Ballots show Crosby edged Kessel in tight Conn Smythe vote
Sidney Crosby edged Phil Kessel in what may have been the closest vote in the 51-year history of the Conn Smythe Trophy, according to ballots obtained by TSN.
(by 2 votes)
The award, established in 1965 to honour the most valuable player to his team during the Stanley Cup playoffs, is voted on by 18 members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association.
The rotating panel of 18 voters is comprised of a blend of American and Canadian national media, as well as local writers covering the two Stanley Cup finalists.
Crosby, 28, became just the third skater to win the Conn Smythe without scoring a goal in the Stanley Cup final
Kessel led the Penguins in the playoffs in goals (10), points (22) and shots (98). He does not have the defensive penalty killing responsibilities of Crosby, but Kessel was Pittsburgh’s most consistent offensive force in the postseason.
http://www.tsn.ca/ballots-show-crosb...-vote-1.508739
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“I still think Sid’s best hockey is in front of him,” Guerin said.
Why?
“Because look at the way he played,” Guerin explained. “Look at the way he put our team on his back. It was two-way hockey. It’s not just about points all the time. He played winning hockey. I think he’s going to keep getting better."
