The finalist are Nikita Kucherov, Nathan MacKinnon, and Connor McDavid which left out Auston Matthews which surprised most fans since he had one of the most dominant scoring seasons we have seen in decades.
Many are surprised that Matthews is 69 goal season was not enough to get him a nomination even if all 3 finalist did have incredible season and are more than worthy of the nomination.
Source: bruins insider: Gary Bettman and the NHL disrespect Matthews in recent announcement
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25 MAI | 163 ANSWERS NHL makes announcement disrespecting Auston Matthews Should Matthews have been nominated? | ||
Yes | 57 | 35 % |
No | 106 | 65 % |
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