Early Contenders For Hart Trophy

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Tyler Seguin 

Currently the beating heart of what is a patchy Dallas Stars team, Seguin currently sits second in the points standing with 59. He has a keen eye for goal and seems to score at will which if the Stars management can work out a plan promises great things. Seems inconceivable now that Boston traded him back in 2012 for Loui Eriksson- see how well that deal worked out boys! At only 23 years of age, Seguin is looking like he could be something remarkable!

Jacob Voracek

The biggest surprise of this season so far, Voracek has already scored an amazing 59 points, which nearly equals his entire season total of 62 points last season! The Philadelphia Flyers have endured a lacklustre season, from which the Czech winger has one of the few highlights. Many will say he have a fluke season and this will never again continue. They maybe right, but this season Voracek has deserved all the praise that has come his way and his name of the trophy would be fitting!

Pekka Rinne 

Starring in net for years as a member of the Nashville Predators, Rinne is aiding them in what is their most impressive showing years! Presently the league leader in wins with an astounding 31 already including a 2.01 GAA and .929 save percentage, Rinne is definitely won of the best keepers in the NHL! After his dedication to his Tennessee fan base (despite chronic underachievement) and his never say die spirit- Rinne is one player who has earned a shot, if he doesn't at least take the Vezina, something is rotten in the state of Hockey!

Patrick Kane 

League points leader with 62 big ones, Kane is one that is accustomed to winning things. But this season he has shown just why he is so valuable to the Chicago Blackhawks. Winner of the Conn Smythe trophy in 2013- he is pace is just devastating and like fellow winger Seguin, he knows where the net is! People forget this guy is still so young and at just 26, he has a big future before him and I predict multiple cups to follow. Best to reward him now before it is too late?

Players not to rule out

Sidney Crosby- just because!!

Alexander Ovechkin- Three time winner who is top goal scorer with 33, could worth a bet for number four?

Carey Price- An Olympic gold medallist currently have a dream season in Montreal

Ryan Getzlaf- Because he deserves a Hart Trophy after all his years of rocking in Anaheim!

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