Most Improved Player + Other New NHL Awards to Consider

The FAN Pregame

01-04-2024 • 49 mins

Ailish and Justin tee up the Leafs vs. Panthers and how each team has evolved since that playoff series a year ago plus if Ilya Samsonov is the starter in net when the post-season comes around. Later, Jeff Marek (6:24) proposes a new NHL award for Most Improved Player, who is the best choice to win and if that award would have staying power. Next up a deep dive on the Panthers with former NHLer and 1992 Stanley Cup champion – Jeff Chychrun (24:54). He points to the specific details that Paul Maurice brought to the team that allowed them to elevate to one of the best teams in the league. Finally some terrific stories from his 1992 Cup winning team with the Penguins and the amazing players on that team.

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