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Nick Suzuki won the Selke Trophy, but the voting details reveal that a few Montreal voters did not place the Canadiens captain in first place.
It is a story that has been circulating and generating plenty of discussion among fans.
First, a reminder of the key fact.
The captain put together a 101-point season while also excelling in his defensive game.
Despite that, some Montreal voters made different choices.
That was notably the case for three journalists.
Guillaume Lefrançois, Jonathan Bernier, and François Gagnon all selected Cirelli in first place instead of Suzuki.
Montreal journalists among the few who did not vote for Nick Suzuki
Other names also appeared on those ballots.
Marc-Antoine Godin placed Shane Pinto at the top of his list.
Patrick Lalime, meanwhile, had a different favourite.
However, it is important to put things into perspective.
Those individual choices did not prevent Suzuki from winning the trophy in the end, even if they may surprise some people.
A Selke vote ultimately comes down to personal judgment.
You can view the ballot details here:
These results will certainly fuel plenty of discussion among fans.
Suzuki received his award, and that is what matters most for the Canadiens.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion as well!
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