Maurice Richard: 1947 Hart Trophy Winner for Montreal Canadiens
The 1947 article highlights Maurice Richard, the high-scoring right winger for the Montreal Canadiens, who won the Dr. David A. Hart Trophy as the most valuable player in the NHL for the 1946-47 season. Richard amassed an impressive 48 points, making him a popular selection among the 18 voters, receiving the first choice from 12 of them. The Hart Trophy was established in 1923, presented annually to the "player adjudged to be most valuable to his team." Richard's outstanding performance was further underscored by his remarkable records, including scoring 30 goals and 22 assists during the 1943-44 season and setting playoff records with 12 goals in nine games. The article also notes that other notable candidates for the Hart Trophy included Milt Schmidt of the Boston Bruins, who scored 28 points, and Max Bentley from Chicago, who finished third.