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Every year, The Hockey News ranks the top 50 players in the NHL. This year, the top 20 players ranked by the prestigious magazine has leaked.
In first place comes reigning league MVP and best goaltender Carey Price.
"No teams relies on one player more than the Canadiens do on Price. Duplicating his performance from last season will come down to whether he can handle that kind pressure and workload. There's nothing to suggest he won't", writes the magazine about the Habs goalie.
After Price, Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews and Washington Capitals sniper Alex Ovechkin complete the top 3. The most surprising news might be that Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby only comes in third place even if he almost won the Art Ross trophy despite missing five games.
Completing the top 5 is Chiaco Blackhawks defenseman and playoffs MVP Duncan Keith. The only other goaltender to have a spot in the top 20 is Nashville Predators keeper Pekka Rinne.
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