Ranking the top 10 Conn Smythe Trophy candidates

May 3, 2015; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning forward Tyler Johnson (9) stretches during the warmup period in game two of the second round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 23, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) prior to the game against the Nashville Predators in game five of the first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Jonathan Toews. 7. player. 94. Jonathan Toews already has one Conn Smythe on his resume from when he scored 29 points in 22 games to lead the Blackhawks to the 2010 Stanley Cup. He could be approaching his second thanks to registering 11 points in 12 games. Chicago’s captain has four goals and seven assists, and sits in a tie for sixth-place in the postseason while centering the line with Brandon Saad and Marian Hossa. However, what makes Toews so valuable is his play in the defensive zone. His 11 points are even more impressive when you consider two-thirds of his faceoffs are in the defensive zone, and that he averaged 1:40 per game on the penalty kill in the first two rounds. He’s the best captain in the NHL and a franchise player, so of course he’s on the shortlist for candidates to win the Conn Smythe. He’ll need to score a couple of clutch goals or have a three-point night against <a href=. Center. Chicago Blackhawks

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