The Hockey News ranks Sidney Crosby at top of charts

by FrankD on Aug 19, 2008 6:30 AM EDT in News

In the fantasy expert edition of The Hockey News, the general understanding (and apparent acceptance) is that Sidney Crosby will top the charts for scorers by the end of this season. Last year's prediction was somewhere in the 126 point range, but this year's is definitely a more reasonable prediction.

According to THN, Sid will top the scoring title with 113 points, eight ahead of second place finisher Alexander Ovechkin. In terms of hardware, Sid will take home the Art Ross and Hart Trophy. But it's the Conn Smythe that may raise a few eyebrows.

They predicted Marian Hossa as the winner of the Conn Smythe.

Just as a refresher, the Conn Smythe is awarded to the MVP of the playoffs. This MVP is on the winning team. In this case, that winning team is the Detroit Red Wings.

Interesting quandary indeed.

It's not even that I'm rooting all of this in the premise that Hossa played for the Penguins last season. On the contrary, I'm a bit surprised that he would be considered over the likes of Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg. Not to mention Fillipula and Lidstrom.

This could easily just be another example of THN trying to get a bunch of fans rallied up. Clearly it has worked.

Thoughts?

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I predict that the Red Wings will not repeat their victory, and Hossa will sign with whoever does in the offseason.

I think it’s tough to pick a Conn Smythe winner before even preseason starts – there are just too many unknowns that COULD happen.

I'm sorry, Mr. Hossa, but I'm afraid we can't be friends anymore. Why? Because I hate you.

by JDunman on Aug 19, 2008 2:25 PM EDT reply actions

Agreed. Like, his knee could mysteriously blow out on the walk from the locker room to the ice. Anything is possible.

FrankD from Pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Aug 19, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, he’s not Peter Forsberg.

I'm sorry, Mr. Hossa, but I'm afraid we can't be friends anymore. Why? Because I hate you.

by JDunman on Aug 20, 2008 7:45 AM EDT up reply actions

But let’s hope he’s Nancy Kerrigan.

FrankD from Pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Aug 20, 2008 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions

Oh, I see. Uh…I mean I have NO idea what you mean.

I'm sorry, Mr. Hossa, but I'm afraid we can't be friends anymore. Why? Because I hate you.

by JDunman on Aug 20, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Now the only question is who will be his Tanya Harding?

by Dayna on Aug 20, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions

If the late Jarkko Ruutu were still with us he’d be my first guess.

FrankD from Pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Aug 21, 2008 6:38 AM EDT up reply actions

“The late” Jarkko Ruutu? Ha!

No, no, you have to go with someone no one would ever suspect. Send Staal.

I'm sorry, Mr. Hossa, but I'm afraid we can't be friends anymore. Why? Because I hate you.

by JDunman on Aug 21, 2008 8:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Yes, if you’re no longer on the team (but still play) you are hereby referenced as “the late.”

Staal is an excellent suggestion, as is Tyler Kennedy. But something tells me if Kennedy goes after Hossa, then Kennedy might just be asking for trouble on his convertible rides through downtown Dallas.

FrankD from Pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Aug 21, 2008 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions