Leon Draisaitl (Perry Nelson-Imagn Images) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/4639dd22-0cad-430d-82f6-201d88d97a13.webp] Leon Draisaitl (Perry Nelson-Imagn Images) Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch doesn't have a say in the matter, but if he did he knows which player would receive his vote for the Hart Trophy this season. It would be Leon Draisaitl. And if it were based strictly on 5-on-5 play, Knoblauch also thinks his star center would be in the Selke Trophy conversation. "His penalty-kill time isn't there with the defensive forwards who garner that award," Knoblauch said after the Oilers' morning skate in Buffalo [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/game-day/oilers-starting-lineup-today-against-struggling-sabres] on Monday. "If it were just 5-on-5, I say that hands-down he'd deserve to win that award." Draisaitl entered Monday night's game with points in each of his past 14 games and in 22 of 23. He has been remarkably consistent in his production this season, and he scores when it matters the most. [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/oilers-draisaitl-and-mcdavid-score-the-nhls-most-important-points-the-most-often] Knoblauch noted that Draisaitl's power-play goal production is actually down this season from 2023-24, so his 5-on-5 contributions have also been significant. And with a quarter of the season remaining, he's already got the Rocket Richard Trophy wrapped up. [https://thehockeynews.com/news/will-the-nhl-have-new-award-winners-in-2024-25] Today's video column has more. Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch thinks Leon Draisaitl deserves the Hart Trophy and the Selke Trophy for his 5-on-5 play. He has a point, says Ken Campbell. Get the latest news and trending stories by following The Hockey News on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] and by subscribing to The Hockey News newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com.
