Historically, the Hart Trophy for NHL's most valuable player has predominantly been awarded to forwards, with only five out of the past thirty awards given to goaltenders or defensemen. However, this season could mark a departure from that trend, as current polling of Professional Hockey Writers Association voters indicates a goaltender is leading the conversation for the Hart Trophy, alongside two defensemen who are also receiving significant consideration, highlighting a shift in the valuation of players across positions.
The Hart Trophy almost exclusively goes to forwards, with only four goaltenders and one defenseman having won in the past 30 NHL seasons.
Polling PHWA voters reveals a potential change, as a goaltender leads MVP conversations, along with two defensemen gaining consideration for the Hart.
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