Something to Chew on; Michigan's Three Hobey Baker Finalists

Michigan has only played 3 games this season vs. Top 15 teams in Pairwise. Connor has 0 goals in those games.

— Adam Wodon (@CHN_AdamWodon) March 13, 2016

First, Kyle Connor (30g-31a—61pts), JT Compher (13g-39a—52pts) and Tyler Motte (29g-21a—50pts) are great players, their stats are through the roof. Statistically, this is a true statement. However, if you look at their stats, they were padded by playing bad teams. Imagine if SCSU, UND and DU were able to play four games against each of the B1G teams. Let's face facts, the Big Ten is a bad league. The stats back this up.

Let’s compare, the CBS landed no one in the Hobey finalists. However, the CBS line, Brock Boeser (25g-23a—48pts), Drake Caggiula (19g-23a—42pts) and Nick Schmaltz (8g-32a—40pts). Finally, looking at the strength of schedule, UND played the 12th toughest schedule while Michigan played the 33rd toughest schedule.

Let’s look at the Pacific Rim line, they also had no one in the Hobey finalists; Dylan Gambrell (15g-27a—42pts), Trevor Moore (9g-32—41pts), and Danton Heinen (18g-22a—40pts). The Pioneers also played the third hardest schedule in division I hockey.

I think the Hobey Baker Memorial Award committee had a tough time seeing past the eastern schools. There’s one player west of the Mississippi in the final 10.

Just looked at the Hobey list. Three Michigan forwards. No Kossila, Schmaltz, or Boeser. Zero credibility.

— The Red Army (@RedArmyUNO) March 17, 2016