Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

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

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

1.  Advanced Statistics.

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

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

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

Last year, Dallas went to their second straight Western Conference Final, but the result was the same in a Final Four elimination.  Last year yielded one new entrant and four elevations.

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

1. Mike Modano

2. Sergei Zubov

3. Jamie Benn

4. Marty Turco

5. Tyler Seguin

You can find the entire list here.

Regarding the top five, Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin, who are #3 and #5, respectively, could not move up the list, though both were close to doing so.

Defenseman Miro Heiskanen climbed to #25 from #33.

Another Defenseman, Esa Lindell, inched up two spots to #33.

Superstar forward and potential future Hart Trophy winner Jason Robertson rose to #35 from #37.

Left Wing Roope Hintz reached #37 from #42.

The now-retired Joe Pavelski hit his zenith on this list with a move from #49 to #39.

The only new entry is Goalie, Jake Oettinger.   He debuts at #50.

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

Jake Oettinger was selected late in the First Round of the 2017 Draft and cut his teeth with Boston University, where he was their star Goalie.  He signed with the Stars in 2019 and debuted for Dallas in that year’s playoffs.

Oettinger played 29 Games for Dallas in 2020-21, and his 2.36 GAA proved that he was the Goalie of the future.  He has been their lead Goalie for the last three seasons, was fifth in Vezina voting in 2022-23, and went to his first All-Star Game last year.  He has also anchored the Stars to back-to-back Western Conference Finals.

As of this writing, Oettinger is entering his fifth season and can help Dallas win its second Stanley Cup.

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

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

We knew the following:

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

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

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

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

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

Was he a winner again?

Yes!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

Johnny Gaudreau: Columbus Blue Jackets, Left Wing:

Joel Eriksson Ek: Minnesota Wild, Center

Jordan Eberle: Seattle Kraken, Right Wing

 

Players with 57 Cup Points: (#104)

 

Michael Bunting: Toronto Maple Leafs, Left Wing

 

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

 

Nick Suzuki: Montreal Candiens, Center

Vince Trochek: New York Rangers, Center

Matty Beniers: Seattle Kraken, Center

 

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

 

John Gibson: Anaheim Ducks, Goalie

Troy Terry: Anaheim Ducks, Center

Sam Reinhart: Florida Panthers, Center

 

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

 

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

Artturi Lehkonen: Colorado Avalanche, Left Wing

Quinn Hughes: Vancouver Canucks, Defense

 

Players with 53 Cup Points: (#115)

 

Frederik Andersen: Carolina Hurricanes, Goalie

Sam Bennett: Florida Panthers, Center

Mats Zuccarello: Minnesota Wild, Left Wing

Chandler Stephenson: Vegas Golden Knights, Center

Mikhail Sergachev: Tampa Bay Lightning, Defense

Alex Pietrangelo: Vegas Golden Knights, Defense

 

Players with 52 Cup Points: (#121)

 

Adin Hill: Vegas Golden Knights, Goalie

 

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

 

Matt Duchene: Nashville Predators, Center

Jeff Zucker: Pittsburgh Penguins, Left Wing

Vince Dunn: Seattle Kraken, Defense

 

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

 

Jeremy Swayman: Boston Bruins, Goalie

Brady Skjei: Carolina Hurricanes, Defense

Ryan Hartman: Minnesota Wild, Right Wing

Jesper Bratt: New Jersey Devils, Right Wing

 

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

 

Karel Vejmelka: Arizona Coyotes, Goalie

Elias Lindholm: Calgary Flames, Center

 

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

 

Mikael Backlund: Calgary Flames, Center

Shea Theodore: Vegas Golden Knights, Defense

 

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

 

Dylan Cozens: Buffalo Sabres, Center

Tomas Tatar: New Jersey Devils, New Jersey Devils

Tristan Jarry: Pittsburgh Penguins, Goalie

Victor Hedman: Tampa Bay Lightning, Defense

Reilly Smith: Vegas Golden Knights, Right Wing

 

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

 

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

Wyatt Johnston: Dallas Stars: Center

 

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

 

Trevor Zegras: Anaheim Ducks, Center

Lawson Crouse: Arizona Coyotes, Left Wing

Patrick Laine: Columbus Blue Jackets, Right Wing

Matthew Barzal: New York Islanders, Center

Brayden Schenn: St. Louis Blues, Center

Alex Killorn: Tampa Bay Lightning, Center

Matt Murray: Toronto Maple Leafs, Goalie

 

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

 

Taylor Hall: Boston Bruins, Left Wing

Jake DeBrusk: Boston Bruins, Left Wing

Tyler Seguin: Dallas Stars, Center

Jake Allen: Montreal Canadiens, Goalie

Pavel Buchnevich: St. Louis Blues, Right Wing

William Karlsson: Vegas Golden Knights, Center

 

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

 

Charlie McAvoy: Boston Bruins, Defense

Seth Jarvis: Carolina Hurricanes, Center

Max Domi: Chicago Blackhawks & Dallas Stars, Left Wing

Gabriel Vilardi: Los Angeles Kings, Center

Phillip Danault: Los Angeles Kings, Center

Cole Caulfield: Montreal Canadiens, Right Wing

Sam Montembeault: Montreal Canadiens, Goalie

Kyle Palmieri: New York Islanders, Right Wing

 

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

 

Jakob Chycrun: Arizona Coyotes & Ottawa Senators, Defense

Jakob Markstrom: Calgary Flames, Goalie

Boone Jenner: Columbus Blue Jackets, Center

Akira Schmid: New Jersey Devils, Goali

Rickard Rakell: Pittsburgh Penguins, Right Wing

Kris Letang: Pittsburgh Penguins, Defense

Martin Jones: Seattle Kraken, Goalie

Oliver Bjorkstrand: Seattle Kraken, Right Wing

Logan Couture: San Jose Sharks, Center

 

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

 

Semyon Varlamov: New York Islanders, Goalie

Philipp Grubauer: Seattle Kraken, Goalie

Jaden Schwartz: Seattle Kraken, Center

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

Blake Wheeler: Winnipeg Jets, Right Wing

 

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

 

Jordan Martinook: Carolina Hurricanes, Left Wing

Moritz Seider: Dallas Red Wings, Defense

Dominik Kubalik: Detroit Red Wings, Left Wing

Aaron Ekblad: Florida Panthers: Defense

Jared Spurgeon: Minnesota Wild, Defense

Filip Forsberg: Nashville Predators, Center

Eeli Tolvanen: Nashville Predators & Seattle Kraken, Right Wing

Drake Batherson: Ottawa Senators, Center

William Carrier: Vegas Golden Knights, Left Wing

 

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

 

Dillon Dube: Calgary Flames, Center

Stefan Noesen: Carolina Hurricanes, Right Wing

Nino Niederreiter: Nashville Predators & Winnipeg Jets, Right Wing

 

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

 

Antti Raanta: Carolina Hurricanes, Goalie

Jordan Staal: Carolina Hurricanes, Center

Scott Laughton: Philadelphia Flyers, Goalie

James Reimer: San Jose Sharks, Goalie

Daniel Sprong: Seattle Kraken, Right Wing

Thatcher Demko: Vancouver Canucks, Goalie

 

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

 

Victor Olofsson: Buffalo Sabres, Right Wing

Rasmus Andersson: Calgary Flames, Defense

David Perron: Detroit Red Wings, Left Wing

Noah Dobson: New York Islanders, Defense

Filip Chytil: New York Rangers, Center

Bryan Rust: Pittsburgh Penguins, Right Wing

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

Logan Thompson: Vegas Golden Knights, Goalie

Dylan Strome: Washington Capitals, Center

 

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

 

Nick Schmaltz: Arizona Coyotes, Center

Hampus Lindholm: Boston Bruins, Defense

Pavel Zacha: Boston Bruins: Center

Evan Bouchard: Edmonton Oilers, Defense

Drew Doughty: Los Angeles Kings: Defense

Erik Haula: New Jersey Devils, Left Wing

 

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

 

Casey Mittelstadt: Buffalo Sabres, Center

Blake Coleman: Calgary Flames, Center

Adam Larsson: Seattle Kraken, Defense

Robert Thomas: St. Louis Blues, Center

Dmitry Orlov: Washington Capitals & Boston Bruins, Defense

 

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

 

Cam Fowler: Anaheim Ducks, Defense

Devon Toews: Colorado Avalanche, Defense

K’Andre Miller: New York Rangers, Defense

Tomas Hertl: San Jose Sharks, Center

 

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

 

Frank Vatrano: Anaheim Ducks, Left Wing

Andrew Mangiapane: Calgary Flames, Left Wing

Brett Pesce: Carolina Hurricanes, Defense

J.T. Compher: Colorado Avalanche, Left Wing

Valeri Nichuskin: Colorado Avalanche, Right Wing

Lucas Raymond: Detroit Red Wings, Left Wing

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

John Carlson: Washington Capitals, Defense

Tom Wilson: Washington Capitals, Defense

 

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

 

Mason MacTavish: Anaheim Ducks, Center

David Krejci: Boston Bruins, Center

Nick Foligno: Boston Bruins, Left Wing

Gustav Forsling: Florida Panthers, Defense

Kevin Lankinen: Nashville Predators, Goalie

Erik Gustafsson: Washington Capitals & Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Neil Pionk: Winnipeg Jets, Defense

 

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

 

John Klingberg: Anaheim Ducks & Minnesota Wild, Defense

Mackenzie Weegar: Calgary Flames, Defense

Seth Jones: Chicago Blackhawks, Defense

Evan Rodrigues: Colorado Avalanche, Center

Phoenix Copley: Los Angeles Kings Goalie

Frederick Gaudreau: Minnesota Wild, Center

Michael Hoffman: Montreal Canadiens, Center & Left Wing

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

Yanni Gourde: Seattle Kraken, Center

Alex Wennberg: Seattle Kraken, Center

Brandon Tanev: Seattle Kraken, Left Wing

Justin Faulk: St. Louis Blues, Defense

Brock Boeser: Vancouver Canucks, Right Wing

Nicolaj Ehlers: Winnipeg Jets, Left Wing

 

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

 

Shayne Gotsisbehere: Arizona Coyotes & Carolina Hurricanes, Defense

Charlie Coyle: Boston Bruins, Center & Right Wing

Jasperi Kotkaniemi: Carolina Hurricanes, Center

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

Jacob Trouba: New York Rangers, Defense

Kevin Hayes: Philadelphia Flyers, Right Wing

Casey DeSmith: Pittsburgh Penguins, Goalie

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

 

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

 

Nick Bjugstad: Arizona Coyotes & Edmonton Oilers, Center

Barrett Hayton: Arizona Coyotes, Center

Trent Frederic: Boston Bruins, Center

Pyotr Kochetkov: Carolina Hurricanes, Goalie

Jack Roslovic: Columbus Blue Jackets, Center

Jonathan Quick: Los Angeles Kings & Vegas Golden Knights

Sam Steel: Minnesota Wild, Center

Thomas Novak: Nashville Predators, Center

Evgeny Kuznetsov: Washington Capitals, Center

Adam Lowry: Winnipeg Jets, Left Wing

 

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

 

Filip Hronek: Detroit Red Wings & Vancouver Canucks, Defense

Darnell Nurse: Edmonton Oilers, Defense

Zach Parise: New York Islanders, Left Wing

Ryan Graves: New Jersey Devils, Defense

Barclay Goodrow: New York Rangers, Right Wing

Noah Cates: Philadelphia Flyers, Left Wing

Tony DeAngelo: Philadelphia Flyers, Defense

Rasmus Sandin: Toronto Maple Leafs & Washington Capitals, Defense

 

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

 

Connor Ingram: Arizona Coyotes, Goalie

Travis Boyd: Arizona Coyotes, Center

Gustav Nyquist: Minnesota Wild, Right Wing

Calle Jarnkrok: Toronto Maple Leafs, Center

Paul Cotter: Vegas Golden Knights, Center

 

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

 

Nick Ritchie: Arizona Coyotes & Calgary Flames, Left Wing

Craig Anderson: Buffalo Sabres, Goalie

Jaccob Slavin: Carolina Hurricanes, Defense

Trevor Moore: Los Angeles Kings, Left Wing

Yegor Sharangovich: New Jersey Devils, Center

Jean-Gabriel Pageau: New York Islanders, Center

Anton Forsberg: Ottawa Senators, Goalie

Nick Paul: Tampa Bay Lightning, Left Wing

Marcus Johansson: Washington Capitals & Minnesota Wild, Center

 

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

 

Adam Henrique: Anaheim Ducks, Center

Alex Stalock: Chicago Blackhawks, Goalie

Eetu Luostarinen: Florida Panthers, Center

Blake Lizotte: Los Angeles Kings, Center

Kirby Dach: Montreal Canadiens, Center

Miles Wood: New Jersey Devils, Left Wing

Ryan Pulock: New York Islanders, Defense

Jake Sanderson: Ottawa Senators, Defense

Anthony Cirelli: Tampa Bay Lightning, Center

Morgan Reilly: Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Dakota Joshua: Vancouver Canucks, Center

 

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

 

Ryan Strome: Anaheim Ducks, Center

Jack McBain: Arizona Coyotes, Center

Taylor Raddysh: Chicago Blackhawks, Right Wing

Bowen Byram: Colorado Avalanche, Defense

Jake Walman: Detroit Red Wings, Defense

Tyson Barrie: Edmonton Oilers & Nashville Predators, Defense

Mike Matheson: Montreal Canadiens, Defense

Brian Elliott: Tampa Bay Lightning, Goalie

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

 

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

 

Jonathan Toews: Chicago Blackhawks, Center

Sam Lafferty: Chicago Blackhawks & Toronto Maple Leafs

Justin Schultz: Seattle Kraken, Defense

Morgan Geekie: Seattle Kraken, Defense

Conor Sheary: Washington Capitals, Left Wing

 

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

 

Jesper Fast: Carolina Hurricanes, Right Wing

Kirill Marchenko: Columbus Blue Jackets, Right Wing

Jason Dickinson: Chicago Blackhawks, Center

Pavel Francouz: Colorado Avalanche, Goalie

Warren Foegele: Edmonton Oilers, Left Wing

Scott Wedgewood: Dallas Stars, Goalie

Alex Iafallo: Los Angeles Kings, Center

Cody Glass: Nashville Predators, Center

Joel Farabee: Philadelphia Flyers, Left Wing

Kaapo Kahkonen: San Jose Sharks, Goalie

Corey Perry: Tampa Bay Lightning, Right Wing

Laurent Brossoit: Vegas Golden Knights, Goalie

Dylan DeMelo: Winnipeg Jets, Defense

 

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

 

Jack Quinn: Buffalo Sabres, Right Wing

Alex Newhook: Colorado Avalanche, Center

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

Andrew Copp: Detroit Red Wings, Center

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

Klim Kostin: Edmonton Oilers, Right Wing

Anton Lundell: Florida Panthers, Center

Arthur Kaliyev: Los Angeles Kings, Right Wing

Derick Brassard: Ottawa Senators, Center

Thomas Chabot: Ottawa Senators, Defense

Andre Burakovsky: Seattle Kraken, Left Wing

Luke Schenn: Vancouver Canucks & Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Conor Garland: Vancouver Canuks, Right Wing

Charlie Lindgren: Washington Capitals, Goalie

Garnet Hathaway: Washington Capitals & Boston Bruins, Right Wing

 

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

 

Ukko-Pekka Luukonen: Buffalo Sabres, Goalie

Jalen Chatfield: Carolina Hurricanes, Defense

Kent Johnson: Columbus Blue Jackets, Center

Jake McCabe: Chicago Blackhawks & Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Michael Rasmussen: Detroit Red Wings, Center

Alex Lyon: Florida Panthers, Goalie

Mattias Ekholm: Nashville Predators & Edmonton Oilers, Defense

Alexis Lafreniere: New York Rangers, Left Wing

Shane Pinto: Ottawa Senators, Center

Jamie Oleksiak: Seattle Kraken, Defense

 

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

 

Mattias Maccelli: Arizona Coyotes, Left Wing

Petr Mrazek: Chicago Blackhawks, Goalie

Andreas Athanasiou: Chicago Blackhawks, Center

Spencer Knight: Florida Panthers, Goalie

Ondrej Palat: New Jersey Devils, Left Wing

Casey Cizikas: New York Islanders, Center

Scott Mayfield: New York Islanders, Defense

Cam Talbot: Ottawa Senators, Goalie

Morgan Frost: Philadelphia Flyers, Center

Ivan Provorov: Philadelphia Flyers, Defense

Jeff Petry: Pittsburgh Penguins, Defense

Alexander Barabanov: San Jose Sharks, Forward

Noah Gregor: San Jose Sharks, Center

Brandon Saad: St. Louis Blues, Left Wing

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

Nick Perbix: Tampa Bay Lightning, Defense

Zach Aston-Reese: Toronto Maple Leafs, Center

Mark Giordano: Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

 

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

 

Nikita Zadorov: Calgary Flames, Defense

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

Mattias Janmark: Edmonton Oilers, Center

Radko Gudas: Florida Panthers, Defense

Matt Roy: Los Angeles Kings, Defense

Brandon Duhaime: Minnesota Wild, Right Wing

Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Montreal Canadiens, Left Wing

Brenden Gallagher: Montreal Canadiens, Right Wing

Evgeni Dadonov: Montreal Canadiens & Dallas Stars, Right Wing

Yakov Trenin: Nashville Predators, Center

Juuso Parssinen: Nashville Predators, Center

Jonas Siegenthaler: New Jersey Devils, Defense

Travis Sanheim: Philadelphia Flyers, Defense

Jeff Carter: Pittsburgh Penguins, Center

Kevin LaBlanc: San Jose Sharks, Right Wing

Justin Holl: Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Michael Amadio: Vegas Golden Knights, Center

Sonny Milano: Washington Capitals, Left Wing

 

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

 

Daniil Tarasov: Columbus Blue Jackets, Goalie

Sean Kuraly: Columbus Blue Jackets, Center

Logan O’Connor: Colorado Avalanche, Right Wing

Alex Nedeljkovic: Detroit Red Wings, Goalie

Evander Kane: Edmonton Oilers, Left Wing

Jack Campbell: Edmonton Oilers, Goalie

Carl Grundstrom: Los Angeles Kings, Right Wing

David Savard: Montreal Canadiens, Defense

Josh Anderson: Montreal Canadiens, Right Wing

Michael Pezzetta: Montreal Canadiens, Center

Kiefer Sherwood: Nashville Predators, Right Wing

Kaapo Kakko: New York Rangers, Right Wing

Evgeny Svechnikov: San Jose Sharks, Left Wing

Ross Colton: Tampa Bay Lightning, Center

Ilya Mikheyev: Vancouver Canucks, Forward

Nic Dowd: Washington Capitals, Center

 

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

 

Juuso Valimaki: Arizona Coyotes, Defense

Tyler Johnson: Chicago Blackhawks, Center

Connor Murphy: Chicago Blackhawks, Defense

Samuel Girard: Colorado Avalanche, Defense

Mikey Anderson: Los Angeles Kings, Defense

Mads Sogaard: Ottawa Senators, Goalie

Tyler Pitlick: St. Louis Blues, Center

Nicholas Hague: Vegas Golden Knights, Defense

 

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

 

Kyle Okposo: Buffalo Sabres, Right Wing

Michael Stone: Calgary Flames

Jonathan Huberdeau: Calgary Flames

Eric Robinson: Columbus Blue Jackets

Mason Marchement: Dallas Stars, Forward

Kailer Yamamoto: Edmonton Oilers, Right Wing

Ryan Johansen: Nashville Predators, Center

Luke Evangelista: Nashville Predators, Right Wing

Mackenize Blackwood: New Jersey Devils, Goalie

Thomas Griess: St. Louis Blues, Goalie

Zach Whitecloud: Vegas Golden Knights, Defense

Trevor van Riemsdyk: Washington Capitals

 

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

 

Christian Fischer: Arizona Coyotes, Defense

Owen Power: Buffalo Sabres, Defense

Noah Hanifin: Calgary Flames, Defense

Paul Stastny: Carolina Hurricanes: Center

Pius Suter: Detroit Red Wings, Forward

Sean Durzi: Los Angeles Kings, Defense

Jonathan Drouin: Montreal Canadiens, Left Wing

Ryan McDonagh: Nashville Predators, Defense

Jaroslav Halak: New York Rangers, Goalie

Marcus Pettersson: Pittsburgh Penguins, Defense

Justin Woll: Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Maple Leafs

Nicolas Roy: Vegas Golden Knights, Center

 

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

 

Connor Clifton: Boston Bruins, Defense

J.J. Peterka: Buffalo Sabres, Right Wing

Adam Ruzicka: Calgary Flames, Center

Teuvo Teravainen: Carolina Hurricanes, Forward

Jujhar Khaira: Chicago Blackhawks, Left Wing

Colin Miller: Dallas Stars, Defense

Eric Staal: Florida Panthers, Center

Jaret Anderson-Dolan: Los Angeles Kings, Center

Marcus Foligno: Minnesota Wild, Left Wing

Alexander Romanov: New York Islanders, Defense

Jimmy Vesey: New York Rangers, Left Wing

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

Samuel Ersson: Philadelphia Flyers, Goalie

Ryan Donato: Seattle Kraken, Center

Calle Rosen: St. Louis Blues, Defense

Joel Hofer: St. Louis Blues, Goalie

Jake Neighbours: St. Louis Blues, Left Wing

 

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

 

Dmitry Kulikov: Anaheim Ducks & Pittsburgh Penguins, Defense

Dylan Guenther: Arizona Coyotes, Right Wing

Ivan Prosvetov: Arizona Coyotes, Goalie

J.J. Moser: Arizona Coyotes, Defense

Matt Grzelcyk: Boston Bruins, Defense

Lukas Reichel: Chicago Blackhawks, Left Wing

Esa Lindell: Dallas Stars, Defense

Radek Faksa: Dallas Stars, Center

Ben Chiarot: Detroit Red Wings, Defense

Magnus Hellberg: Detroit Red Wings, Goalie

Jonas Brodin: Minnesota Wild, Defense

Mark Jankowski: Nashville Predators, Center

Tyler Motte: Ottawa Senators & New York Rangers, Center

Travis Hamonic: Ottawa Senators, Defense

Erik Cernak: Tampa Bay Lightning, Defense

Denis Malgin: Toronto Maple Leafs & Colorado Avalanche

Pavel Dorofeyev: Vegas Golden Knights, Left Wing

Brett Howden: Vegas Golden Knights, Center

Phil Kessel: Arizona Coyotes, Right Wing

Nick Jensen: Washington Capitals, Defense

 

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

 

Jakob Silfverberg: Anaheim Ducks, Left Wing

Peyton Krebs: Buffalo Sabres, Center

Eric Comrie: Buffalo Sabres, Goalie

Devon Levi: Buffalo Sabres, Goalie

Dan Vladar: Calgary Flames, Goalie

Lukas Sedlak: Colorado Avalanche & Philadelphia Flyers, Center

Ty Dellendrea: Dallas Stars, Center

Jani Hakanpaa: Dallas Stars, Defense

Christian Dvorak: Montreal Canadiens, Center

Mikael Granlund: Nashville Predators & Pittsburgh Penguins, Center

John Marino: New Jersey Devils, Defense

Damon Severson: New Jersey Devils, Defense

Adam Pelech: New York Islanders, Defense

Brian Dumoulin: Pittsburgh Penguins, Defense

Nick Bonino: San Jose Sharks & Pittsburgh Penguins, Center

Will Borgen: Seattle Kraken, Defense

Colton Parayko: St. Louis Blues, Defense

Torrey Krug: St. Louis Blues, Defense

Vladimir Namestinkov: Tampa Bay Lightning & Winnipeg Jets, Center

Timothy Liljgeren: Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Alex Kerfoot: Toronto Maple Leafs, Center

Keegan Kolesar: Vegas Golden Knights, Right Wing

Cole Perfetti: Winnipeg Jets, Center

 

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

 

Lukas Dostal: Anaheim Ducks, Goalie

Jayson Megna: Anaheim Ducks, Center

Brandon Carlo: Boston Bruins, Defense

Walker Duehr: Calgary Flames, Forward

Adam Boqvist: Columbus Blue Jackets, Defense

Jarred Tinordi: Chicago Blackhawks, Defense

Joel Kirivanta: Dallas Stars, Forward

Jonathan Berggren: Detroit Red Wings, Right Wing

Oskar Sundqvist, Detroit Red Wings & Minnesota Wild, Center

Matt Dumba: Minnesota Wild, Defense

Jacob Middleton: Minnesota Wild, Defense

Jordan Harris: Montreal Canadiens, Defense

Joel Armia: Montreal Canadiens, Right Wing

Tanner Jeannot: Nashville Predators & Tampa Bay Lightning, Forward

Colton Sissons: Nashville Predators, Center

Jesper Boqvist: New Jersey Devils, Center

Josh Bailey: New York Islanders, Center

Ryan Lindgren: New York Rangers, Defense

Luke Kunin: San Jose Sharks, Center

Brayden McNabb: Vegas Golden Knights, Defense

Anthony Mantha: Washington Capitals, Right Wings

Sam Gagner: Winnipeg Jets, Center

Brenden Dillon: Winnipeg Jets, Defense

Lars Eller: Washington Capitals & Colorado Avalanche, Center

 

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

 

Scott Harrington: San Jose Sharks & Anaheim Ducks, Defense

Max Comtois: Anaheim Ducks, Left Wing

Derek Stepan: Carolina Hurricanes, Center

Mathieu Olivier: Columbus Blue Jackets, Forward

Nick Blackenburg: Columbus Blue Jackets, Defense

Marcus Bjork: Columbus Blue Jackets, Defense

Arvid Soderblom: Chicago Blackhawks, Goalie

Mason Shaw: Minnesota Wild, Center

Jeremy Lauzon: Nashville Predators, Defense

Nathan Bastian: New Jersey Devils, Right Wing

Oliver Wahlstrom: New York Islanders, Right Wing

Wade Allison: Philadelphia Flyers, Center

Rasmus Ristolainen: Philadelphia Flyers, Defense

Felix Sandstrom: Philadelphia Flyers, Goalie

Nicholas Deslauriers: Philadelphia Flyers, Left Wing

James van Riemsdyk: Philadelphia Flyers, Left Wing

Danton Heinen: Pittsburgh Penguins, Center

Mario Ferraro: San Jose Sharks, Defense

Erik Kallgren: Toronto Maple Leafs, Goalie

Spencer Martin: Vancouver Canucks, Goalie

Phillip Di Giuseppe: Vancouver Canucks, Left Wing

Ben Hutton: Vegas Golden Knights, Defense

Nicklas Backstrom: Washington Capitals, Center

Saku Maenalanen: Winnipeg Jets, Right Wing

Nate Schmidt: Winnipeg Jets, Defense

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

 

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

 

Brett Ritchie: Calgary Flames & Arizona Coyotes, Right Wing

Calgary Flames: Trevor Lewis, Center

Emil Bemstrom: Columbus Blue Jackets, Center

Nils Lundqvist: Dallas Stars, Defense

Robby Fabbri: Detroit Red Wings, Center

Derek Ryan: Edmonton Oilers, Center

Ryan Lomberg: Florida Panthers, Left Wing

Calen Addison: Minnesota Wild, Defense

Sean Monahan: Montreal Canadiens, Center

Arber Xhekaj: Montreal Canadiens, Defense

Kaiden Guhle: Montreal Canadiens, Defense

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

Matt Martin: New York Islanders, Left Wing

Sebastian Aho: New York Islanders, Defense

Hudson Fasching: New York Islanders, Right Wing

Michael McLeod: New Jersey Devils, Center

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

Carson Soucy: Seattle Kraken, Defense

Pat Maroon: Tampa Bay Lightning, Left Wing

Tyler Myers: Vancouver Canucks, Defense

Alec Martinez: Vegas Golden Knights, Defense

Martin Fehevary: Washington Capitals, Defense

Morgan Barron: Winnipeg Jets, Center

 

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

 

Simon Benoit: Anaheim Ducks, Defense

Max Jones: Anaheim Ducks, Left Wing

Tomas Nosek: Boston Bruins, Center

Vinnie Hinostroza: Buffalo Sabres, Center

Zack Werenski: Columbus Blue Jackets, Defense

Philip Kurashev: Chicago Blackhawks, Center

Boris Katchouk: Chicago Blackhawks, Left Wing

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

Josh Manson: Colorado Avalanche, Defense

Luke Glendening: Dallas Stars, Center

Ryan Suter: Dallas Stars, Defense

Brett Kulak: Edmonton Oilers, Defense

Ryan McLeod: Edmonton Oilers, Center

Connor Dewar: Minnesota Wild, Center

Justin Barron: Montreal Canadiens, Defense

Phillip Tomasino: Nashville Predators, Center

Cal Clutterbuck: New York Islanders, Right Wing

Samuel Bolduc: New York Islanders, Defense

Simon Holmstrom: New York Islanders, Right Wing

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

Braden Schneider: New York Rangers, Defense

Brock McGinn: Pittsburgh Penguins & Anaheim Ducks, Left Wing

Jan Rutta: Pittsburgh Penguins, Defense

Teddy Blueger: Pittsburgh Penguins & Vegas Golden Knights, Center

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

Marc-Edouard Vlasic: San Jose Sharks

Alexey Toropchenko: St. Louis Blues, Right Wing

Ian Cole: Tampa Bay Lightning, Defense

David Kampf: Toronto Maple Leafs, Center

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

Sheldon Dries: Vancouver Canucks, Center

Oliver Ekman-Larsson: Vancouver Canucks, Defense

Collin Delia: Vancouver Canucks, Goalie

 

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

Kevin Shattenkirk: Anaheim Ducks, Defense

Derek Forbort: Boston Bruins, Defense

Ilya Lybushkin: Buffalo Sabres, Defense

Elvis Merzlikins: Columbus Blue Jackets, Goalie

Tim Berni: Columbus Blue Jackets, Defense

Jaxson Stauber: Chicago Blackhawks, Goalie

Thomas Harley: Dallas Stars, Defense

Elmer Soderblom: Detroit Red Wings, Right Wing

Adam Erne: Detroit Red Wings, Left Wing

Olli Maatta: Detroit Red Wings, Defense

Nick Cousins: Florida Panthers, Center

Aleksander Edler: Los Angeles Kings, Defense

Juraj Slafkosky: Montreal Canadiens, Left Wing

Joel Edmundson: Montreal Canadiens, Defense

Jordan Gross: New York Rangers, Defense

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

Austin Watson: Ottawa Senators, Left Wing

Mathieu Joseph: Ottawa Senators, Right Wing

Mark Kastelic: Ottawa Senators, Center

Pierre-Olivier Joseph: Pittsburgh Penguins, Defense

Ryan Poehling: Pittsburgh Penguins, Center

Steven Lorentz: San Jose Sharks, Forward

Josh Leivo: St. Louis Blues, Left Wing

Robert Bortuzzo: St. Louis Blues, Defense

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

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

Arturs Silovs: Vancouver Canucks, Goalie

Ethan Bear: Vancouver Canucks, Defense

Kyle Burroughs: Vancouver Canucks, Defense

 

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

Anthony Stolarz: Anaheim Ducks, Goalie

Derek Grant: Anaheim Ducks, Center

Brett Leason: Anaheim Ducks, Right Wing

A.J. Greer: Boston Bruins, Left Wing

Craig Smith: Boston Bruins & Washington Capitals, Center

Erik Gudbranson: Columbus Blue Jackets, Defense

Jonas Johansson: Colorado Avalanche, Goalie

Austin Czarnik: Detroit Red Wings, Center

Marc Staal: Florida Panthers, Defense

Tyson Jost: Minnesota Wild & Buffalo Sabres, Right Wing

Alex Belzile: Montreal Canadiens, Forward

Jake Evans: Montreal Canadiens, Center

Kevin Bahl: New Jersey Devils, Defense

Kevin Mandolese: Ottawa Senators, Goalie

Dylan Ferguson: Ottawa Senators, Goalie

Josh Archibald: Pittsburgh Penguins, Right Wing

Nico Sturm: San Jose Sharks, Center

Karson Kuhlman: Seattle Kraken & Winnipeg Jets, Center

Nicholas Robertson: Toronto Maple Leafs, Left Wing

Jordie Benn: Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Nils Aman: Vancouver Canucks, Center

Aliaksei Protas: Washington Capitals, Center

Matt Irwin: Washington Capitals, Defense

Kevin Stenlund: Winnipeg Jets, Center

Mason Appleton: Winnipeg Jets, Center

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

Conor Timmons: Arizona Coyotes & Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Liam O’Brien: Arizona Coyotes, Center

Keith Kinkaid: Boston Bruins, Goalie

Lukas Rousek: Buffalo Sabres, Right Wing

Riley Stillman: Buffalo Sabres, Defense

Radim Zohorna: Calgary Flames & Toronto Maple Leafs, Forward

Max Pacioretty: Carolina Hurricanes, Left Wing

Caleb Jones: Chicago Blackhawks, Defense

Cole Guttman: Chicago Blackhawks, Center

Buddy Robinson: Dallas Stars, Right Wing

Robert Hagg: Detroit Red Wings, Defense

Anthony Duclair: Florida Panthers, Left Wing

Cal Petersen: Los Angeles Kings, Goalie

Alex Gologoski: Minnesota Wild, Defense

Jonathan Kovacevic: Montreal Canadiens, Defense

Jesse Ylonen: Montreal Canadiens, Right Wing

Robin Salo: New York Islanders, Defense

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

Erik Brannstrom: Ottawa Senators, Defense

Cam York: Philadelphia Flyers, Defense

Tyson Foerster: Philadelphia Flyers, Right Wing

Alex Nylander: Pittsburgh Penguins, Left Wing

Tye Kartye: Seattle Kraken, Center

Nikita Alexandrov: St. Louis Blues, Center

Zach Bogosian: Tampa Bay Lightning, Defense

Darren Raddysh: Tampa Bay Lightning, Defense

T.J. Brodie: Toronto Maple Leafs, Defense

Alec Martinez: Vegas Golden Knights, Defense

Beck Malenstyn: Washington Capitals, Left Wing

Joe Snively: Washington Capitals, Forward

 

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

Troy Stecher, Arizona Coyotes & Calgary Flames, Defense

Anders Bjork, Buffalo Sabres & Chicago Blackhawks, Left Wing

Connor Mackey: Calgary Flames & Arizona Coyotes, Defense

Chris Tanev: Calgary Flames, Defense

Mackenize MacEachern: Carolina Hurricanes, Left Wing

Jake Bean: Columbus Blue Jackets, Defense

Andrew Peeke: Columbus Blue Jackets, Defense

Trey Fix-Wolansky: Columbus Blue Jackets, Right Wing

Mackenzie Entwistle: Chicago Blackhawks, Right Wing

Filip Zadina: Detroit Red Wings, Right Wing

Gustav Lindstrom: Detroit Red Wings, Defense

Jordan Oesterle: Detroit Red Wings, Defense

Alex Chiasson: Detroit Red Wings, Right Wing

Joe Veleno: Detroit Red Wings, Center

Dylan Holloway: Edmonton Oilers, Center

Jesse Puljuvari: Edmonton Oilers, Right Wing

Cody Ceci: Edmonton Oilers, Defense

Colin White: Florida Panthers, Center

Quentin Byfield: Los Angeles Kings, Center

Sean Walker: Los Angeles Kings, Defense

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

Jonathon Merrill: Minnesota Wild, Defense

Alexandre Carrier: Nashville Predators, Defense

Michael McCarron: Nashville Predators, Right Wing

Zac Jones: New York Rangers, Defense

Artem Zub: Ottawa Senators, Defense

Zach MacEwen: Philadelphia Flyers & Los Angeles Kings, Center

Tanner Laczynski: Philadelphia Flyers, Center

Chad Ruhdewel: Pittsburgh Penguins, Defense

Eetu Makiniemi: San Jose Sharks, Goalie

Jonah Gadjovich: San Jose Sharks, Left Wing

Henry Thrun: San Jose Sharks, Defense

Radim Simek: San Jose Sharks, Defense

Pontus Holmberg: Toronto Maple Leafs, Right Wing

Jiri Patera, Vegas Golden Knights, Goalie

Kyle Capobianco, Winnipeg Jets, Defense

David Rittich, Winnipeg Jets, Goalie

Axel Jonsson Fjallby, Winnipeg Jets, Left Wing

 

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

Milos Keleman: Arizona Coyotes, Center

Rasmus Asplund: Buffalo Sabres, Left Wing

Zemgus Girgenson: Buffalo Sabres, Center

Henri Jokiharju: Buffalo Sabres, Defense

Jakob Pelletier, Calgary Flames, Left Wing

Jack Drury, Carolina Hurricanes, Center

Reese Johnson: Chicago Blackhawks, Forward

Andrew Cogliano: Colorado Avalanche, Left Wing

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

Brad Hunt: Colorado Avalanche, Defense

Ben Meyers: Colorado Avalanche, Forward

Kurtis MacDermid: Colorado Avalanche, Defense

Matt Luff: Detroit Red Wings, Right Wing

Joseph Cramarossa: Minnesota Wild, Center

Brock Faber: Minnesota Wild, Defense

Rem Pitlick: Montreal Canadiens, Center

Cole Smith: Nashville Predators, Forward

Cal Foote: Nashville Predators, Defense

Spencer Stastney: Nashville Predators, Defense

Zach Sanford: Nashville Predators, Left Wing

Alexander Holtz: New Jersey Devils, Right Wing

Aatu Raty: New York Islanders & Vancouver Canucks, Center

Ryan Carpenter: New York Rangers, Center

Derick Brassard: Ottawa Senators, Center

Patrick Brown: Philadelphia Flyers & Ottawa Senators, Center

Ty Smith, Pittsburgh Penguins, Defense

William Eklund, San Jose Sharks, Left Wing

Tyler Tucker, St. Louis Blues, Defense

Marco Scandella, St. Louis Blues, Defense

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

Phillippe Myers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Defense

Curtis Lazar, Vancouver Canucks & New Jersey Devils, Center

Vasily Podkolzin, Vancouver Canucks, Right Wing

Akito Hirose, Vancouver Canucks, Defense

Guillaume Brisebois, Vancouver Canucks, Defense

 

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

Pavol Regenda: Anaheim Ducks, Left Wing

Sam Carrick: Anaheim Ducks, Center

Drew Helleson: Anaheim Ducks, Defense

Laurent Dauphin: Arizona Coyotes, Center

Jakub Zboril: Boston Bruins, Defense

Jakub Lauko: Boston Bruins, Center

Lawrence Pilut: Buffalo Sabres, Defense

Mattias Samuelsson: Buffalo Sabres, Defense

Milan Lucic: Calgary Flames, Left Wing

Dylan Coghlan: Carolina Hurricanes, Left Wing

Justin Danforth: Columbus Blue Jackets, Right Wing

Cole Sillinger: Columbus Blue Jackets, Center

Liam Foudy: Columbus Blue Jackets, Center

Ian Mitchell: Chicago Blackhawks, Defense

Andreas Englund: Chicago Blackhawks, Defense

Jacob MacDonald: Colorado Avalanche & San Jose Sharks, Defense

Justus Annunen: Colorado Avalanche, Goalie

Denis Gurianov: Dallas Stars & Montreal Canadiens, Right Wing

Philip Broberg: Edmonton Oilers, Defense

Josh Mahura: Florida Panthers, Defense

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

Patric Hornqvist: Florida Panthers, Right Wing

Aleksi Heponiemi: Florida Panthers, Center

Zac Dalpe: Florida Panthers, Right Wing

Chris Tierney: Florida Panthers & Montreal Canadiens, Center

Samuel Fagemo: Los Angeles Kings, Left Wing

Rasmus Kupari: Los Angeles Kings, Center

Jordan Greenway: Minnesota Wild & Buffalo Sabres, Left Wing

John Leonard: Nashville Predators, Left Wing

Egor Afanasyev: Nashville Predators, Left Wing   

Brendan Smith: New Jersey Devils, Defense

Luke Hughes: New Jersey Devils, Defense

Jake Lucchini: Ottawa Senators, Right Wing

Josh Norris: Ottawa Senators, Center

Dylan Gambrell: Ottawa Senators, Center

Nick Seeler: Philadelphia Flyers, Defense

John Hayden: Seattle Kraken, Center

Matt Benning: San Jose Sharks, Defense

Oskar Lindblom: San Jose Sharks, Left Wing

Daniil Guschin, San Jose Sharks, Left Wing

Nick Leddy: St. Louis Blues, Defense

Nathan Walker, St. Louis Blues, Center

Cole Koepke, Tampa Bay Lightning, Left Wing

Pierre Edouard Bellemare, Tampa Bay Lightning, Left Wing

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

Cole McWard, Vancouver Canucks, Defense

Kaedan Korczak, Vegas Golden Knights, Defense

Logan Stanley, Winnipeg Jets, Defense

 

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 110 Notinhalloffame Cup Points:

1. Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers.  113 Cup Points:  58 Games, 44 G, 61 A, 105 P, +4, 11.9 PS.  (#1 on last update)

Connor McDavid is running away with every major statistical category, and recently became the fifth fastest player to score 800 career Points.  Last year’s Notinhalloffame NHL Cup winner is extending his lead and he is currently the league-leader in Goals (44), Assists (61), Points (105) and Point Shares (11.9).  The Hart is his to lose.  

2. David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins. 96 Cup Points:  56 Games, 41 G, 36 A, 77 P, +27, 10.4 PS. (#3 on last update)

Pastrnak returns to the second hole, but there is a bigger gap between number one and number two than ever before.  He currently is leading the NHL in Shots (270), is second in Goals (41) and fifth in Points (77).

3. Jack Hughes, New Jersey Devils.  90 Cup Points, 53 Games, 35 G, 36 A, 71 P, +12, 8.9 PS. (#2 on last update)

Hughes falls one spot, but the two-time All-Star in fifth in Goals (35), ninth in Points (71), and is the offensive leader of what has been a surprisingly good New Jersey squad.  Notably, Hughes has not added anu Cup Points since the last update.

4. Mikko Rantanen, Colorado Avalanche. 85 Cup Points:  55 Games, 36 G, 30 A, 66 P, +3, 7.8 PS. (#4 on last update)

Rantanen holds at #4, and is also fifth in Goals (34).  Like Hughes, Rantanen, did not add any Cup Points since the last update.

5 (Tie). Linus Ullmark, Boston Bruins.  82 Cup Points:  36 Games, 29-4-1, 1.88 GAA, .937 Save Percentage, 9.3 PS.  (Not on last update)

Ullmark returns to where he belongs in the top ten, as he has been the best Goalie this year.  He is currently the league leader in Wins, GAA and Save Percentage.

5 (Tie). Nathan Mackinnon, Florida Panthers, 82 Cup Points:  57 Games, 28 G, 50 A, 78 P, +16, 8.6 PS.  (#5 on last update)

Tkachuk has been on fire and proving Florida right in their pursuit of the power forward.  He is currently sixth in Assists (50) and fourth in Points (78).

5 (Tie). Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers, 82 Cup Points:  57 Games, 28 G, 50 A, 78 P, +16, 8.6 PS.  (#5 on last update)

Tkachuk has been on fire and proving Florida right in their pursuit of the power forward.  He is currently sixth in Assists (50) and fourth in Points (78).

8 (Tie). Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators, 81 Cup Points:  56 Games, 24 G, 36 A, 60 P, -6, 6.6 PS.  (not on last update)

For the first time, the Tkachuk brothers are both in the top ten, and while his Senators have disappointed, he has not.

9 (Tie). Brayden Point, Tampa Bay Lightning.  80 Cup Points:  56 Games, 33 G, 28 A, 61 P, +4, 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 tenth in Goals (33).

9 (Tie). Jake Oettinger, Dallas Stars.  80 Cup Points:  43 Games, 23-8-9, 2.24 GAA, .925 Save Percentage, 9.4 PS.  (#9 on last update)

In his third season, Oettinger is playing the best hockey of his life and is fourth in the NHL in GAA.

Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl, Vancouver’s Elias Pettersson and Dallas’s Jason Robertson fell off the top ten.

Our next update will occur when the first player breaks 120 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 90 Notinhalloffame Cup Points:

1. Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers.  90 Cup Points:  47 Games, 39 G, 47 A, 86 P, +2, 9.9 PS.  (#1 on last update)

There are a lot of stories at the near-halfway mark of the 2022/23 NHL Season, with one of the top ones being Connor McDavid running away with every major statistical category.  Last year’s Notinhalloffame NHL Cup winner is extending his lead and he is currently the league-leader in Goals (39), Assists (47), Points (86) and Point Shares (9.9).  

2. David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins. 79 Cup Points:  45 Games, 35 G, 28 A, 63 P, +25, 8.7 PS. (#2 on last update)

The Bruins are one of the NHL’s top teams and Pastrnak is their top scorer.  The Bruins star is averaging 1.40 Points per Game, slightly more than his First Team All-Star campaign in 2019-20.  He currently is leading the NHL in Shots (217).

3 (Tie). Mikko Rantanen, Colorado Avalanche. 75 Cup Points:  43 Games, 31 G, 25 A, 56 P, +9, 7.0 PS. (#3 on last update)

Rantanen remains at #3, and is also in the top ten in Goals and Points, while leading the NHL in Even Strength Goals (26).  The Avs star has 1.28 PPG, the highest of his career.

3 (Tie). Brayden Point, Tampa Bay Lightning.  75 Cup Points:  44 Games, 27 G, 22 A, 49 P, +7, 5.9 PS. (#6 on last update)

Point is having a good year, and is a point-per-game player, there are still quite a few players with higher point tallies than the Tampa Center.  Saying that, Point has been the most clutch player for the Lightning, and a reason we love this process!

5. Jason Robertson, Dallas Stars.  71 Cup Points:  47 Games, 31 G, 32 A, 63 P, +29, 8.8 PS. (#4 on last update)

Robertson is on pace to shatter last season’s 41-38-79 output, and the fourth-year player is now the undeniable top dog of the Stars lineup.  

6. Jack Hughes, New Jersey Devils.  70 Cup Points, 45 Games, 29 G, 27 A, 56 P, +14, 7.1 PS. (#5 on last update)

Hughes explodes back into the top ten, ranked higher in Cup Point standings than he has ever been.  He is already tied with Points total (56) from last season.

7. Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs.  68 Cup Points:  44 Games, 24 G, 27 A, 51 P, +20, 6.2 PS.  (#7 on last update)

Matthews is the defending Hart winner but he is not on the PPG pace he was last year, though when Toronto wins, the odds are that he was the biggest reason why.  Is this season a disappointment so far for Matthews?

8. Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers, 66 Cup Points:  45 Games, 27 G, 45 A, 72 P, +4, 7.7 PS.  (Not on last update)

The 2020 Hart Trophy winner returns to the top ten and gives the Oilers two players in the upper-tier.

9. Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers, 63 Cup Points:  44 Games, 24 G, 34 A, 58 P, +9, 6.5 PS.  (not on last update)

Matthew’s brother, Brady was once in the top ten, but this his first time here this season.

10 (Tie). Jake Oettinger, Dallas Stars.  62 Cup Points:  34 Games, 20-7-4, 2.26 GAA, .924 Save Percentage, 7.3 PS.  (not on last update)

In his third season, Oettinger is playing the best hockey of his life.

10 (Tie). Connor Hellebuyck, Winnipeg Jets.  62 Cup Points:  35 Games, 22-12-1, 2.43 GAA, .923 Save Percentage, 8.1 PS.  (not on last update)

A former Vezina winner, Hellebuyck is a contender for that trophy this year.

Minnesota’s Kirill Kaprisov, Boston’s Linus Ullmark, Pittsburgh’s Sdney Crosby and Washington’s Alex Ovechkin fell off the top ten.

Our next update will occur when the first player breaks 100 Cup Points.