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. 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 (3rd with 19) and Game-Winning Goals (3rd 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.
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 11th 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 (12th). 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 11th 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 (12th). 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
Phew!!! That took a while!
Thank you for reading, and look for more content like this in the future.
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 were going forward with every update as the first player breaches the elevated ten-point threshold afterward, but now that we are in the home stretch, this will be the last update until season’s end.
Here is the current top ten, based on the first player to breach 160 Notinhalloffame Cup Points:
1. Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers. 160 Cup Points: 77 Games, 62 G, 84 A, 146 P, +17, 17.2 PS. (#1 on last update)
What more can we say about McDavid’s 2022/23 Season. He is running away with every major statistical category, and has a commanding lead in Cup Points, that cannot be caught. Last year’s Notinhalloffame NHL Cup winner is extending his lead and he is currently the league-leader in Goals (60), Assists (78), Points (138) and Point Shares (16.3). The Hart, Pearson, Richard and Art Ross are his to lose, and he won’t. Is this the best year of his life? He would agree, but only if the Oilers win it all!
2. David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins. 134 Cup Points: 76 Games, 56 G, 46 A, 102 P, +33, 13.6 PS. (#3 on last update)
Pastrnak is back where he belongs at #2. The top offensive Bruins player is second in Goals (56), fifth in Points (102), seventh in Plus/Minus (+33) and is also leading the NHL in Even Strength Goals (38) and Shots (371).
3. Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche, 126 Cup Points: 64 Games, 34 G, 63 A, 97 P, +23, 11.0 PS. (#2 on last update)
MacKinnon is playing phenomenal hockey, is ranked very high in Cup Points considering he played relatively less than the rest of the top ten. He is third in Points per Game (1.52), and sixth in Points (97).
4. Linus Ullmark, Boston Bruins. 116 Cup Points: 46 Games, 37-6-1, 1.88 GAA, .938 Save Percentage, 12.4 PS. (#6 on last update)
Ullmark is the odds-on favorite for the Vezina and is currently the league leader in Wins, GAA and Save Percentage. Our question, is can he do this is the playoffs?
5. Mikko Rantanen, Colorado Avalanche. 114 Cup Points: 75 Games, 49 G, 43 A, 92 P, +10, 11.1 PS. (#4 on last update)
Rantanen slips one spot to #5. He is the current co-leader in Even Strength Goals (38), fourth in Goals (49) and is on a team that could repeat as Stanley Cup Champions.
6. (TIE) Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers, 108 Cup Points: 74 Games, 38 G, 64 A, 102 P, +26, 11.5 PS. (#5 on last update)
Dropping one to #6, Tkachuk is at present is seventh in Assists (64) and fourth in Points (102). He is only two Points away from last year’s total.
6. (TIE) Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators, 108 Cup Points: 76 Games, 34 G, 44 A, 78 P, -9, 8.5 PS. (Not on last update)
Yes, the Tkachuk brothers are tied in Cup Points, although Matthew is clearly having the better year. The younger sibling is a point-per-game player, and has emerged as the top gun for the Senators. He is currently fourth in Shots (324), which is a large part of how he is this high.
8. Elias Pettersson, Vancouver Canucks, 107 Cup Points: 73 Games, 36 G, 60 A, 96 P, +15, 10.2 PS. (#7 on last update)
Pettersson is having his best year to date, albeit on an abysmal Canucks team. He is currently tenth in Assists (60) and ninth in Points (96).
9. Jack Hughes, New Jersey Devils. 106 Cup Points, 72 Games, 40 G, 49 A, 89 P, +7, 10.3 PS. (#9 on last update)
Hughes holds on at #9. The two-time All-Star is ninth in Goals (40), and is the top offensive threat for the Devils.
10. Brayden Point, Tampa Bay Lightning. 105 Cup Points: 77 Games, 48 G, 41 A, 89 P, +7, 10.7 PS. (#8 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, who dropped four spots in our last update. Saying that, Point has been the most clutch player for the Lightning, and is currently fourth in Goals (44).
Dallas’s Jason Robertson, fell off the top ten.
Our next update will the final one.
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 140 Notinhalloffame Cup Points:
1. Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers. 152 Cup Points: 72 Games, 60 G, 78 A, 138 P, +16, 16.3 PS. (#1 on last update)
What more can we say about McDavid’s 2022/23 Season. He is running away with every major statistical category, and has a commanding lead in Cup Points. Last year’s Notinhalloffame NHL Cup winner is extending his lead and he is currently the league-leader in Goals (60), Assists (78), Points (138) and Point Shares (16.3). The Hart, Pearson, Richard and Art Ross are his to lose, and he won’t. Is this the best year of his life? He would agree, but only if the Oilers win it all!
2. Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche, 114 Cup Points: 59 Games, 30 G, 60 A, 90 P, +22, 10.1 PS. (#2 on last update)
MacKinnon is playing phenomenal hockey, is ranked very high in Cup Points considering how few games he has played relatively to the rest of the top ten. He is third in Points per Game (1.53), and sixth in Points (90).
3. David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins. 112 Cup Points: 70 Games, 48 G, 45 A, 93 P, +30, 12.1 PS. (#2 on last update)
Pastrnak falls back to #3. The top offensive Bruins player is second in Goals (45), fifth in Points (86), eighth in Plus/Minus (+30) and is also leading the NHL in Shots (333).
4. Mikko Rantanen, Colorado Avalanche. 102 Cup Points: 70 Games, 47 G, 38 A, 85 P, +9, 10.3 PS. (#5 on last update)
Rantanen moved back up to #4, and it is the Avalanche who are the first team with two ranked players. He is the current leader in Even Strength Goals (36), third in Goals (47) and is on a team that could repeat as Stanley Cup Champions.
5. Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers, 103 Cup Points: 68 Games, 34 G, 62 A, 96 P, +23, 10.7 PS. (#9 on last update)
Tkachuk has been on fire lately, and at present is sixth in Assists (62) an fourth in Points (96). He is only eight Points away from last year’s total.
6. Linus Ullmark, Boston Bruins. 102 Cup Points: 43 Games, 35-5-1, 1.95 GAA, .937 Save Percentage, 11.5 PS. (#6 on last update)
Ullmark is the odds-on favorite for the Vezina and is currently the league leader in Wins, GAA and Save Percentage. Our question, is can he do this is the playoffs?
7. Elias Pettersson, Vancouver Canucks, 100 Cup Points: 68 Games, 33 G, 56 A, 89 P, +13, 9.4 PS. (#7 on last update)
Pettersson is having his best year to date, albeit on an abysmal Canucks team. He is currently tenth in Assists (56) and eighth in Points (89).
8. Brayden Point, Tampa Bay Lightning. 98 Cup Points: 72 Games, 44 G, 38 A, 82 P, +3, 9.7 PS. (#4 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, who dropped four spots in our last update. Saying that, Point has been the most clutch player for the Lightning, and is currently fourth in Goals (44).
9. Jack Hughes, New Jersey Devils. 97 Cup Points, 66 Games, 37 G, 44 A, 81 P, +7, 9.3 PS. (#7 on last update)
For the second update in a row, Hughes fell two spots and has been a bit of a slump. The two-time All-Star has fallen out of the top ten in Goals, but is having the best year of his life.
10. Jason Robertson, Dallas Stars, 94 Cup Points: 71 Games, 41 G, 48 A, 89 P, +30, 11.5 PS. (Not on last update)
Robertson makes an appropriate return to the top ten, as the first-time All-Star is in seventh in Goals (41), eighth in Points (89) and eighth in Plus/Minus (30).
Minnesota’s Kirill Kaprizov, fell off the top ten.
Our next update will occur when the first player breaks 160 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 140 Notinhalloffame Cup Points:
1. Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers. 140 Cup Points: 67 Games, 55 G, 72 A, 127 P, +10, 14.9 PS. (#1 on last update)
What more can we say about McDavid’s 2022/23 Season. He is running away with every major statistical category, and has a commanding lead in Cup Points. Last year’s Notinhalloffame NHL Cup winner is extending his lead and he is currently the league-leader in Goals (55), Assists (72), Points (127) and Point Shares (14.9). The Hart, Pearson, Richard and Art Ross are his to lose. Is this the best year of his life? He would agree, but only if the Oilers win it all!
2. David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins. 108 Cup Points: 64 Games, 45 G, 41 A, 86 P, +30, 11.4 PS. (#3 on last update)
Pastrnak returns to the number two spot, and bluntly, we think that is where he belongs. The top offensive Bruins player is second in Goals (45), fifth in Points (86), sixth in Plus/Minus (+30) and is also leading the NHL in Shots (305).
3. Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche, 102 Cup Points: 58 Games, 28 G, 51 A, 79 P, +18, 9.0 PS. (#3 on last update)
MacKinnon is playing phenomenal hockey, is ranked very high in Cup Points considering how few games he has played relatively to the rest of the top ten. He is third in Points per Game (1.49).
4. Brayden Point, Tampa Bay Lightning. 98 Cup Points: 66 Games, 43 G, 36 A, 79 P, +0, 9.4 PS. (#7 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 is leading the NHL in Game-Winning Goals (9) and is currently third in Goals (43).
5. Mikko Rantanen, Colorado Avalanche. 97 Cup Points: 64 Games, 42 G, 34 A, 76 P, +4, 9.1 PS. (#2 on last update)
Rantanen fell three spots to #5, and is no longer the highest Avalanche in Cup Points, as he is behind MacKinnon. Despite slipping, he is still also fourth in Goals (42) and on a team that could repeat as Stanley Cup Champions.
6. Linus Ullmark, Boston Bruins. 95 Cup Points: 40 Games, 33-4-1, 1.89 GAA, .938 Save Percentage, 10.7 PS. (#7 on last update)
Ullmark is the odds-on favorite for the Vezina and is currently the league leader in Wins, GAA and Save Percentage. Our question, is can he do this is the playoffs?
7. (TIE) Jack Hughes, New Jersey Devils. 92 Cup Points, 61 Games, 36 G, 40 A, 76 P, +8, 9.0 PS. (#3 on last update)
Hughes fell two spots to number #7, and has been a bit of a slump. Still, the two-time All-Star is tenth in Goals (36), and can easily shake it off.
7. (TIE) Elias Pettersson, Vancouver Canucks, 92 Cup Points: 63 Games, 30 G, 52 A, 82 P, +11, 8.6 PS. (Not on last update)
Pettersson is having his best year to date, albeit on an abysmal Canucks team. He is back in the top ten after two updates, and is currently ninth in Assists (52) and tenth in Points (82).
9. (TIE) Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers, 89 Cup Points: 64 Games, 30 G, 57 A, 87 P, +17, 9.4 PS. (Not on last update)
Brady Tkachuk fell off the top ten, but his brother, Matthew, takes his spot. The Panthers Wing is fifth in Assists (57) and fourth in Points (87).
9. (TIE) Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild, 89 Cup Points: 69 Games, 39 G, 35 A, 74 P, +6, 9.2 PS. (#10 on last update)
The Russian star remains in the top ten and is seventh in Goals (39)
Ottawa’s Brady Tkachuk and Dallas’ Jake Oettinger, fell off the top ten.
Our next update will occur when the first player breaks 140 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 100 Notinhalloffame Cup Points:
1. Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers. 104 Cup Points: 53 Games, 42 G, 55 A, 97 P, +7, 11.4 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 (42), Assists (55), Points (97) and Point Shares (11.4). The Hart is his to lose.
2. Jack Hughes, New Jersey Devils. 90 Cup Points, 50 Games, 35 G, 32 A, 67 P, +15, 8.7 PS. (#6 on last update)
Hughes rockets from #6 to #2, and has scored 11 Points in his last five Games. The two-time All-Star in third in Goals (35) and ninth in Points (67) and Point Shares (8.7).
3. David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins. 87 Cup Points: 52 Games, 38 G, 34 A, 72 P, +25, 9.7 PS. (#2 on last update)
The Bruins are one of the NHL’s top teams and Pastrnak is their top scorer. He currently is leading the NHL in Shots (248), is second in Goals (38) and fifth in Points (72).
4. Mikko Rantanen, Colorado Avalanche. 83 Cup Points: 51 Games, 34 G, 29 A, 63 P, +4, 7.6 PS. (#3 on last update)
Rantanen drops a spot, and is also fifth in Goals (34).
5 (Tie). Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers, 80 Cup Points: 52 Games, 27 G, 46 A, 73 P, +16, 8.2 PS. (#9 on last update)
Tkachuk has been on fire and proving Florida right in their pursuit of the power forward. He is currently fifth in Assists (46) and third in Points (73).
5 (Tie). Brayden Point, Tampa Bay Lightning. 80 Cup Points: 52 Games, 32 G, 27 A, 59 P, +8, 7.2 PS. (#5 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! He is currently eighth in Goals (32).
7. Jake Oettinger, Dallas Stars. 76 Cup Points: 40 Games, 23-7-7, 2.22 GAA, .926 Save Percentage, 8.8 PS. (#10 on last update)
In his third season, Oettinger is playing the best hockey of his life and is second in the NHL in GAA and Save Percentage.
8. Elias Pettersson, Vancouver Canucks. 73 Cup Points: 51 Games, 25 G, 39 A, 64 P, +5, 6.7 PS. (not on last update)
The Canucks have been a disappointment, but Pettersson has emerged as a bright spot as their best player. The fifth-year player and former Calder winner is currently tenth in Points.
9. Jason Robertson, Dallas Stars. 72 Cup Points: 54 Games, 33 G, 36 A, 69 P, +26, 9.4 PS. (#5 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 recently went to his first All-Star Game.
10. Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers, 71 Cup Points: 51 Games, 29 G, 49 A, 78 P, +3, 8.3 PS. (#8 on last update)
The 2020 Hart Trophy winner gives the Oilers two players in the upper-tier and is currently fourth in Assists and second in Points behind his teammate, Connor McDavid.
Toronto’s Auston Matthews and Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck fell off the top ten.
Our next update will occur when the first player breaks 110 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 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 (6th 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.