheechoo, San Jose Sharks, Right Wing.  56 Goals, 37 Assists, 93 Points, +23, 12.7 Point Shares.

Cheechoo's season exploded when Joe Thornton was traded from Boston to the Sharks, and he became and remains the most unexpended Richard winner in award history.  He never had a season like that again and only had 170 Goals over his career.

Eligible Since 2018.  Unranked on Notinhalloffame.com.

2007:  Vincent Lecavalier, Tampa Bay Lightning, Center.  52 Goals, 56 Assists, 108 Points, +2, 12.7 Point Shares.

Lecavalier was the first Center to win the Richard and was a Second Team All-Star.  A Stanley Cup Champion before, Lecavalier was fourth in Hart voting and won the King Clancy the season after.  He had 421 career Goals.

Eligible Since 2019.  Ranked #23 on Notinhalloffame.com.

The following are the players who have won the NHL Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy who have retired but have not met the mandatory years out of the game to qualify for the Hockey Hall of Fame: 

2004:  Ilya Kovalchuk, Atlanta Thrashers, Left Wing.  41 Goals, 46 Losses, 87 Points, -10, 10.6 Point Shares.

Kovalchuk was one of three winners of the 2004 Rocket Richard award, and unless the Atlanta Thrashers are resurrected from the dead, this will be the only winner from Hotlanta.  The Russian star would later have two 50-Goal seasons and scored 328 Goals in the NHL.

Eligible in 2024.

The following are the past players who have won the NHL Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy and are eligible for the Hockey Hall of Fame and are still active.

2008:  Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, Left Wing.  65 Goals, 47 Assists, 112 Points, +28, 17.2 Point Shares.

Ovechkin was the first Richard winner (though far from the first player) to have a 60-plus Goal season, and he also won the Hart, Lester B. Pearson, and Art Ross and was a First Team All-Star.  He was also tops in Even Strength Goals (43), Power Play Goals (22), Game-Winning Goals (11), and Shots (446).

37 Years Old, Playing for the Washington Capitals.

2009 (2):  Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, Left Wing.  56 Goals, 54 Assists, 110 Points, +8, 14.5 Point Shares.

Ovechkin was a back-to-back Hart, Pearson, and First Team All-Star, and he was the league leader in Even Strength Goals (36) and Shots (528).

37 Years Old, Playing for the Washington Capitals.

2010 Co-Winner:  Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins, Center.  51 Goals, 58 Assists, 109 Points, +15, 14.7 Point Shares.

Crosby was only in his early 20s, but before he won his first Richard, he was already a Stanley Cup winner, a Hart winner, and a Ted Lindsay Award winner.  He did not win the Hart or Lindsay this season (he was third for the Hart), but "Sid the Kid" won the Mark Messier Leadership Award.

35 Years Old, Playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

2010 Co-Winner:  Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Center.  51 Goals, 54 Assists, 95 Points, -2, 12.8 Point Shares.

Stamkos won his first Richard Trophy and also led the NHL in Power Play Goals (24).  He was sixth in Hart voting.

32 Years Old, Playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

2011:  Corey Perry, Anaheim Ducks, Right Wing.  50 Goals, 48 Assists, 98 Points, +9, 13.3 Point Shares.

Perry helped take the Ducks to a Stanley Cup win in 2007, and he not only won the Richard this season, but he was also the Hart Trophy winner.  He also topped the NHL in Even Strength Goals (32).

37 Years Old, Playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

2012 (2):  Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Center.  60 Goals, 37 Assists, 97 Points, +7, 14.6 Point Shares.

Stamkos joined the 60-Goal club, winning his second Richard in the process.  Earning Second Team All-Pro honors and finishing second in for the Hart, Stamkos would later lead the Lightning to two Stanley Cups (2020 & 2021).

32 Years Old, Playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

2013 (3):  Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, Left Wing.  32 Goals, 24 Assists, 56 Points, +2, 8.0 Point Shares.

Ovechkin became the first man to win three Richard awards, and as he did in the first two, he was also the Hart Trophy winner.  He was again first in Even Strength Goals (16) and Shots (220).

37 Years Old, Playing for the Washington Capitals.

2014 (4):  Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, Left Wing.  51 Goals, 28 Assists, 79 Points, -35, 10.2 Point Shares.

Now the first four-time Richard winner, Ovechkin failed to win the Hart (he was only 23^rd), but he landed another first-place finish in Power Play Goals (24) and Shots (386).

37 Years Old, Playing for the Washington Capitals.

2015 (5):  Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, Left Wing.  53 Goals, 28 Assists, 81 Points, +10, 12.6 Point Shares.

Not only did Ovechkin win his fifth Richard Trophy, but he also became the first to win it three years in a row.  Ovechkin was also second for the Hart and was the league leader in Power Play Goals (25), Game Winning Goals (11), and Shots (395).

37 Years Old, Playing for the Washington Capitals.

2016 (6):  Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, Left Wing.  50 Goals, 21 Assists, 71 Points, +21, 11.7 Point Shares.

Ovechkin secured his sixth Richard and fourth straight Richard while finishing sixth for the Hart.  He also was first in Even Strength Goals (31), Power Play Goals (19), and Shots (398).

37 Years Old, Playing for the Washington Capitals.

2017 (2):  Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins, Center.  44 Goals, 45 Assists, 89 Points, +17, 12.3 Point Shares.

Crosby was the runner-up for the Hart Trophy, but he captured a better one with his third Stanley Cup, a back-to-back win.  

35 Years Old, Playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

2018 (7):  Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, Left Wing.  49 Goals, 38 Assists, 87 Points, +3, 11.2 Point Shares.

A new streak began in 2017/18 for Ovechkin, whose seventh Richard came with a much bigger prize.  Ovechkin led Washington to a Stanley Cup win this season while also winning the Conn Smythe.

37 Years Old, Playing for the Washington Capitals.

2019 (8):  Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, Left Wing.  51 Goals, 38 Assists, 89 Points, +7, 11.0 Point Shares.

Ovechkin was a First Team All-Star for the seventh time and was seventh in Hart voting.

37 Years Old, Playing for the Washington Capitals.

2020 Co-winner:  David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins, Right Wing.  48 Goals, 47 Assists, 95 Points, 21, 13.2 Point Shares.

Pastrnak had his breakout campaign, winning the Richard and securing a First Team All-Star at Right Wing.  He was also fourth in Hart voting. 

26 Years Old, Playing for the Boston Bruins.

2020 (9) Co-winner:  Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, Left Wing.  48 Goals, 19 Assists, 67 Points, -12, 8.7 Point Shares.

Ovechkin won the Richard for the ninth time, and we don't know if we will be alive to see that record fall.  We also didn't think that we would be alive to see Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record eclipsed, but that looks to be Ovechkin's in the future. 

37 Years Old, Playing for the Washington Capitals.

2021:  Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs, Center.  41 Goals, 25 Assists, 66 Points, +21, 9.5 Point Shares.

Matthews won the Calder in 2017, and five years later, he won his second major individual award in the Richard.  The Leafs Center also led the NHL in Even Strength Goals (31), Game-Winning Goals (12), and Shots (222) while finishing second in Hart voting. 

25 Years Old, Playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

2022 (2):  Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs, Center.  60 Goals, 46 Assists, 106 Points, +20, 13.8 Point Shares.

Matthews repeated as the Richard winner and became the first Maple Leaf to have a 60-Goal year.  He also won the Hart and Ted Lindsay Trophy and was first in Even Strength Goals (44) and Shots (348). 

25 Years Old, Playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Like the Art Ross, the Maurice Richard Award is purely based on a statistic but an important one.  There might be some unique and surprise winners, but for the most part, this award generates Hall of Famers, and when Ovechkin is available, the winning percentage by year will skyrocket.

If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NHL Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers.  This is the second year that we have done this, and Edmonton’s Connor McDavid won the first one.

To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at when the first player cracked 40 Points, and tell all of you the top ten.  We will this going forward with every update as the first player breaches the elevated ten-point threshold afterward.

Here is the current top ten, based on the first player to breach 90 Notinhalloffame Cup Points:

1. Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers.  90 Cup Points:  47 Games, 39 G, 47 A, 86 P, +2, 9.9 PS.  (#1 on last update)

There are a lot of stories at the near-halfway mark of the 2022/23 NHL Season, with one of the top ones being Connor McDavid running away with every major statistical category.  Last year’s Notinhalloffame NHL Cup winner is extending his lead and he is currently the league-leader in Goals (39), Assists (47), Points (86) and Point Shares (9.9).  

2. David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins. 79 Cup Points:  45 Games, 35 G, 28 A, 63 P, +25, 8.7 PS. (#2 on last update)

The Bruins are one of the NHL’s top teams and Pastrnak is their top scorer.  The Bruins star is averaging 1.40 Points per Game, slightly more than his First Team All-Star campaign in 2019-20.  He currently is leading the NHL in Shots (217).

3 (Tie). Mikko Rantanen, Colorado Avalanche. 75 Cup Points:  43 Games, 31 G, 25 A, 56 P, +9, 7.0 PS. (#3 on last update)

Rantanen remains at #3, and is also in the top ten in Goals and Points, while leading the NHL in Even Strength Goals (26).  The Avs star has 1.28 PPG, the highest of his career.

3 (Tie). Brayden Point, Tampa Bay Lightning.  75 Cup Points:  44 Games, 27 G, 22 A, 49 P, +7, 5.9 PS. (#6 on last update)

Point is having a good year, and is a point-per-game player, there are still quite a few players with higher point tallies than the Tampa Center.  Saying that, Point has been the most clutch player for the Lightning, and a reason we love this process!

5. Jason Robertson, Dallas Stars.  71 Cup Points:  47 Games, 31 G, 32 A, 63 P, +29, 8.8 PS. (#4 on last update)

Robertson is on pace to shatter last season’s 41-38-79 output, and the fourth-year player is now the undeniable top dog of the Stars lineup.  

6. Jack Hughes, New Jersey Devils.  70 Cup Points, 45 Games, 29 G, 27 A, 56 P, +14, 7.1 PS. (#5 on last update)

Hughes explodes back into the top ten, ranked higher in Cup Point standings than he has ever been.  He is already tied with Points total (56) from last season.

7. Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs.  68 Cup Points:  44 Games, 24 G, 27 A, 51 P, +20, 6.2 PS.  (#7 on last update)

Matthews is the defending Hart winner but he is not on the PPG pace he was last year, though when Toronto wins, the odds are that he was the biggest reason why.  Is this season a disappointment so far for Matthews?

8. Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers, 66 Cup Points:  45 Games, 27 G, 45 A, 72 P, +4, 7.7 PS.  (Not on last update)

The 2020 Hart Trophy winner returns to the top ten and gives the Oilers two players in the upper-tier.

9. Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers, 63 Cup Points:  44 Games, 24 G, 34 A, 58 P, +9, 6.5 PS.  (not on last update)

Matthew’s brother, Brady was once in the top ten, but this his first time here this season.

10 (Tie). Jake Oettinger, Dallas Stars.  62 Cup Points:  34 Games, 20-7-4, 2.26 GAA, .924 Save Percentage, 7.3 PS.  (not on last update)

In his third season, Oettinger is playing the best hockey of his life.

10 (Tie). Connor Hellebuyck, Winnipeg Jets.  62 Cup Points:  35 Games, 22-12-1, 2.43 GAA, .923 Save Percentage, 8.1 PS.  (not on last update)

A former Vezina winner, Hellebuyck is a contender for that trophy this year.

Minnesota’s Kirill Kaprisov, Boston’s Linus Ullmark, Pittsburgh’s Sdney Crosby and Washington’s Alex Ovechkin fell off the top ten.

Our next update will occur when the first player breaks 100 Cup Points.

If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NHL Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers.  This is the second year that we have done this, and Edmonton’s Connor McDavid won the first one.

To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at when the first player cracked 40 Points, and tell all of you the top ten.  We will this going forward with every update as the first player breaches the elevated ten-point threshold afterward.

Here is the current top ten, based on the first player to breach 80 Notinhalloffame Cup Points:

1. Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers.  80 Cup Points:  43 Games, 35 G, 44 A, 79 P, +2, 9.0 PS.  (#1 on last update)

There are a lot of stories at the near-halfway mark of the 2022/23 NHL Season, with one of the top ones being Connor McDavid running away with every major statistical category.  Last year’s Notinhalloffame NHL Cup winner is extending his lead and he is currently the league-leader in Goals (35), Assists (44), Points (79) and Point Shares (9.0).  

2. David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins. 74 Cup Points:  40 Games, 32 G, 26 A, 58 P, +20, 7.9 PS. (#3 on last update)

The Bruins are one of the NHL’s top teams and Pastrnak is their top scorer.  The Bruins star is averaging 1.39 Points per Game, slightly more than his First Team All-Star campaign in 2019-20.

3 (Tie). Mikko Rantanen, Colorado Avalanche. 68 Cup Points:  39 Games, 27 G, 23 A, 50 P, +6, 6.1 PS. (#3 on last update)

Rantanen remains at #3, and is also in the top ten in Goals and Points, while leading the NHL in Even Strength Goals (22).  The Avs star has 1.28 PPG, the highest of his career.

3 (Tie). Jason Robertson, Dallas Stars.  68 Cup Points:  42 Games, 29 G, 29 A, 58 P, +23, 8.1 PS. (#6 on last update)

Robertson is on pace to shatter last season’s 41-38-79 output, and the fourth-year player is now the undeniable top dog of the Stars lineup.  He is currently tied for the league-lead in Even Strength Goals (22). 

5. Jack Hughes, New Jersey Devils.  63 Cup Points, 41 Games, 26 G, 23 A, 49 P, +14, 6.4 PS. (not on last update)

Hughes explodes back into the top ten, ranked higher in Cup Point standings than he has ever been.  He is seven Points away from tying last year’s number.

6. Brayden Point, Tampa Bay Lightning, 62 Cup Points:  39 Games, 23 G, 17 A, 40 P, +2, 4.7 PS. (#2 on last update)

Point drops large from #2, and though he is having a good year, and is a point-per-game player, there are still quite a few players with higher point tallies than the Tampa Center.  Saying that, Point has been the most clutch player for the Lightning, and a reason we love this process!

7. Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs.  60 Cup Points:  41 Games, 20 G, 27 A, 47 P, +17, 5.5 PS.  (#7 on last update)

Matthews is the defending Hart winner but he is not on the PPG pace he was last year, though when Toronto wins, the odds are that he was the biggest reason why.  Is this season a disappointment so far for Matthews?

8 (Tie). Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild.  58 Cup Points:  40 Games, 24 G, 25 A, 49 P, -1, 5.6 PS. (#8 on last update)

Kaprizov is easily Minnesota’s best player and if he stays healthy should have his second straight 100-Point year.

8 (Tie). Linus Ullmark, Boston Bruins.  58 Cup Points:  26 Games, 22-1-1, 1.87 GAA, .938 Save Percentage, 6.9 PS.  (#8 on last update)

Ullmark is the highest ranked Goalie, and his ascendence to likely All-Star has been colossal for Boston’s rise to the top portion of the standings.  Ullmark leads all Goalies in Wins, GAA, Save Percentage and Goalie Point Shares.

10 (Tie). Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins, 57 Cup Points:  40 Games, 21 G, 27 A, 48 P, +1, 5.3 PS.  (Not on last update)

Crosby is back where he belongs in the top ten, and he has never had a year where he averaged less than a Point per Game.

10 (Tie). Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, 57 Cup Points:  39 Games, 29 G, 19 A, 48 P, 0, 5.9 PS.  (#9 on last update)

Ovechkin is closing on Wayne Gretzky’s all-time Goal record, and is tied currently with Sidney Crosby.  How perfect is that?

Vancouver’s Elias Pettersson fell off the top ten.

Our next update will occur when the first player breaks 90 Cup Points.

If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NHL Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers.  This is the second year that we have done this, and Edmonton’s Connor McDavid won the first one.

To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at when the first player cracked 40 Points, and tell all of you the top ten.  We will this going forward with every update as the first player breaches the elevated ten-point threshold afterward.

Here is the current top ten, based on the first player to breach 70 Notinhalloffame Cup Points:

1. Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers.  70 Cup Points:  38 Games, 32 G, 40 A, 72 P, +5, 8.4 PS.  (#1 on last update)

There are a lot of stories at the near-halfway mark of the 2022/23 NHL Season, with one of the top ones being Connor McDavid running away with every major statistical category.  Last year’s Notinhalloffame NHL Cup winner is extending his lead and he is currently the league-leader in Goals (32), Assists (40), Points (72) and Point Shares (8.4), and was recently on a 17-Game Point streak.  

2. Brayden Point, Tampa Bay Lightning, 62 Cup Points:  35 Games, 21 G, 16 A, 37 P, +6, 4.5 PS. (#3 on last update)

Point is an intriguing figure at #2, and though he is having a good year, and is a point-per-game player, there are quite a few players with higher point tallies than Point.  Saying that, Point has been the most clutch player for the Lightning, who are on a five-game win streak.  This is why we love the NIHOF Cups!

3 (Tie). David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins. 61 Cup Points:  36 Games, 25 G, 25 A, 50 P, +13, 6.4 PS. (#9 on last update)

The Bruins are one of the NHL’s top teams and Pastrnak is their top scorer.  The Bruins star is averaging 1.39 Points per Game, slightly more than his First Team All-Star campaign in 2019-20.

3 (Tie). Mikko Rantanen, Colorado Avalanche. 61 Cup Points:  35 Games, 24 G, 21 A, 45 P, +6, 5.6 PS. (not on last update)

Rantanen rockets into the top ten, and is also in the top ten in Goals and Points, while leading the NHL in Even Strength Goals (20).  The Avs star has 1.29 PPG, the highest of his career.

5. Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs.  60 Cup Points:  37 Games, 18 G, 24 A, 42 P, +17, 5.0 PS.  (#2 on last update)

Matthews is the defending Hart winner but he is not on the PPG pace he was last year, though when Toronto wins, the odds are that he was the biggest reason why.  Is this season is a disappointment so far for Matthews?

6 (Tie). Jason Robertson, Dallas Stars.  54 Cup Points:  38 Games, 25 G, 29 A, 54 P, +19, 7.3 PS. (#6 on last update)

Robertson is on pace to shatter last season’s 41-38-79 output, and the fourth-year player is now the undeniable top dog of the Stars lineup.  He is currently third overall in Points.

6 (Tie). Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild.  54 Cup Points:  36 Games, 20 G, 25 A, 45 P, -2, 5.0 PS. (#8 on last update)

Kaprizov is easily Minnesota’s best player and if he stays healthy should have his second straight 100-Point year.

8. Elias Pettersson, Vancouver Canucks.  52 Cup Points, 34 Games, 17 G, 27 A, 44 P, +11, 4.9 PS. (#9 on last update)

The 2019 Calder winner looks to be on his way to his best statistical year in the NHL.

9 (Tie). Linus Ullmark, Boston Bruins.  51 Cup Points:  24 Games, 20-1-1, 1.90 GAA, .938 Save Percentage, 6.3 PS.  (#9 on last update)

Ullmark is the highest ranked Goalie, and his ascendence to likely All-Star has been colossal for Boston’s rise to the top portion of the standings.  Ullmark leads all Goalies in Wins, GAA, Save Percentage and Goalie Point Shares.

9 (Tie). Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, 51 Cup Points:  39 Games, 26 G, 19 A, 45 P, 0, 5.6 PS.  (Not on last update)

Ovechkin breaks into the top ten, and is closing on Wayne Gretzky’s all-time Goal record.  We once thought that was untouchable.

Edmonton’s Leon Draisail (surprisingly, as he is currently second to his teammate, Connor McDavid in Points) and Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby have fallen off the top ten.

Our next update will occur when the first player breaks 80 Cup Points.

If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NHL Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers.  This is the second year that we have done this, and Edmonton’s Connor McDavid won the first one.

To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at when the first player cracked 40 Points, and tell all of you the top ten.  We will this going forward with every update as the first player breaches the elevated ten-point threshold afterward.

Here is the current top ten, based on the first player to breach 60 Notinhalloffame Cup Points:

1. Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers.  60 Cup Points:  30 Games, 26 G, 33 A, 59 P, +8, 6.9 PS.  (#1 on last update)

Last year’s winner is extending his lead and he is currently the league-leader in Goals (26), Assists (33), Points (59) and Point Shares (6.9).  

2. Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs.  51 Cup Points:  30 Games, 15 G, 20 A, 35 P, +15, 4.1 PS.  (#2 on last update)

Matthews is the defending Hart winner but he is not on the PPG pace he was last year.  Still, he is Toronto’s best player and is near the top of the Cup Standings, though he is not currently in the top ten this year in any major category other than Shots (4^th with 134).

3. Brayden Point, Tampa Bay Lightning, 48 Cup Points:  28 Games, 15 G, 15 A, 30 P, 0, 3.2 PS. (Not ranked on last update)

Point rocketed to number three on the strength of five Goals in the last four Games.  The last year that Point averaged over one in PPG was 2018/19. 

4. Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers. 47 Cup Points:  30 Games, 21 G, 30 A, 51 P, +8, 5.7 PS.  (Not ranked on last update)

Draisaitl has been on fire lately with nine Points in his last four Games, and catapulted himself to number 4.  He is currently the leader in Power Play Goals (9) and Game Winning Goals (8).

5. Linus Ullmark, Boston Bruins.  46 Cup Points:  20 Games, 17-1-0, 1.83 GAA, .938 Save Percentage, 5.1 PS.  (#9 on last update)

Ullmark is the highest ranked Goalie, and his ascendence to likely All-Star has been colossal for Boston’s rise to the top of the standings.  Ullmark leads all Goalies in Wins, GAA, Save Percentage and Goalie Point Shares.

6 (Tie). Jason Robertson, Dallas Stars.  45 Cup Points:  30 Games, 23 G, 20 A, 43 P, +15, 6.1 PS. (#3 on last update)

Robertson is the current leader in Even Strength Goals (17), and is on pace to shatter last season’s 41-38-79 output.

6 (Tie). Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins, 45 Cup Points:  29 Games, 17 G, 21 A, 38 P, +5, 4.3 PS.  (#9 on last update)

Crosby has done it all in hockey, but he has never won the Notinhalloffame Cup.

8. Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild.  44 Cup Points:  28 Games, 17 G, 18 A, 35 P, -8, 3.8 PS. (#4 on last update)

Kaprizov is easily Minnesota’s best player and if he stays healthy should have his second straight 100-Point year.

9 (Tie). David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins. 43 Cup Points:  28 Games, 19 G, 20 A, 39 P, +11, 5.0 PS. (#7 on last update)

The Bruins are one of the NHL’s top teams and Pastrnak is their top scorer.  Boston has two players in the top ten along with Edmonton.

9. (Tie). Elias Pettersson, Vancouver Canucks.  43 Cup Points, 28 Games, 13 G, 21 A, 34 P, +4, 3.6 PS. (#7 on last update)

The 2019 Calder winner looks to be on his way to his best statistical year in the NHL.

Brady Tkachuk and Sebastian Aho have fallen off the top ten.

Our next update will occur when the first player breaks 70 Cup Points.

If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NHL Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers.  This is the second year that we have done this, and Edmonton’s Connor McDavid won the first one.

To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at when the first player cracked 50 Points, and tell all of you the top ten.  We will this going forward with every update as the first player breaches the elevated ten-point threshold afterward.

Here is the current top ten, based on the first player to breach 50 Notinhalloffame Cup Points:

1. Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers.  54 Cup Points:  27 Games, 24 G, 28 A, 52 P, +6, 6.1 PS.  (#2 on last update)

Last year’s winner has overtaken Auston Matthews for number one as the first player to crack 50 Cup Points, and is also the only player as of this writing to have over 50 Points.  With 13 Points in his last five Games, he is currently the league-leader in Goals (24), Assists (28), Points (52) and Point Shares (6.1).  

2. Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs.  48 Cup Points:  27 Games, 13 G, 17 A, 30 P, +10, 3.4 PS.  (#1 on last update)

Matthews is the defending Hart winner but he is not on the PPG pace he was last year.  Still, he is Toronto’s best player and is near the top of the Cup Standings, though he is not currently in the top ten this year in any major category other than Shots (6^th with 115).

3. Jason Robertson, Dallas Stars.  45 Cup Points:  26 Games, 23 G, 18 A, 41 P, +15, 5.8 PS. (#3 on last update)

Robertson is the current leader in Even Strength Goals (17), second in Goals (23), third in Points (41), and is on pace to shatter last season’s 41-38-79 output.

4. Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild.  44 Cup Points:  25 Games, 17 G, 16 A, 33 P, -8, 3.6 PS. (#7 on last update)

Kaprizov is easily Minnesota’s best player and if he stays healthy should have his second straight 100-Point year.

5 (Tie). David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins. 43 Cup Points:  25 Games, 18 G, 18 A, 36 P, +11, 4.6 PS. (#3 on last update)

The Bruins are one of the NHL’s top teams and Pastrnak is their top scorer.  He is currently fifth in Points.

5 (Tie). Elias Pettersson, Vancouver Canucks.  43 Cup Points, 27 Games, 13 G, 21 A, 34 P, +6, 3.6 PS. (Not in the top ten on last update)

The 2019 Calder winner looks to be on his way to his best statistical year in the NHL.

7 (Tie). Linus Ullmark, Boston Bruins.  41 Cup Points:  18 Games, 15-1-0, 1.82 GAA, .939 Save Percentage, 4.6 PS.  (#7 on last update)

Ullmark is the highest ranked Goalie, and he is the second Bruin in the top ten.  His ascendence to likely All-Star has been colossal for Boston’s rise to the top of the standings.  Ullmark leads all Goalies in Wins, GAA< Save Percentage and Goalie Point Shares.

7 (Tie). Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators, 41 Cup Points:  25 Games, 12 G, 17 A, 29 P, -8, 3.0 PS. (#5 on last update)

Ottawa has been abysmal this year, but Tkachuk had taken his game to the next level and should finish the year with his best numbers by far.

9 (Tie). Sebastian Aho, Carolina Hurricanes. 40 Cup Points:  26 Games, 11 G, 16 A, 27 P, +2, 2.9 PS.  (Not in the top ten on last update)

Aho has twice scored 80 Points in a season, and if he keeps his current pace will make it three.

9 (Tie). Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins, 40 Cup Points:  26 Games, 15 G, 20 A, 35 P, +4, 3.8 PS.  (Not in the top ten on last update)

Crosby has done it all in hockey, but he has never won the Notinhalloffame NHL Cup!

 

Karlsson is the highest ranked Defenseman, and is currently the highest scoring blueliner in the NHL.

Nick Suzuki, Jack Hughes and Erik Karlsson have fallen off the top ten.

If you are a regular visitor at Notinhalloffame.com, you know that we created the Notinhalloffame NHL Cup, where in every regular season game, we award points (5-4-3-2-1) to the top five performers.  This is the second year that we have done this, and Edmonton’s Connor McDavid won the first one.

To keep everyone regularly in the loop this time, we have decided to give regular updates, starting at when the first player cracked 40 Points, and tell all of you the top ten.  We will this going forward with every update as the first player breaches the elevated ten-point threshold afterward.

Here is the current top ten, based on the first player to breach 40 Notinhalloffame Cup Points:

1. Auston Matthews, Edmonton Oilers 43 Points:  24 Games, 11 G, 15 A, 26 P, +7, 2.9 PS.

Matthews is the defending Hart winner but he is not on the PPG pace he was last year.  Still, he is Toronto’s best player and is leading the standings here, showing that he has not had to share Cup Points with his teammates as much as the player below. 

2. Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers, 42 Points:  22 Games, 17 G, 22 A, 39 P, +2, 4.4 PS.

Last year’s winner is chasing last year’s runner-up, with McDavid currently topping the NHL in Points (39) and Power Play Goals (9).  If he wins the Art Ross this year, it will be his fifth.

3 (Tie). David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins, 37 Points:  21 Games, 14 G, 18 A, 32 P, +10, 4.0 PS.

The Bruins are the NHL’s top team and Pastrnak is their top scorer.  He is currently fifth in Points.

3 (Tie). Jason Robertson, Dallas Stars, 37 Points:  23 Games, 19 G, 17 A, 37 P, +13, 5.1 PS.

Robertson is the current leader in Goals (19), Even Strength Goals (15), and is on pace to shatter last season’s 41-38-79 output.

5 (Tie). Nick Suzuki, Montreal Canadiens, 36 Points, 23 Points:  23 Games, 12 G, 12 A, 24 P, +3, 3.0 PS.

Although Suzuki is Montreal’s leading scorer, he is not in the top ten in any offensive statistic, but when the Habs win, chances are that Suzuki was the main reason.

5 (Tie). Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators, 36 Points:  21 Games, 9 G, 16 A, 25 P, -7, 2.4 PS.

Ottawa has been abysmal this year, but Tkachuk had taken his game to the next level and should finish the year with his best numbers by far.

7 (Tie). Linus Ullmark, Boston Bruins, 35 Points:  16 Games, 13-1-0, 2.00 GAA, .935 Save Percentage, 3.9 PS.

Ullmark is the highest ranked Goalie, and he is the second Bruin in the top ten.  His ascendence to likely All-Star has been colossal for Boston’s rise to the top of the standings.

7 (Tie). Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild, 35 Points:  21 Games, 13 G, 14 A, 27 P, -6, 3.0 PS.

Kaprizov is easily Minnesota’s best player and if he stays healthy should have his second straight 100-Point year.

7 (Tie). Jack Hughes, New Jersey Devils, 35 Points:  23 Games, 12 G, 14 A, 26 P, +10, 3.3 PS.

The Devils are surpassing everyone’s expectations with Hughes leading the way.  The 21-year-old Center will likely be named an All-Star this year.

7 (Tie). Erik Karlsson, San Jose Sharks, 35 Points:  24 Games, 11 G, 21 A, 32 P, -2, 4.7 PS.

Karlsson is the highest ranked Defenseman, and is currently the highest scoring blueliner in the NHL.

Following the announcement of Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets winning the second of our Notinhalloffame.com Cup, we are pleased to announce that during the regular NHL season, we did the same thing.

Here are the rules.

With every single regular season game, we anointed the best five players in the game with descending points, 5-4-3-2-1.  A whopping, 810 players received at least one point, with 19 cracking at least 100.  

The top players for the NHL NIHOF Cup are not always the best in the league, as injuries keep players out of games, and a premium on staying healthy can help pile up points.  It also does not hurt to be a top player on an average or mediocre team, as they can amass Cup points easier that elite players on loaded squads.  

Please remember, that this is NOT necessarily who we think were the best players this year, and does not reflect overall consistency.  Treat this the way did, as a fun process and more of a compilation of temporary statistical domination.  

(Yes, we know this is verbatim what we wrote for the NBA CUP, but it is all accurate!)

So, NHL players!  Get your agents to work winning this into your contracts!

Here are the top 100 2021/22 rankings for the NBA NIHOF CUP:

1. Connor McDavid: Edmonton Oilers, Center:

148 Cup Points, 80 Games, 1.85 Cup Points per Game, 44 Goals, 79 Assists, 123 Points, +28, 26 Blocked Shots, 75 Hits, 73 Takeaways, 68 Giveaways, 13.8 Point Shares. 

In his seventh NHL Season, McDavid won his fourth Art Ross Trophy, and set career-highs in Goals, Assists, Points and Point Shares.  Beginning the season on a 17-Game Point streak, McDavid keeps getting better and he might be the best stickhandler in the game over the last five years.  The Oilers Center went to his fifth All-Star Game, was fifth in Point Shares and should be among the top five players in Hockey over the next five years.

2. Auston Matthews: Toronto Maple Leafs, Center:

148 Cup Points, 80 Games, 1.86 Cup Points per Game, 60 Goals, 46 Assists, 106 Points, +20, 62 Blocked Shots, 67 Hits, 92 Takeaways, 48 Giveaways, 13.7 Point Shares. 

Matthews might behind McDavid in both Cup Points and Points, but the 2016/17 Rookie of the Year is for our money the league MVP this season.  He led the league in Goals, Shots (348), and was slightly higher than McDavid in Cup Points per Game, which considering the greater depth of Toronto than Edmonton is very impressive.  Matthews set the Leafs record for Goals per Season, and he won his second Rocket Richard Award as the top Goal Scorer.  Notably, Matthews becomes the first skater in ten years since Steven Stamkos to crack 60 Goals.  The American Center still has incredible upside.

3. Kirill Kaprizov: Minnesota Wild, Left Wing:

126 Cup Points, 81 Games, 1.56 Cup Points per Game, 47 Goals, 61 Assists, 108 Points, +27, 29 Blocked Shots, 73 Hits, 57 Takeaways, 72 Giveaways, 12.6 Point Shares. 

Last year’s Calder Trophy winner, is actually now 25, and with his past experience in Russia, is far more seasoned beyond what his NHL tenure suggests.  One of the top Wings in the NHL, Kaprizov went to his first All-Star Game this year, and was fifth in Goals and Points, and he is now the single-season Wild record holder in Goals, Assists and Points.  There is no doubt who is now the top star in Minnesota.

4. Leon Draisaitl: Edmonton Oilers, Center:

123 Cup Points, 80 Games, 1.54 Cup Points per Game, 55 Goals, 55 Assists, 110 Points, +17, 25 Blocked Shots, 53 Hits, 74 Takeaways, 88 Giveaways, 13.2 Point Shares. 

It did not take long for a team to have two players in our top 100, and going into this season, it would have been the Oilers that we would have pegged as the team.  Draisaitl won the Art Ross two years ago, was fourth this year, and was second in Goals this season, while leading the NHL in Game-Winning Goals with 11.  As phenomenal as it is to see two players from Edmonton crack the top five, it also should be mentioned that there will not be a third, showcasing the lack of depth of the Oilers.

5. Alex Ovechkin: Washington Capitals, Left Wing:

122 Cup Points, 77 Games, 1.58 Cup Points per Game, 50 Goals, 40 Assists, 90 Points, +8, 25 Blocked Shots, 156 Hits, 32 Takeaways, 50 Giveaways, 11.2 Point Shares. 

Ovechkin might look a lot older, but his play on the ice defies his exterior.  For the first time since 2009/10, Ovie had at least 90 Points, and he had his ninth 50-Goal year, tying Mike Bossy and Wayne Gretzky, and becoming the oldest player ever to hit that mark.  After all this time, Ovechkin is still the best player for the Capitals, and the now eight-time All-Star is now 124 Goals behind Wayne Gretzky for the all-time lead.  We wouldn’t bet against him.

6. Igor Shesterkin: New York Rangers, Goalie:

118 Cup Points, 53 Games, 2.23 Cup Points per Game, 36 Wins, 29 Losses, 7 Ties/Overtime Losses, .935 Save Percentage, 2.07 Goals Against Average, 13.4 Goalie Point Shares

The top six is populated half by Russians, and we have our first Goalie, Igor Shesterkin, who is only in his third year in the NHL.  Shesterkin led the NHL in Save Percentage, GAA, GA% (70), GSAA (44.9) and adjGAA (2.11).  It was a dominating performance by Shesterkin, and bluntly, Goalies have an easier time amassing Cup Points as shown by Shesterkin’s Cup Points per Game Average.   

7. Johnny Gaudreau: Calgary Flames, Left Wing:

117 Cup Points, 82 Games, 1.43 Cup Points per Game, 40 Goals, 75 Assists, 115 Points, +64, 9 Blocked Shots, 10 Hits, 50 Takeaways, 81 Giveaways, 14.6 Point Shares. 

This is the best season of Gaudreau’s life, as he not only posted highs in Goals, Assists and Points (all by wide margins), but he blew his previous Plus/Minus number away with a league-leading +64, 46 higher than his previous high.  Gaudreau was a previous Lady Byng Trophy winner and he could win another this year.

8. Jonathan Huberdeau: Florida Panthers, Left Wing:

113 Cup Points, 80 Games, 1.41 Cup Points per Game, 30 Goals, 85 Assists, 115 Points, +35, 28 Blocked Shots, 99 Hits, 63 Takeaways, 85 Giveaways, 11.9 Point Shares. 

This season, Huberdeau destroyed the record for Left Wingers in Assists by 14, and he cracked the 100 Point plateau for the first time in his ten-year career.  This is also the first year that he led the NHL in any major category (Assists), and he set the Panthers single-season record for Points.  Huberdeau also tied for second in Points this year.

9. Juuse Saros: Nashville Predators, Goalie:

112 Cup Points, 67 Games, 1.67 Cup Points per Game, 38 Wins, 25 Losses, 3 Ties/Overtime Losses, .918 Save Percentage, 2.64 Goals Against Average, 13.8 Goalie Point Shares

Saros led the NHL this year in Point Shares while also logging the most minutes of any Goalie (3,931).  This is arguably Saros’ best year to date, and he is the highest Scandinavian player in regards to Cup Points.  An All-Star for the first time, Saros may not have finished in the top ten in GAA, but his Save Percentage was, and he was the workhorse of the year, not just for Nashville but for the entire league.

10. (Tie) Jacob Markstrom: Calgary Flames, Goalie:

106 Cup Points, 63 Games, 1.68 Cup Points per Game, 37 Wins, 15 Losses, 9 Ties/Overtime Losses, .922 Save Percentage, 2.22 Goals Against Average, 12.2 Goalie Point Shares

Our highest rated player from Sweden, the Flames join their provincial rival as the only team with at least two players in the top ten.  Markstrom is coming off his best season in his 12 North American campaigns, and he led the NHL in Shutouts (9), which is more than the eight he had over the rest of his career.  He finished in the top four in Save Percentage and GAA, and logged the fifth most minutes between the pipes (3,696).

10. (Tie) Matthew Tkachuk: Calgary Flames, Right Wing:

106 Cup Points, 82 Games, 1.30 Cup Points per Game, 42 Goals, 62 Assists, 104 Points, +57, 20 Blocked Shots, 93 Hits, 41 Takeaways, 91 Giveaways, 13.5 Point Shares. 

With the 10^th place tie, the Flames have three players in the top ten, and two on the same line with Tkachuk and Johnny Gaudreau.  The line (with another player you will see shortly) was the most explosive in hockey, and Tkachuk shattered his previous high of 77 Points with 104.  He was third in Plus/Minus this year, and for the first time, made the top ten in Goals and Points.

12. Steven Stamkos: Tampa Bay Lightning, Center: 

105 Cup Points, 81 Games, 1.30 Cup Points per Game, 42 Goals, 64 Assists, 106 Points, +24, 31 Blocked Shots, 93 Hits, 30 Takeaways, 24 Giveaways, 12.4 Point Shares. 

Stamkos never stops scoring, and though the two-time Rocket Richard winner is into his 30s, he is still one of Tampa’s most potent weapons.  A member of the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champions, Stamkos finally had his first 100 Point year, and also tied for the league-lead in Game-Winning Goals (11).  Next year, Stamkos should eclipse 500 Goals and 1,000 Points.

13. (Tie) David Pastrnak: Boston Bruins, Right Wing

104 Cup Points, 72 Games, 1.41 Cup Points per Game, 40 Goals, 37 Assists, 77 Points, +13, 14 Blocked Shots, 63 Hits, 36 Takeaways, 77 Giveaways, 9.6 Point Shares. 

The Boston Bruins and Czech Republic get on the board with Pastrnak, whose stat line looks like he should be ten to twenty spots lower, but when the Bruins won this season, it was Pastrnak who was their top player.  Pastrnak is two years removed from winning the Rocket Richard Trophy and could win another in the future.

13. (Tie) Chris Kreider: New York Rangers, Left Wing

104 Cup Points, 81 Games, 1.28 Cup Points per Game, 52 Goals, 25 Assists, 77 Points, +19, 39 Blocked Shots, 141 Hits, 27 Takeaways, 45 Giveaways, 10.7 Point Shares. 

This might turn out to be Kreider’s career year, as for the first time in ten years, he cracked 50 Goals, and led the NHL in Power Play Goals (26) and Game-Winning Goals (11).  This year’s power play prowess set a franchise record for the Rangers, while also going to his second All-Star Game.  At the age of 30, this might the peak for Kreider.

15. Artemi Panarin: New York Rangers, Left Wing

102 Cup Points, 75 Games, 1.36 Cup Points per Game, 22 Goals, 74 Assists, 96 Points, +21, 14 Blocked Shots, 22 Hits, 56 Takeaways, 71 Giveaways, 9.8 Point Shares. 

Panarin is in his seventh NHL season, and this year, he broke his single-season Point mark by one, and was fourth in Assists.  The former Calder Trophy winner was the Ranger’s highest scorer, and is also a fringe contender for this year’s Lady Byng.

16. (Tie) Filip Forsberg: Nashville Predators, Center

101 Cup Points, 69 Games, 1.48 Cup Points per Game, 42 Goals, 42 Assists, 84 Points, +12, 48 Blocked Shots, 112 Hits, 53 Takeaways, 56 Giveaways, 10.2 Point Shares. 

Forsberg overtook David Legwand as the all-time Predators leading scorer, doing so when he posted career-highs in Goals, Assists and Points.  The Swedish Center finished ninth in Goals and Even Strength Goals, with a fifth-place finish in Goals per Game.

16. (Tie) J.T. Miller: Vancouver Canucks, Center

101 Cup Points, 80 Games, 1.26 Cup Points per Game, 32 Goals, 67 Assists, 99 Points, +15, 56 Blocked Shots, 172 Hits, 55 Takeaways, 62 Giveaways, 10.6 Point Shares. 

Like the player below he is tied with, Miller is the highest ranked Cup Point player on a team that failed to make the playoffs.  This was the best year of Miller’s career, and he was easily the top skater for the Canucks, and he finished the campaign sixth in Assists and tenth in Points.  

16. (Tie) Kyle Connor: Winnipeg Jets, Left Wing

101 Cup Points, 79 Games, 1.28 Cup Points per Game, 47 Goals, 46 Assists, 93 Points, -3, 23 Blocked Shots, 32 Hits, 66 Takeaways, 47 Giveaways, 10.5 Point Shares. 

Tied with Miller above, both skaters were unable to will their teams to the playoffs, though Connor is the first to have a negative Plus/Minus.  Considering Winnipeg allowed more Goals than they scored, and were constantly outshot, Connor’s -3 does not penalize him by much.  Connor also went to his first All-Star Game this year, and finished the year second in Even Strength Goals (36), fifth in Goals and sixth in Game-Winning Goals (9).

19. Mikko Rantanen: Colorado Avalanche, Right Wing

100 Cup Points, 75 Games, 1.33 Cup Points per Game, 36 Goals, 56 Assists, 92 Points, +35, 43 Blocked Shots, 58 Hits, 48 Takeaways, 49 Giveaways, 10.5 Point Shares. 

From Finland, Rantanen exceeded 90 Points for the first time this season, and he led the NHL in Power Play Goals On-Ice For (54).  While Rantanen set career-high in the Scoring stat lines, this was his first season where his Shot Percentage dipped below 15.

20. (Tie) Roman Josi: Nashville Predators, Defense

99 Cup Points, 80 Games, 1.24 Cup Points per Game, 23 Goals, 73 Assists, 96 Points, +13, 133 Blocked Shots, 66 Hits, 48 Takeaways, 71 Giveaways, 13.9 Point Shares. 

NIHOF Cup Points are far easier for Forwards than Defenseman, and where Josi fell, tells us that for next year we have to tweak this for Blueliners.  Josi should be the highest ranked Defenseman, and the former Norris Trophy winner should win it again this year, though the advanced metrics show that while Josi’s offense has never been better, this was not close to his best pure defensive season.

20. (Tie) Alex DeBrincat: Chicago Blackhawks, Right Wing

99 Cup Points, 82 Games, 1.21 Cup Points per Game, 41 Goals, 37 Assists, 78 Points, -13, 35 Blocked Shots, 101 Hits, 67 Takeaways, 47 Giveaways, 8.4 Point Shares. 

While it isn’t really DeBrincat’s team, in terms of talent, we can argue that Chicago IS his team.  The native of Michigan went to his first All-Star Game this year, and he matched his 41 Goals from his 2018-19 sophomore season.  While he is already a very good player, DeBrincat could go to another level next season.

22. Mitch Marner: Toronto Maple Leafs, Right Wing

97 Cup Points, 72 Games, 1.25 Cup Points per Game, 35 Goals, 62 Assists, 97 Points, +23, 35 Blocked Shots, 101 Hits, 67 Takeaways, 47 Giveaways, 10.6 Point Shares. 

Marner was a First Team All-Star last year, and the six-year pro has proven himself as a secondary star on a loaded Toronto squad.  Marner set personal bests in Goals and Points, and was eighth this year in Assists per Game (0.86).

23. Roope Hintz: Dallas Stars, Left Wing

96 Cup Points, 80 Games, 1.25 Cup Points per Game, 37 Goals, 35 Assists, 72 Points, +15, 53 Blocked Shots, 82 Hits, 24 Takeaways, 49 Giveaways, 8.8 Point Shares. 

As good as Dallas were this year, there was no breakaway player, thus leading Hintz to have a rank this high.  The Finnish forward was on the Stars top line and was a clutch performer throughout the year.

24. Nathan MacKinnon: Colorado Avalanche, Center

94 Cup Points, 65 Games, 1.45 Cup Points per Game, 32 Goals, 56 Assists, 88 Points, +22, 39 Blocked Shots, 68 Hits, 37 Takeaways, 56 Giveaways, 9.6 Point Shares. 

MacKinnon had his fourth of five NHL years where he had at least 85 Points and the career-Avalanche player and two-time Second Team All-Star is poised to crack three digits in Points over the next three NHL seasons.  

25. Frederik Andersen: Carolina Hurricanes, Goalie:

93 Cup Points, 52 Games, 1.79 Cup Points per Game, 35 Wins, 14 Losses, 3 Ties/Overtime Losses, .922 Save Percentage, 2.17 Goals Against Average, 10.1 Goalie Point Shares

Andersen is in his first year in Carolina, with him earing his first All-Star Game appearance.  The balanced Hurricanes team has a netminder this year that could potentially take his squad to another level.

26. (Tie) Andrei Svechnikov: Carolina Hurricanes, Right Wing:

92 Cup Points, 78 Games, 1.18 Cup Points per Game, 30 Goals, 39 Assists, 69 Points, +19, 15 Blocked Shots, 189 Hits, 44 Takeaways, 72 Giveaways, 7.9 Point Shares. 

The Second Overall Pick from 2018, Svechnikov continues his gradual improvement, not only in Points, but also in Hits, finishing with 189.  Still, a streaky player, Svechnikov had man games for the talented Canes squad where he was their top performer, but at age 22, he still has room to grow to become a more rounded player.

26. (Tie) Aleksander Barkov: Florida Panthers, Center:

92 Cup Points, 67 Games, 1.37 Cup Points per Game, 39 Goals, 49 Assists, 88 Points, +36, 42 Blocked Shots, 50 Hits, 59 Takeaways, 51 Giveaways, 10.6 Point Shares. 

A special under-the-radar player due to playing on a low-profile team, Barkov is a former Lady Byng and Selke Winner, while finishing eighth in Goals per Game (0.58).  Jonathan Huberdeau took a few of Barkov’s Cup Points away, and playing 67 Games also cost him a potential top ten finish.

26. (Tie) Kevin Fiala: Minnesota Wild, Left Wing:

92 Cup Points, 82 Games, 1.12 Cup Points per Game, 33 Goals, 52 Assists, 85 Points, +23, 21 Blocked Shots, 52 Hits, 38 Takeaways, 54 Giveaways, 9.1 Point Shares. 

A special under-the-radar player due to playing on a low-profile team, Barkov is a former Lady Byng and Selke Winner, while finishing eighth in Goals per Game (0.58).  Jonathan Huberdeau took a few of Barkov’s Cup Points away, and playing 67 Games also cost him a potential top ten finish.

26. (Tie) Timo Meier: San Jose Sharks, Right Wing:

92 Cup Points, 77 Games, 1.20 Cup Points per Game, 35 Goals, 41 Assists, 76 Points, -3, 61 Blocked Shots, 152 Hits, 49 Takeaways, 53 Giveaways, 8.5 Point Shares. 

The San Jose Sharks and the growing nation of Switzerland crack the board with Meier having his best year to date, and making his first All-Star Game.  Meier also made history this year as the first Shark to score five Goals in a Game.

26. (Tie) William Nylander: Toronto Maple Leafs, Center:

92 Cup Points, 81 Games, 1.14 Cup Points per Game, 34 Goals, 46 Assists, 80 Points, -9, 30 Blocked Shots, 19 Hits, 59 Takeaways, 33 Giveaways, 7.8 Point Shares. 

Nylander has never been known for his two-way play, but there are other players with the Maple Leafs who can accomplish that, freeing Nylander to focus on what he does best.  He set personal records in Goals, Assists, Points and is coming off the most usage of his career, though Nylander is in a system that benefits his style.

31. Vladimir Tarasenko: St. Louis Blues, Right Wing:

91 Cup Points, 75 Games, 1.21 Cup Points per Game, 34 Goals, 48 Assists, 82 Points, +7, 45 Blocked Shots, 83 Hits, 17 Takeaways, 31 Giveaways, 8.9 Point Shares. 

Tarasenko asked to be traded at the start of the season due to his frustration on how the club handled his shoulder issues, but he remained a Blue the whole year, and St. Louis’ top player, and his team’s highest in Cup Points.  The Russian Right Wing posted a career-high 82 Points.

32. Jason Robertson: Dallas Stars, Left Wing:

90 Cup Points, 74 Games, 1.22 Cup Points per Game, 41 Goals, 38 Assists, 79 Points, +16, 24 Blocked Shots, 50 Hits, 48 Takeaways, 50 Giveaways, 10.0 Point Shares. 

Last year’s runner up for the Calder to Kirill Kaprisov, Jason Robertson is the first Dallas Star on the list, and pardon the pun, one of the game’s fastest rising star.  Robertson became the first player in Dallas history to have hat tricks in back-to-back games, and he had a share of the league-lead in Game Winning Goals (11).

33. Ilya Sorokin: New York Islanders, Goalie:

89 Cup Points, 52 Games, 1.71 Cup Points per Game, 26 Wins, 18 Losses, 8 Ties/Overtime Losses, .925 Save Percentage, 2.40 Goals Against Average, 12.0 Goalie Point Shares

A five-time KHL All-Star and now an NHL sophomore, Sorokin had a really good year, albeit on a team that treaded water.  The Islander with the most Cup Points, Sorokin was second in Save Percentage, fourth in GAA, and eighth in Goalie Point Shares.  If New York had better horses in front of Sorokin, he is capable of taking the Isles in a deep playoff run.

34. (Tie) Sebastian Aho: Carolina Hurricanes, Center & Left Wing:

88 Cup Points, 79 Games, 1.11 Cup Points per Game, 37 Goals, 44 Assists, 81 Points, +18, 23 Blocked Shots, 76 Hits, 68 Takeaways, 56 Giveaways, 9.4 Point Shares. 

In Aho’s sixth season, Aho posted his second 80-Point plus year, but had his best power play year with 28 Points on the advantage, his current high.  Aho went to his second All-Star Game this year, and also had a career-best nine Game-Winning Goals. 

34. (Tie) Brady Tkachuk: Ottawa Senators, Left Wing:

88 Cup Points, 79 Games, 1.11 Cup Points per Game, 30 Goals, 37 Assists, 67 Points, -7, 25 Blocked Shots, 270 Hits, 41 Takeaways, 68 Giveaways, 7.1 Point Shares. 

This is the perfect example of how you can accumulate Cup Points on a bad team, when you are one of the few scorers, as Brady Tkachuk’s 67 Points do not seem like he should be this high, but when Ottawa did score, chances were that Tkachuk would be around it.  The fact that he amassed 270 Hits this year, also helped him.  This is his best season to date of his four-year career, Tkachuk was Ottawa’s highest Cup Point getter.

36. (Tie) Sidney Crosby: Pittsburgh Penguins, Center:

87 Cup Points, 69 Games, 1.26 Cup Points per Game, 31 Goals, 53 Assists, 84 Points, +19, 37 Blocked Shots, 50 Hits, 34 Takeaways, 54 Giveaways, 9.3 Point Shares. 

Doesn’t this rank seem strange?  Sidney Crosby missed the first few games of the season, and he started off slow when he did get on the ice, resulting him (and rightfully so) not making the All-Star Game, but his second half was really good, and it felt like every week in the last two months, he climbed more this more than anyone else.  The Hart Trophy days of Crosby is behind him, but he is still a great player.  Notably, he joined the 500 Goal and 1,400 Point clubs this year, and again led his club in Points, though was tied with Jake Guentzel who had more Goals (40).

36. (Tie) Pavel Buchnevich: St. Louis Blues, Left Wing:

87 Cup Points, 73 Games, 1.19 Cup Points per Game, 30 Goals, 46 Assists, 76 Points, +29, 15 Blocked Shots, 57 Hits, 46 Takeaways, 41 Giveaways, 8.6 Point Shares. 

A New York Ranger for the first five seasons of his career, Pavel Buchnevich had his best year to date, setting career-highs in Goals, Assists and Points, and averaged over a Point per Game for the first time in his career.

36. (Tie) Victor Hedman: Tampa Bay Lightning, Defense:

87 Cup Points, 82 Games, 1.06 Cup Points per Game, 20 Goals, 65 Assists, 85 Points, +26, 129 Blocked Shots, 94 Hits, 52 Takeaways, 56 Giveaways, 13.5 Point Shares. 

Hey, we said we have to do some tweaks going forward into next year in regards to blueliners!  Victor Hedman is on a five-year streak of being chosen for the post-season All-Star Teams, and he will get his sixth this year.  The former Norris Trophy and Conn Smythe winner, scored the most Points of his career in 2021/22, and amassed more Win Shares than he did in his Norris-winning year.

39. Andrei Vasilevskiy: Tampa Bay Lightning, Goalie:

86 Cup Points, 63 Games, 1.71 Cup Points per Game, 39 Wins, 18 Losses, 5 Ties/Overtime Losses, .916 Save Percentage, 2.49 Goals Against Average, 12.0 Goalie Point Shares

The backstop for the last two Stanley Cup Championship Teams, Vasilevskiy led the NHL in Wins for the fifth consecutive year.  The 2019 Vezina winner went to his fourth All-Star Game, was ninth in GAA and seventh in Goalie Point Shares.  Vasilevskiy won’t win the Vezina this year, but is still an upper-echelon NHL Goalie.

40. (Tie) Brad Marchand: Boston Bruins, Left Wing:

85 Cup Points, 70 Games, 1.21 Cup Points per Game, 32 Goals, 48 Assists, 80 Points, +16, 20 Blocked Shots, 78 Hits, 40 Takeaways, 62 Giveaways, 9.2 Point Shares. 

Marchand was named a post-season All-Star four of the last five years with the Left Wing making the 80-Point mark for the fifth time.  This is his 13^th year in the NHL.

40. (Tie) Thatcher Demko: Vancouver Canucks, Goalie:

85 Cup Points, 64 Games, 1.33 Cup Points per Game, 33 Wins, 22 Losses, 7 Ties/Overtime Losses, .915 Save Percentage, 2.72 Goals Against Average, 12.3 Goalie Point Shares

Demko accumulated more Cup Points than any other Canuck and he went to his first All-Star Game as Vancouver’s undisputed starting Goalie.  He was ninth in Wins and fourth in Goalie Point Shares, and Demko gave us reason to think he can still improve.

42. Mika Zibanejad: New York Rangers, Center:

84 Cup Points, 81 Games, 1.04 Cup Points per Game, 29 Goals, 52 Assists, 81 Points, +30, 47 Blocked Shots, 67 Hits, 62 Takeaways, 58 Giveaways, 9.2 Point Shares. 

The now 11-year veteran cracked 80 Points for the first time, though his PPG was lower than last seasons COVID-shortened year.  Zibanejad was tenth in Power Play Goals with 15.

43. Cale Makar: Colorado Avalanche, Defense

83 Cup Points, 77 Games, 0.89 Cup Points per Game, 28 Goals, 58 Assists, 86 Points, +48, 110 Blocked Shots, 95 Hits, 49 Takeaways, 40 Giveaways, 15.2 Point Shares. 

Makar is one of the many stars of the Avs, and often when he had a great game, his teammates who played forward did too.  A lot more work to help Defenseman in Cup Points will be looked at for next year as we know this is way too low for a Norris contender.  Again, the team he played on had a lot to do with it, and there is an element of luck, but there is no metric we could ever come up that has Makar as the 43^st best at anything…yet, here we are.

44. Adrian Kempe: Los Angeles Kings, Left Wing

82 Cup Points, 78 Games, 1.05 Cup Points per Game, 35 Goals, 19 Assists, 54 Points, -2, 28 Blocked Shots, 111 Hits, 34 Takeaways, 63 Giveaways, 6.5 Point Shares. 

Going into this year’s playoffs, the argument could be made that the Kings were the weakest post-season participant.  Nevertheless, Los Angeles made it, and Kempe was a large part of that with clutch performances that defy his stat line.

45. Nazem Kadri: Colorado Avalanche, Center

81 Cup Points, 71 Games, 1.14 Cup Points per Game, 28 Goals, 59 Assists, 87 Points, +13, 19 Blocked Shots, 52 Hits, 36 Takeaways, 34 Giveaways, 8.8 Point Shares. 

In his 13^th NHL year, Kadri had his best NHL year, a skyrocket above from what he ever accomplished and based on his age (31), it is unlikely he will exceed this.  Regardless of whether he does or doesn’t, Kadri now can say that he was an NHL All-Star, and that is one damned sweet place to be in.

46. (Tie) Marc-Andre Fleury: Chicago Blackhawks & Minnesota Wild, Goalie:

80 Cup Points, 56 Games, 1.43 Cup Points per Game, 28 Wins, 23 Losses, 5 Ties/Overtime Losses, .908 Save Percentage, 2.90 Goals Against Average, 9.7 Goalie Point Shares

Fleury is the first player on this list to appear for two teams this year, and the veteran Goalie and three-time Stanley Cup Champion is enjoying a renaissance of sorts with the Wild after his trade from Chicago.  A title by Minnesota led by Fleury would be massive for his Hall of Fame chances.  Despite being in his late 30s, Fleury was eighth in Minutes logged by a Goalie.

46. (Tie) Jake Guentzel: Pittsburgh Penguins, Center

80 Cup Points, 76 Games, 1.05 Cup Points per Game, 40 Goals, 44 Assists, 84 Points, +13, 38 Blocked Shots, 72 Hits, 41 Takeaways, 23 Giveaways, 9.7 Point Shares. 

Guentzel had a 40-Goal season three years ago, and with the technicality of Goal differential would lead Pittsburgh in scoring this year.  The Center finished the year fifth in Even Strength Goals with 33.  

46. (Tie) Tristan Jarry: Pittsburgh Penguins, Goalie:

80 Cup Points, 58 Games, 1.38 Cup Points per Game, 34 Wins, 18 Losses, 6 Ties/Overtime Losses, .919 Save Percentage, 2.42 Goals Against Average, 11.5 Goalie Point Shares

Jarry has been the prime netminder for Pittsburgh for the last two years, and he was chosen for his second All-Star Game this year.  Jarry was sixth in both GAA and Save Percentage, and ninth in Goalie Point Shares.

49. Connor Hellebucyk: Winnipeg Jets, Goalie:

79 Cup Points, 66 Games, 1.20 Cup Points per Game, 29 Wins, 27 Losses, 10 Ties/Overtime Losses, .910 Save Percentage, 2.97 Goals Against Average, 12.5 Goalie Point Shares

The Winnipeg Jets may have finished the year with a winning record, but it felt like every game they were outshot, and considering that Hellebucyk led the NHL in Shots Against and Saves (both for the fourth straight year) says so much about his value to this team, even if they didn’t make the playoffs.  Hellebucyk was also second in Minutes Played. 

50. (Tie) Elvis Merzikins: Columbus Blue Jackets, Goalie:

77 Cup Points, 59 Games, 1.35 Cup Points per Game, 27 Wins, 23 Losses, 7 Ties/Overtime Losses, .907 Save Percentage, 3.22 Goals Against Average, 10.6 Goalie Point Shares

Columbus and the nation of Latvia have their first entrant with Merzlikins, who had to take on the lion’s share of his team’s competency.  Merzlikins finished fourth in Saves and tenth in Goalie Point Shares this year.

50. (Tie) Ryan Hartman: Minnesota Wild, Right Wing

77 Cup Points, 82 Games, 0.94 Cup Points per Game, 34 Goals, 31 Assists, 65 Points, +31, 38 Blocked Shots, 72 Hits, 41 Takeaways, 23 Giveaways, 7.5 Point Shares. 

Hartman earns the distinction (is it?) of being the first on the list with a sub-one Cup Points per Game average, but someone had to be!  Hartman is an eight-year veteran and his 65 Points this year is more than twice than his previous best, but it is also the first time he averaged more than 16 Minutes of ice time per game.  Is Hartman’s year a fluke, or is he elevated by those around him?

52. Elias Lindholm: Calgary Flames, Center

75 Cup Points, 82 Games, 0.92 Cup Points per Game, 42 Goals, 40 Assists, 82 Points, +61, 52 Blocked Shots, 66 Hits, 55 Takeaways, 41 Giveaways, 11.3 Point Shares. 

The Cup Points of Lindholm was eaten by his linemates, but along with Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk, Lindholm was one-third of the most productive trio of the NHL’s 2021-22 Regular Season.  This has to be the case, as Lindholm’s +61 was second overall, and his linemates rounded out the top three.  Hey, someone has to receive the lower portion of Cup Points when one line is electric!  Lindholm was also ninth in Goals and tied for sixth in Game-Winning Goals (9) this year.

53. (Tie) Tage Thompson: Buffalo Sabres, Center

74 Cup Points, 78 Games, 0.95 Cup Points per Game, 38 Goals, 30 Assists, 68 Points, -17, 25 Blocked Shots, 66 Hits, 49 Takeaways, 42 Giveaways, 7.7 Point Shares. 

You could argue that if the NHL had a Most Improved Player Award that Thompson could have won it.  Thompson exploded in his new role as a top player with stats that dwarfed anything he did before, and the future will tell us if he is just the beneficiary of more ice time or the real deal.

53. (Tie) Darcy Kuemper: Colorado Avalanche, Goalie:

74 Cup Points, 57 Games, 1.30 Cup Points per Game, 37 Wins, 12 Losses, 4 Ties/Overtime Losses, .921 Save Percentage, 2.54 Goals Against Average, 12.1 Goalie Point Shares

This is Kuemper’s first year with the Avalanche, and it has yielded his best year to date.  Kuemper was fourth in Wins and fifth in Save Percentage.  He was also sixth in Goalie Point Shares.

53. (Tie) Jonathan Marchessault: Vegas Golden Knights, Center

74 Cup Points, 76 Games, 0.97 Cup Points per Game, 30 Goals, 36 Assists, 66 Points, +3, 17 Blocked Shots, 61 Hits, 38 Takeaways, 46 Giveaways, 7.2 Point Shares. 

The Golden Knights shot out of a cannon since they came into existence, and although they missed this year’s post-season, it was a surprise to us that it took this long until a Vegas player made this list.  Marchessault is a good player, but the fact that he was first amongst his teammates, might show why the Knights were not a playoff team, as he just isn’t that player.

56. Matt Duchene: Nashville Predators, Center

73 Cup Points, 78 Games, 0.94 Cup Points per Game, 43 Goals, 43 Assists, 86 Points, +6, 28 Blocked Shots, 31 Hits, 31 Takeaways, 77 Giveaways, 9.9 Point Shares. 

Matt Duchene had his greatest statistical year in 2021/22, posting his first 40-Goal and 80-Point year in the National Hockey League.  Duchene was eighth in Goals and third in Power Play Goals (16), and it will be fascinating to see if the Forward can maintain this level next year.

57. Troy Terry: Anaheim Ducks, Center & Right Wing

72 Cup Points, 75 Games, 0.96 Cup Points per Game, 37 Goals, 30 Assists, 67 Points, -11, 27 Blocked Shots, 6 Hits, 35 Takeaways, 4 Giveaways, 7.6 Point Shares. 

Troy Terry is an All-Star for the first time this year, but his lack of physical game shows him as more of a finesse player, though he obliterated his traditional stats from last year (67 Points from 20). Terry will likely have more potent years in the future, but he needs a team around him to do what he cannot.  Notably, Terry has the most Cup Points this year of any Duck.

58. (Tie) Gabriel Landeskog: Colorado Avalanche, Left Wing

70 Cup Points, 51 Games, 1.37 Cup Points per Game, 30 Goals, 29 Assists, 59 Points, +27, 34 Blocked Shots, 94 Hits, 17 Takeaways, 29 Giveaways, 7.5 Point Shares. 

Landeskog posted his best PPG this year and he showcased a deep Colorado team.  He missed a few games due to injury and concluded the year seventh in Goals per Game and was eighth in Shooting Percentage.

58. (Tie) Anze Kopitar: Los Angeles Kings, Center

70 Cup Points, 81 Games, 0.86 Cup Points per Game, 19 Goals, 48 Assists, 67 Points, -6, 71 Blocked Shots, 72 Hits, 48 Takeaways, 30 Giveaways, 5.7 Point Shares. 

Kopitar is in the latter half of his career, but is still a productive two-way player who will likely receive some votes for the Selke.  He is a former Lady Byng and two-time Selke winner and has two Stanley Cup Rings.

58. (Tie) Nikita Kucherov: Tampa Bay Lightning, Right Wing

70 Cup Points, 47 Games, 1.49 Cup Points per Game, 25 Goals, 44 Assists, 69 Points, +1, 7 Blocked Shots, 32 Hits, 24 Takeaways, 37 Giveaways, 7.4 Point Shares. 

Injuries held Kucherov to 47 Games, limiting not only his Cup Points but preventing him from likely winning a fifth consecutive post-season All-Star.  A member of the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champions, Kucherov won the 2019 Hart Trophy and Art Ross was second in Points Per Game this year (1.47).

58. (Tie) Jack Campbell: Toronto Maple Leafs, Goalie:

70 Cup Points, 49 Games, 1.43 Cup Points per Game, 31 Wins, 9 Losses, 6 Ties/Overtime Losses, .914 Save Percentage, 2.64 Goals Against Average, 8.8 Goalie Point Shares

Campbell struggled a bit in the second half of the season, but this is the best year to date for the American-born Goalie who was an All-Star for the first time at the age of 30.  He finished the season sixth in GAA and ninth in Save Percentage.

62. John Gibson: Anaheim Ducks, Goalie:

69 Cup Points, 56 Games, 1.23 Cup Points per Game, 18 Wins, 26 Losses, 11 Ties/Overtime Losses, .904 Save Percentage, 3.19 Goals Against Average, 9.2 Goalie Point Shares

The woes of the Ducks were not due to Gibson, who had another decent season, and was an All-Star for the third time.  Saying that, Gibson had better seasons in the past, and for the first time over his career, his GAA was over three, though he did not have the most competent defensive corps in front of him.

63. (Tie) Patrice Bergeron: Boston Bruins, Center

68 Cup Points, 73 Games, 0.93 Cup Points per Game, 25 Goals, 40 Assists, 65 Points, +26, 45 Blocked Shots, 78 Hits, 37 Takeaways, 14 Giveaways, 7.5 Point Shares. 

Bergeron has already accomplished so much as a Stanley Cup Champion, four-time Selke winner and last year’s Mark Messier Leadership Award winner, but he has a lot left as shown by doing this year what he has always done for the last fifteen.

63. (Tie) Brock Nelson: New York Islanders, Center

68 Cup Points, 72 Games, 0.95 Cup Points per Game, 37 Goals, 22 Assists, 59 Points, -5, 43 Blocked Shots, 31 Hits, 49 Takeaways, 43 Giveaways, 7.4 Point Shares. 

59 Points might not seem like a lot, but it was enough to make Nelson the highest scorer for the Islanders.  The nine-year veteran exceeded 50 Points for the third time in his career.

65. (Tie) Cam Talbot: Minnesota Wild, Goalie:

67 Cup Points, 49 Games, 1.39 Cup Points per Game, 32 Wins, 12 Losses, 4 Ties/Overtime Losses, .911 Save Percentage, 2.76 Goals Against Average, 8.8 Goalie Point Shares

The Wild have two Goalies on the top 100, though Marc-Andre Fleury spent most of the season with Chicago.  Talbot was solid, but enters the playoffs as the back-up to Fleury, after missing a lot of games due to injury.

65. (Tie) Elias Pettersson: Vancouver Canucks, Center

67 Cup Points, 80 Games, 0.84 Cup Points per Game, 32 Goals, 36 Assists, 68 Points, +1, 43 Blocked Shots, 49 Hits, 56 Takeaways, 39 Giveaways, 7.4 Point Shares. 

Pettersson is three years removed from his Calder Trophy where he had a 66-Point year.  This season, Pettersson increased that to 68, with his first 30-plus Goal year.

67. (Tie) Patrick Kane: Chicago Blackhawks, Right Wing

67 Cup Points, 78 Games, 0.86 Cup Points per Game, 26 Goals, 66 Assists, 92 Points, -19, 26 Blocked Shots, 11 Hits, 42 Takeaways, 49 Giveaways, 8.1 Point Shares. 

Chicago seems so far removed from the days when they were Stanley Cup contenders, but Kane is still a good player, whose 92 Points are the third most of his career.  That is not as promising as it looks, as scoring is way up across the NHL, but he is was still seventh in Assists, though he is not the Goal scorer he once was.

67. (Tie) Dylan Larkin: Chicago Blackhawks, Right Wing

67 Cup Points, 71 Games, 0.94 Cup Points per Game, 31 Goals, 38 Assists, 69 Points, -18, 28 Blocked Shots, 76 Hits, 38 Takeaways, 42 Giveaways, 6.8 Point Shares. 

Finally, the Detroit Red Wings get on the board with Larkin, who became their Captain last year.  Larkin was one Point shy of 70, which would have been second 70-Point year, but he did make his second All-Star Game, his first since 2016.

67. (Tie) Adam Fox: New York Rangers, Defense

67 Cup Points, 78 Games, 0.86 Cup Points per Game, 11 Goals, 63 Assists, 74 Points, +18, 128 Blocked Shots, 30 Hits, 78 Takeaways, 58 Giveaways, 11.8 Point Shares. 

Yes, we know this is another example where Forwards have it much easier in Cup Points, especially when you look at the Goal/Assist differential of Fox.  Last year’s Norris Trophy winner, was tenth in Assists and was an All-Star for the first time.

67. (Tie) Robert Thomas: St. Louis Blues, Center

67 Cup Points, 72 Games, 0.93 Cup Points per Game, 20 Goals, 57 Assists, 77 Points, +17, 25 Blocked Shots, 13 Hits, 60 Takeaways, 50 Giveaways, 7.3 Point Shares. 

A Stanley Cup Champion as a rookie in 2019, Thomas broke out this year by nearly doubling his previous Points output (42).  Thomas is not likely to win the Lady Byng, but we expect that this will be the first season that he will receive votes for it.

71. Sergei Bobrovsky: Florida Panthers, Goalie:

64 Cup Points, 54 Games, 1.19 Cup Points per Game, 39 Wins, 7 Losses, 3 Ties/Overtime Losses, .913 Save Percentage, 2.67 Goals Against Average, 9.4 Goalie Point Shares

Bobrovsky led the NHL in Wins, and while he was really good, many of them were the result of the potent lineup ahead of him.  He won two Vezina Trophies when he was a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets, and this year he was on the team that won the President’s Trophy as the squad that had the most Points in the Regular Season.

72. (Tie) Cleyton Keller: Arizona Coyotes, Center

63 Cup Points, 72 Games, 0.88 Cup Points per Game, 20 Goals, 57 Assists, 77 Points, +17, 25 Blocked Shots, 13 Hits, 60 Takeaways, 50 Giveaways, 7.3 Point Shares. 

The trainwreck that is the Arizona Coyotes finally have an entrant in Keller, who was Arizona’s All-Star Game representative, the second time he was so.  Keller had 63 Points, two less than his previous best in his rookie year.

72. (Tie) Jeff Skinner: Buffalo Sabres, Left Wing & Center

63 Cup Points, 80 Games, 0.79 Cup Points per Game, 33 Goals, 30 Assists, 63 Points, -14, 20 Blocked Shots, 29 Hits, 51 Takeaways, 52 Giveaways, 6.8 Point Shares. 

The Calder winner of 11 years ago had 63 Points when he won that trophy.  This is the fourth time he finished the season with this tally, a number that remains his career-high.

72. (Tie) Kris Letang: Pittsburgh Penguins, Defense

63 Cup Points, 78 Games, 0.81 Cup Points per Game, 10 Goals, 58 Assists, 68 Points, +20, 122 Blocked Shots, 171 Hits, 59 Takeaways, 79 Giveaways, 10.6 Point Shares. 

A two-time Stanley Cup Champion, Letang had another season where he should receive Norris votes.  He never won one, but is a two-time Second Team All-Star.

72. (Tie) Jordan Kyrou: St. Louis Blues, Center

63 Cup Points, 74 Games, 0.85 Cup Points per Game, 27 Goals, 48 Assists, 75 Points, +10, 23 Blocked Shots, 6 Hits, 36 Takeaways, 32 Giveaways, 7.8 Point Shares. 

Kyrou became a top scoring option for the Blues this year, and should be for years to come.  He is one of the cleanest players in hockey.

72. (Tie) Blake Wheeler: Winnipeg Jets, Right Wing

63 Cup Points, 65 Games, 0.97 Cup Points per Game, 17 Goals, 43 Assists, 60 Points, -15, 37 Blocked Shots, 62 Hits, 32 Takeaways, 36 Giveaways, 4.7 Point Shares. 

It is a bit of a surprise to see Wheeler here, and we have our first player with Point Shares below five.  We never said this was a scientific process!

78. (Tie) Patrik Laine: Columbus Blue Jackets, Right Wing

62 Cup Points, 56 Games, 1.11 Cup Points per Game, 26 Goals, 30 Assists, 56 Points, -7, 13 Blocked Shots, 27 Hits, 52 Takeaways, 49 Giveaways, 5.8 Point Shares. 

Laine and the Blue Jackets did not make the playoffs, but they have a good young player in Laine who for the first time in his career average at least a Point per Game.

78. Alex Nedeljkovic: Detroit Red Wings, Goalie:

62 Cup Points, 59 Games, 1.05 Cup Points per Game, 20 Wins, 24 Losses, 9 Ties/Overtime Losses, .901 Save Percentage, 3.31 Goals Against Average, 8.7 Goalie Point Shares

The Red Wings were not a playoff team in 2022/22, but Nedeljkovic had a fine year (even though he scored on his own net in a game this season) in what was his first year as a lead Goalie.  He needs to take it to another level, and if he doesn’t, his stay in Detroit will be temporary.

80. Joe Pavelski: Dallas Stars, Center

61 Cup Points, 82 Games, 0.74 Cup Points per Game, 27 Goals, 54 Assists, 81 Points, +11, 69 Blocked Shots, 104 Hits, 35 Takeaways, 44 Giveaways, 8.5 Point Shares. 

Now a 16-year veteran, Pavelski broke 80 Points for the first time in his career, and is now 76 Points away from 1,000.  He also made his fourth All-Star Game this year, and while he is unlikely to make the Hockey Hall of Fame, he is one of a rare breed of hockey players whose second half appears to be better than his first.

81. (Tie) Tyler Seguin: Dallas Stars, Center

60 Cup Points, 81 Games, 0.73 Cup Points per Game, 24 Goals, 25 Assists, 49 Points, -21, 33 Blocked Shots, 96 Hits, 26 Takeaways, 48 Giveaways, 4.1 Point Shares. 

Accumulating a Cup Point here and there, Seguin was steady and healthy all year, and another minor surprise that he finished so high considering he is a Forward with under 50 Points.  This is part of the reason we love and are befuddled by this process (even though we created it).

81. (Tie) Jonathan Quick: Los Angeles Kings, Goalie:

60 Cup Points, 46 Games, 1.30 Cup Points per Game, 23 Wins, 13 Losses, 9 Ties/Overtime Losses, .910 Save Percentage, 2.59 Goals Against Average, 7.4 Goalie Point Shares

Quick turned back the clock with his best season over the past four years, and was more effective as the season went on.

81. (Tie) Anton Forsberg: Ottawa Senators, Goalie:

60 Cup Points, 46 Games, 1.30 Cup Points per Game, 22 Wins, 17 Losses, 4 Ties/Overtime Losses, .917 Save Percentage, 2.82 Goals Against Average, 9.4 Goalie Point Shares

Forsberg seems like a strange player to be in the top 100, as the Senators failed to make the playoffs, and were not that good.  He arguably came out of nowhere, as he was never a first-string player until now (at age 29), but he had a good second half for Ottawa, who did improve as the season went on. 

81. (Tie) Nicolaj Ehlers: Winnipeg Jets, Left Wing

60 Cup Points, 62 Games, 0.97 Cup Points per Game, 28 Goals, 27 Assists, 55 Points, +18, 27 Blocked Shots, 32 Hits, 41 Takeaways, 44 Giveaways, 6.7 Point Shares. 

The game of Hockey continues to grow, and here we have our first player from Denmark.  Ehlers cracked 55 Points for the fourth time this year, and is on a six-year streak of 20 Goal Seasons.

85. Mats Zuccarello: Minnesota Wild, Left Wing

59 Cup Points, 70 Games, 0.84 Cup Points per Game, 24 Goals, 55 Assists, 79 Points, +21, 33 Blocked Shots, 36 Hits, 48 Takeaways, 43 Giveaways, 7.9 Point Shares. 

Zuccarello’s Cup Points were impacted slightly by playing with higher-level players, but Norway’s greatest hockey player set a personal best 79 Points in his 12^th NHL year.

86. (Tie) Aaron Ekblad: Florida Panthers, Defense

58 Cup Points, 61 Games, 0.97 Cup Points per Game, 15 Goals, 42 Assists, 57 Points, +38, 69 Blocked Shots, 62 Hits, 43 Takeaways, 73 Giveaways, 9.6 Point Shares. 

Yes, the Defense thing and this ranking.   We will look at this deeper next year, we promise!  Ekblad had a great year, where the 2015 Calder winner posted career-highs in Assists, Points and Plus/Minus and was a huge part of Florida’s success in the regular season.

86. (Tie) Jack Hughes: New Jersey Devils, Center

59 Cup Points, 49 Games, 1.20 Cup Points per Game, 26 Goals, 30 Assists, 56 Points, -16, 15 Blocked Shots, 6 Hits, 49 Takeaways, 60 Giveaways, 5.8 Point Shares. 

The Devils have their first entry in Hughes, the American Center, and though he was not New Jersey’s leading scorer, Hughes tied with Jesper Bratt for the team lead in Goals.  As Hughes is well under 25, this is a star on the rise, who should be a multiple All-Star.  Considering he has a PPG well over one this year, how could he not be?

88. (Tie) Trevor Zegras: Anaheim Ducks, Center

57 Cup Points, 75 Games, 0.76 Cup Points per Game, 23 Goals, 38 Assists, 61 Points, -21, 27 Blocked Shots, 56 Hits, 40 Takeaways, 71 Giveaways, 5.4 Point Shares. 

Zegras had a phenomenal sophomore season, where the American Center from BU proved his worth as a bona fide NHL player.  With his youth, Zegras should be able to ascend to a upper-echelon performer.

88. (Tie) Tomas Hertl: San Jose Sharks, Center

57 Cup Points, 82 Games, 0.70 Cup Points per Game, 30 Goals, 34 Assists, 64 Points, -9, 57 Blocked Shots, 105 Hits, 65 Takeaways, 31 Giveaways, 6.6 Point Shares. 

Playing all of his nine seasons with the Sharks, Hertl had his second 60-Point year in the NHL.

88. (Tie) Tom Wilson: Washington Capitals, Right Wing

57 Cup Points, 78 Games, 0.73 Cup Points per Game, 24 Goals, 28 Assists, 52 Points, +13, 55 Blocked Shots, 240 Hits, 36 Takeaways, 44 Giveaways, 5.5 Point Shares. 

Wilson is currently one of the most controversial players in Hockey, and of the nine NHL seasons, he has had over 200 Hits, which includes this one.  The Capital also broke the 50-Point threshold for the first time this year.

91. (Tie) Matthew Barzal: New York Islanders, Center

56 Cup Points, 73 Games, 0.77 Cup Points per Game, 15 Goals, 44 Assists, 59 Points, -15, 17 Blocked Shots, 36 Hits, 43 Takeaways, 82 Giveaways, 4.9 Point Shares. 

Barzal is in his sixth NHL Season, and he had two previous 60-Point years, of which he was one Point shy of it.  He was the Calder Trophy winner in 2018.

91. (Tie) Bo Horvat: Vancouver Canucks, Center

56 Cup Points, 70 Games, 0.77 Cup Points per Game, 31 Goals, 21 Assists, 52 Points, +3, 45 Blocked Shots, 96 Hits, 32 Takeaways, 25 Giveaways, 6.0 Point Shares. 

Horvat has played eight seasons with Vancouver (all of his years), and he broke 50 Points for the third time.

93. (Tie) Nick Schmaltz: Arizona Coyotes, Center

55 Cup Points, 63 Games, 0.87 Cup Points per Game, 23 Goals, 36 Assists, 59 Points, +1, 28 Blocked Shots, 15 Hits, 52 Takeaways, 42 Giveaways, 6.0 Point Shares. 

This is the highest PPG of Schmaltz’s career, and at age 25, he could potentially explode in traditional, advanced and Cup Points.

93. (Tie) Vince Trocheck: Carolina Hurricanes, Center

55 Cup Points, 81 Games, 0.68 Cup Points per Game, 21 Goals, 30 Assists, 51 Points, +21, 46 Blocked Shots, 85 Hits, 50 Takeaways, 42 Giveaways, 5.3 Point Shares. 

This is the first 50-Point year of Trochcek’s career since the 2017/18 campaign. 

93. (Tie) Josh Norris: Ottawa Senators, Center

55 Cup Points, 66 Games, 0.83 Cup Points per Game, 35 Goals, 20 Assists, 55 Points, -7, 44 Blocked Shots, 79 Hits, 24 Takeaways, 32 Giveaways, 6.8 Point Shares. 

With a name like Norris, you should expect something good in the NHL, and with Josh Norris you have exactly that.  Norris is in his third year, and is a player on the upswing.

93. (Tie) Ville Husso: St. Louis Blues, Goalie:

55 Cup Points, 40 Games, 1.38 Cup Points per Game, 25 Wins, 7 Losses, 6 Ties/Overtime Losses, .917 Save Percentage, 2.56 Goals Against Average, 8.3 Goalie Point Shares

Husso had a good sophomore year in the NHL, and his 25-7-6 regardess of his offensive support is incredible.  The Finnish Goalie looks to be the Blues Goalie going forward.

93. (Tie) Mark Scheifele: Winnipeg Jets, Center

55 Cup Points, 67 Games, 0.82 Cup Points per Game, 29 Goals, 41 Assists, 70 Points, -17, 47 Blocked Shots, 36 Hits, 49 Takeaways, 60 Giveaways, 6.5 Point Shares. 

A Jet for all of his eleven seasons, Scheifele had his third 70-plus Point year and continued his 20 Goal streak that he has had for seven seasons.

98. (Tie) Linus Ullmark: Boston Bruins, Goalie:

54 Cup Points, 41 Games, 1.32 Cup Points per Game, 26 Wins, 10 Losses, 4 Ties/Overtime Losses, .917 Save Percentage, 2.45 Goals Against Average, 7.3 Goalie Point Shares

The Tuukka Rask era is over in Boston, but is it now the Linus Ullmark or Jeremy Swayman era?  Based on the playoffs, it looks like Swayman, but Ullmark had the better regular season and finished seventh in GAA.

98. (Tie) Claude Giroux: Philadelphia Flyers & Florida Panthers, Center

54 Cup Points, 75 Games, 0.72 Cup Points per Game, 21 Goals, 44 Assists, 65 Points, -5, 16 Blocked Shots, 48 Hits, 21 Takeaways, 26 Giveaways, 5.8 Point Shares. 

We finally have our first player who played for two teams, as Giroux, who appeared in an even 1,000 Games for Philadelphia was traded to the contending Panthers.

98. (Tie) Trevor Moore: Los Angeles Kings, Left Wing

54 Cup Points, 81 Games, 0.66 Cup Points per Game, 17 Goals, 31 Assists, 48 Points, +20, 32 Blocked Shots, 69 Hits, 30 Takeaways, 17 Giveaways, 5.2 Point Shares. 

At age 26, Moore had not accomplished much in the NHL, but he was a very productive player this season, especially considering his ice time was under 16 Minutes.

Phew!!!  That took a while!

Thank you for reading, and look for more content like this in the future.

In 2016, the Toronto Maple Leafs chose Auston Matthews with the number one pick, the Californian-born hockey player who became an ice-sport superstar.  He was hyped to be great, and the Maple Leafs fans loved him immediately.

In the Center's first game, he scored four Goals, an unprecedented debut in the NHL.  Matthews won the Calder that year on a 40-Goal year, and he was first in Even Strength Goals (32).  To date, he has been a three-time All-Star and has never had a year where he lit the lamp less than 34 times.   Matthews had 47 Goals in 2019-20 and 41 in the abbreviated 2020-21 campaign, which won him the Rocket Richard Trophy.  That was good but the American had another trick up his sleeve.

From the outset of the 2021-22 campaign, Matthews was lighting the lamp often and he broke Toronto's single-season record for Goals, netting 61 (with 106 Points in total), which also led the NHL.  Matthews was awarded the Hart Trophy for his work, as well as a second Rocket Richard, and his peers voted him as the MVP with the Lester B. Pearson Award.  Matthews was not as good in 2022-23 but was still at a superstar level with 85 Points.  Last season, Matthews won his third Rocket Richard Award with 69 Goals (his best to date), and was also the league-leader in Even Strength Goals with 51.  He was also fourth in Hart voting, and for the first time in his career was third in Selke voting.

As of this writing, Matthews is entering tenth season and has been their star since his debut.  Stanley Cups will be the only way to enter the stratosphere of this list, but we aren't counting him out of reaching the top without one.