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Top Five Early NHL MVP Candidates
NFL bettingcircles have plenty of MVP discussion going on; that’s understandableconsidering that the season is half over. A month into the NHL season, however, it’sprobably time for our first MVP chatter. Here’s a look at the top five candidates sofar.
5. Craig Anderson, goaltender, Colorado Avalanche
It’s been a bizarre, improbablesportsbookrun for the Avs so far this season andunheralded netminder Craig Anderson is the driving force behind that run. When westop and realize that he’s just 28 – not ancient for a goalie – and has a .914 careersave percentage, maybe he’s not flash in the pan after all. How long before Tim Thomas starts sweating about his Team USA roster spot?
4. Marian Gaborik, winger, New York Rangers
Online bettingfans shouldn’t be too shocked to see Marian Gaborik light up thescoreboard. He tends to do that whenever he plays – which is rarely. The oft-injuredsniper is loving life in the Big Apple so far, tied for second in the league with 11goals in 14 games. But how long before his next serious injury?
3. Ryan Miller, goaltender, Buffalo Sabres
As great as Anderson looks so far, he may not have the inside track to start for Team USA, as Ryan Miller has been absolutely sensational for Buffalo. Why can theSabres rank 21
st
in goals scored yet still have a 9-2-1 record? Because Miller has aHasek-esque .941 save percentage and two shutouts already.
2. Alexander Ovechkin, winger, Washington Capitals
He’s sure to hang near the top of this list at any point in any season for next decadeor two. Crazily enough, Ovie’s production is still improving. He’s currently on pacefor 82 goals and 135 points. He’s also only 24, meaning he’s still a few years awayfrom his prime. Simply amazing.
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