Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers, Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets, and Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning have been nominated for the prestigious Hart Trophy, awarded to the NHL's Most Valuable Player. Draisaitl, who led the league with 52 goals and 106 points, secured the Rocket Richard Trophy and previously won the Hart in 2020. Hellebuyck, a Vezina Trophy finalist, boasts a standout season with 47 wins and a 2.00 GAA, guiding the Jets to their first Presidents' Trophy. Kucherov, a former Hart winner, leads with 121 points, helping the Lightning reach the playoffs for eight consecutive years.