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NHL Awards Watch: Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Matthew Schaefer dominate early races
- Nathan MacKinnon leads Hart Trophy discussions as Colorado dominates, with MacKinnon at the forefront of the league.
- Cale Makar emerges as a top Norris candidate, anchoring Colorado’s shutdown minutes alongside MacKinnon.
- Rookie Matthew Schaefer is highlighted as a potential Calder lock due to his dominant early impact.
- Is a strong Calder secondary class emerging with Nikishin and Demidov drawing attention behind Schaefer.
- Vezina contenders include Jeremy Swayman leading goaltenders, with Vasilevskiy and Sorokin in the mix.
- Art Ross projection places MacKinnon and McDavid in a tight points race, with Celebrini on watch for a potential breakthrough.
- Rocket Richard favorite MacKinnon competes for top goal scorer despite Kareprizov and Draisaitl pressing.
- Selke race features Nick Suzuki leading defensively, with Backlund and Marner among top contenders.
- Calder race spotlight on Schaefer dwarfs other rookies like Sennecke in early projections.
- The Athletic emphasizes a data-driven approach with multiple sources shaping early award outlooks.
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