In the latest NHL Players' Association poll, Sidney Crosby retains his title as the league's most complete player, earning 33.81% of the votes. However, Aleksander Barkov has significantly narrowed the gap, receiving 30.95% and closing the vote difference from 140 to just 18. Crosby also topped the charts as the smartest player and the most reliable for faceoffs. Connor McDavid dominated both the best overall forward and skater categories, while Cale Makar was recognized as the best defenseman. The goaltending category surprised many, with Connor Hellebuyck finishing third behind Andrei Vasilevskiy and Igor Shesterkin. Other notable mentions include David Pastrnak and Auston Matthews for fashion sense, and the Bell Centre in Montreal for best ice.