"There's plenty of runway left for dramatic shifts in statistics and the standings. But this is the time of year when narratives are planted in the minds of awards voters. An 18-year-old rookie sensation who reenergizes a franchise in his first dozen games isn't all that far off from a film playing to standing ovations at Cannes, months before becoming an Oscar nominee."
"We've polled a wide selection of Professional Hockey Writers Association voters anonymously to get a sense of where the wind is blowing for the current leaders. We've made sure it's a cross section from the entire league, trying to gain as many perspectives as possible. Keep in mind that the PHWA votes for the Hart, Norris, Calder, Selke and Lady Byng finalists, broadcasters vote for the Jack Adams and general managers handle the Vezina."
"Eichel was the player of the month for October in the NHL. He has been the most valuable player so far this season in the minds of our voters. The Golden Knights star earned 42% of the first-place votes after dominating the first 11 games of the season. Eichel had 19 points (8 goals, 11 assists) overall in that span. He had six multipoint games, including two four-point games."
Early-season performances are shaping award narratives as voters form first impressions. The Professional Hockey Writers Association provided a cross-section of anonymous ballots to indicate early leaders across Hart, Norris, Calder, Selke and Lady Byng categories, while broadcasters vote Jack Adams and general managers decide the Vezina. Statistics are sourced from Hockey-Reference.com, Natural Stat Trick and Evolving Hockey. Jack Eichel dominated October, earning 42% of first-place Hart votes after 11 games with 19 points (8 goals, 11 assists), six multipoint games and two four-point outings, positioning him as the early MVP frontrunner.
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