Who is the BEST Player in the NHL Right Now!? | An Honest Hart Trophy Debate

DNVR Colorado Avalanche Podcast

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4.5 • 566 Ratings

🗓️ 14 January 2026

⏱️ 17 minutes

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Mid-January hockey talk gets heated as the DNVR Avalanche crew debates who’s truly the best player in the NHL right now—and who deserves the Hart Trophy if voting happened today: Nathan MacKinnon vs. Connor McDavid vs. rookie sensation Macklin Celebrini, plus a real look at whether a defenseman like Cale Makar belongs in the MVP conversation. With MacKinnon holding the NHL scoring lead (81 points) and McDavid right behind (80), the episode breaks down “best player” vs. “most valuable” and why voter fatigue keeps warping awards season. DNVR Avalanche AJ Haefele, Rudo, & Bailey Curtis break down what awards the Colorado Avalanche are on pace to win. #nhl #hockey #coloradoavalanche #avalanche #goavsgo #avs 📬 Denver sports in your inbox: https://thednvr.com/newsletter An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/dnvr-locker SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports Toyota: Visit Your Front Range Toyota Stores at a location near you - Toyota is the official vehicle of DNVR. Toyota - Let’s Go Places! Monarch: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com with code DNVR bet365: Go to https://www.bet365.com/hub/en-us/app-hero-banner-1?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=usapp&utm_medium=affiliate&affiliate=365_03485318 or use code DNVR365 when you sign up. Must be 21+ and physically located in CO. Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help call or TEXT 1-800-GAMBLER Gametime: Download the app, create an account, and use code DNVR for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: DNVR for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freeavalanche. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. https://www.bet365.com/hub/en-us/app-hero-banner-1?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=usapp&utm_medium=affiliate&affiliate=365_03485318 or use code DNVR365 when you sign up. Must be 21+ and physically located in CO. Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help call or TEXT 1-800-GAMBLER When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #coloradoavalanche #hockey #hockeypodcast

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0:00.0	I don't care about career numbers right now.
0:03.0	I don't care about who's had better seasons.
0:06.1	Today, mid-January, who is the best player in the NHL right now?
0:14.3	Nathan McKinnon.
0:16.3	That's one of the possible correct answers.
0:20.2	I think I'll go with Mo Cider.
0:21.6	That's not the correct answer.
0:23.6	He's been unbelievable, dude.
0:25.6	I cannot believe how good that guy is.
0:27.6	Putting him in head of Cale McCarr even is embarrassing.
0:31.6	Absolutely not. Kail has to earn it back.
0:34.6	Oh my God.
0:35.6	Stop with this guy.
0:38.2	Stop.
0:42.4	People are not going to want me on the show anymore.
0:46.2	No, it's easily Nathan McKinnon.
0:46.8	Easily?
0:48.1	It's easily Nathan McKinnon.
0:52.0	I'm sorry, but a team that is on pace to win 60 games and a guy that's on pace for 140 plus points and like 60 goals.
0:59.3	Oh, Macklin Celebrini might lead the sharks to a bottom of the Western, a bad bottom of the
1:05.5	Western Conference playoff spot with a 90 point season.
1:10.6	Connor McDavid is is having another fantastic year, but he's going to lead a team to what,
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