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Top 5 Hart Trophy Candidates

By Alyssa Naimoli

May 2, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) at the face-off circle against the Washington Capitals during the third period in game three of the second round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the CONSOL Energy Center. The Pens won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
May 2, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) at the face-off circle against the Washington Capitals during the third period in game three of the second round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the CONSOL Energy Center. The Pens won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 23, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) controls the puck against the San Jose Sharks in the third period in game five of the Western Conference Final of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scottrade Center. The Sharks won 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

5.  Vladimir Tarasenko – St.Louis Blues

Vladimir Tarasenko has been one of the Blues‘ biggest names this season. The 25-year-old is currently tied for fourth in the NHL in terms of points (44) and has been St.Louis’ best-performing player.

Tarasenko gets better each season and this season he is confidently leading his team to big wins. The 2017 NHL All-Star is the Blues’ biggest star and has been making incredibly important moves for the team this season. It is difficult to imagine where the team would be without their top goal scorer and points leader.

Tarasenko has 44 points this season with 20 goals and 24 assists. At the conclusion of last season, Tarasenko had 40 goals, 34 assists and 74 points. Tarasenko is on a path to at least match last season’s stats and with his strong play, it wouldn’t be surprising if he created a new career high.

Tarasenko has helped the Blues grab third place in the Central Division so far this season. He will continue to help the team succeed as they chase the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tarasenko is definitely St.Louis’ most valuable player and they know it.

It is hard to imagine where the Blues might be without Tarasenko and hopefully they never have to find out. Tarasenko is a motivated leader and a confident player, which makes him an excellent candidate for the Hart Trophy.

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