Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky chooses Connor McDavid ahead of Nikita Kucherov in NHL Hart Trophy race
The debate over who should be the NHL MVP for the 2026 season has gotten more heated, with Wayne Gretzky publicly supporting Connor McDavid over Nikita Kucherov. Gretzky stressed the importance of consistency, leadership, and making a difference in the team's success, even though both stars played at a high level. The Hart Trophy race is still one of the most talked-about things in the NHL as the Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning head into the playoffs.
The debate over who should be the NHL MVP for the 2026 season has gotten more heated, with Wayne Gretzky publicly supporting Connor McDavid over Nikita Kucherov. Gretzky stressed the importance of consistency, leadership, and making a difference in the team's success, even though both stars played at a high level. The Hart Trophy race is still one of the most talked-about things in the NHL as the Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning head into the playoffs.
