Malkin in final three for Hart: Calgary Flames right wing Jarome Iginla, Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin and Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin are the three finalists for the Hart Trophy that is awarded to the NHL's most valuable player. The finalists were announced Tuesday by the NHL. The winner will be announced June 12 at the NHL awards ceremony in Toronto. (Updated 04/29/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/22/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Malkin was second in scoring with 106 points. He really came on in January when Sidney Crosby went down with an ankle injury and was a huge catalyst in getting Pittsburgh the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Malkin is going to be a start in the NHL for years to come and will be a must-have Fantasy option on Draft Day 2008. (Updated 04/29/2008).
Malkin scored a goal on Sunday, helping the host Penguins rout Philadelphia 6-0 to win the Eastern Conference finals. (Updated 05/19/2008)
Advice
Malkin played after missing practice Saturday with an undisclosed illness. The center hadn't scored since he had two tallies in Game 1 of the series. In 14 postseason games, Malkin has nine goals and 10 assists for 10 points - tied with teammate Marian Hossa and Detroit's Henrik Zetterberg for the second most in the league. Penguins star Sidney Crosby leads all NHL players with 21 playoff points.
Malkin in final three for Hart: Calgary Flames right wing Jarome Iginla, Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin and Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin are the three finalists for the Hart Trophy that is awarded to the NHL's most valuable player. The finalists were announced Tuesday by the NHL. The winner will be announced June 12 at the NHL awards ceremony in Toronto. (Updated 04/29/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/22/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Malkin was second in scoring with 106 points. He really came on in January when Sidney Crosby went down with an ankle injury and was a huge catalyst in getting Pittsburgh the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Malkin is going to be a start in the NHL for years to come and will be a must-have Fantasy option on Draft Day 2008. (Updated 04/29/2008).
