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Conn Smythe Trophy Candidates in '08 Race
At the start of the playoffs there was a Conn Smythe Prediction contest. I did the same thing with my buddies. Joe Thornton was first off the board. Zetterberg was next followed by Crosby, Malkin, and Datsyuk...
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NHL Conn Smythe Contenders in 2008
Three days without hockey. Ugh.Fortunately for me, it gave me a chance to distance myself from the pain that is seeing your team go out because they were not focused enough...
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Alexander Ovechkin Should Win Conn Smythe, Playoff MVP
Ovechkin is already on his way to winning the Conn Smythe trophy. Think about it, the Flyers tried to pound him out of the game, attempting to keep him out of the play throughout game one of the Eastern Conference quarter finals...
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Could Carey Price Be the 2008 Conn Smythe Winner?
The question that has been posed for Bleacher Report writers is: Who will win the 2008 Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP?Well, to figure that one out, you pretty much have to try and pick a Stanley ...
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Conn Smythe Winner (part 2): A Shirt, a Shirt, My Kingdom for a Shirt!
Alright, first I have to apologize to all of you waiting with bated breath for my pick for the 2008 Conn Smythe Trophy winner...
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Alexei Kovalev: Conn Smythe Worthy
When looking at this year's success of the Montreal Canadiens most would chose G Carey Price as a perfect Conn Smythe candidate. The 20-year-old has the reminiscence of Patrick Roy and Ken Dryden written all over him...
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2008 Conn Smythe Winner: Is There Any Doubt It Is Nick Lidstrom?
Once again the chase for the most coveted and hardest won trophy in sports is upon us. Sixteen teams each hoping to play through all four of the toughest rounds of competition there is to emerge from the other side and raise Lord Stanley's Cup...
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Alexei Kovalev: The Next Canadien To Win the Conn Smythe?
In 1994, a scheduling snafu prevented Alexei Kovalev from having his day with the Stanley Cup. Will he get another chance this year?If he does, he just might become the 10th Canadiens player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy...
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Realism over Optimism: Why the Montreal Canadiens Will Take the Stanley Cup
If you’re any sort of NHL fan, the end of the season signals the time to start arguing with your friends and relatives about who’s going to raise Lord Stanley this year...
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Conn Smythe Winner: Henrik Zetterberg
The winner of the Conn Smythe trophy this year will be Detroit Red Wings’ Henrik Zetterberg. While some people may argue that Zetterberg's skills are overrated due to the fact ...
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Carey Price Is Right for Conn Smythe
After a Calder Trophy worthy season, Carey Price has proved that he is ready for the prime-time in the NHL season. What about the playoffs? Leading the #1 seeded Montreal Canadiens, I believe ...
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Scott Niedermayer: Conn Smythe Winner As Ducks Repeat for Cup Champs
It is said that "Offense wins games and defense wins championships" and i must say that I agree. Having played hockey since age twelve i can comment that this was true of when i played as well...
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2008 Conn Smythe Winner: Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers
When one thinks of the New York Rangers and their chances of going far in the playoffs most peoples first thoughts would be that they will go as far as goaltender Henrik Lundqvist will take them...
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Head Start: Evgeni Malkin Ahead in Conn Smythe Race
Foolish me, I could have posted this yesterday breathed in all the credit for making an outstanding pick.No matter, last night's first round game between Ottawa and Pittsburgh only reaffirmed ...
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The Conn Symthe Trophy Goes To..
The NHL playoffs are under way, and a Conn Smythe Trophy winner will be picked at the end of the Stanley Cup Finals. While there are many choices to win the Conn Smythe trophy, my favorite would have to be Evgeni Malkin...
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2007-08 Conn Smythe Winner: Nicklas Lidstrom
It's that time again. Time for big hits and even bigger goals. Time for staying up half the night to watch those triple overtime thrillers. Time for one player to step up and lead their team to Lord Stanley's Cup...
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Conn Smythe Trophy Candidate: Martin Brodeur
I think that Martin Brodeur will win the Conn Smythe trophy because he is the reason that the devils made the playoffs. If Brodeur wins it will be his first Conn Smythe Trophy win...
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Conn Smythe Prediction
On a team loaded with talent, there is one guy who sometimes gets overlooked as the key to the team's success. Sure, Sabourin and Conklin played well when he was hurt but Ty Conklin will never lead a team to the Stanley Cup...
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New York Rangers News: Henrik Lundqvist for Conn Smythe
For my money, the sleeper heading into the 2008 Stanley Cup playoffs is the New York Rangers. From top to bottom, they have the offense, experience and the goal-tending that is needed to go ...
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Your 2008 NHL Conn Smythe Trophy Winner
Many of the NHL’s biggest stars will get their chance to shine starting Wednesday, when 16 teams battle over four grueling rounds until only one is left standing. The ultimate prize, of course, is Lord Stanley’s Cup...
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Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe Picks
Earlier, I posted my NHL first round preview and picked winners in each series. But the most important picks would be the Stanley Cup Champion, and Conn Smythe Trophy winner...
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Conn Smythe Contest: Detroit's Nicklas Lidstrom Is My Man
This guy just knows how to win. He's not your usual 'razzle, dazzle' type of player but he's as sturdy and dependable as they come...
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NHL: Joe Thornton Prepares San Jose for Cup Run
In my October NHL Preview, I pegged San Jose's Joe Thornton to claim the Conn Smythe Trophy, following the Sharks' Stanley Cup Final victory over the New York Rangers...
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Conn Smythe Trophy: The Ovechkin Factor
Well ladies and gents, it's that time again. Snow is melting, flowers are blooming, and hockey players and fans around the world throw out their razors.Yes, it is playoff time...
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Overstepping the Boundaries: My "Fear"-less Pick for the Conn Smythe
In my previous article, I made my picks for the opening round of the playoffs. I am now going to take the bold move of selecting one player to win the Conn Smythe trophy...




















