John Buccigross Doles Out the 2008 NHL Hardware

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Hart Memorial TrophyESPN columnist John Buccigross published his picks for the NHL’s awards this season. Washington Capitals’ head coach Bruce Boudreau is his Jack Adams runner-up (to Detroit’s Mike Babcock) . . . but here’s Bucci’s pick for the Hart Memorial Trophy:

Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals. This is the season of Ovechkin. No. 8 is a gigantic personality; so profound, it lights up the entire sport. With 60 goals and 106 points (through Monday), he has made his linemates better, especially rookie Nicklas Backstrom. Ovechkin plays a ton, averaging 23 minutes a night, and every minute is played with the aura of a freshly lit Christmas tree. He is clearly the MVP. This one isn’t even close, playoffs or not. [OC: emphasis is mine, not Bucci’s]

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