A couple of years ago, Canucks fans would think me crazy for even asking this question. Heck, even midway through last season it was unheard of. But Henrik now has an Art Ross and Hart trophy of his own. Meanwhile Daniel was nursing an injured leg, came back and suddenly his twin brother was lighting it up. But he still managed to set a career high in points. This year, he leads the NHL in points with 77, two more than Steven Stamkos. Granted, Crosby would be leading by miles if he hadn't been concussed. But he is. So, I ask of you, is Daniel Sedin going to win the Art Ross?
Questions will become answers. And there's about 20 games left to decide. Anything can happen in those 20 games. But I'm sure Daniel is just dying to equal his twin brother.
If he could win the scoring title (and that's a big "if"), would he also win the Hart trophy? That's a tough one. Crosby obviously had that amazing 25-game point streak, but then got injured. Would he still be eligible? Last year, the argument against Henrik was that he had too many second assists. But Daniel is much more of a goal-scorer than Henrik, and already has 32 goals. Because of this last reason I'm tempted to lean towards yes.
Imagine the stories we'd tell years later if he were to win it. Again, I'm not guaranteeing anything, but... Just think about it. Two identical twin brothers, playing in a league of Crosbys and Ovechkins, Stamkoses and St. Louises. One of them unexpectedly wins the Art Ross while the other is injured. Henrik is not expected to repeat. But next season, his brother begins to light it up. People begin to talk. Daniel follows up his brother's scoring title and league MVP win with one of his own. Two brothers win the scoring race. Twins, nonetheless. Playing on the same team. In back-to-back seasons. History would be made.
I don't wanna get my hopes up too high, but... I'm hoping. Maybe, just maybe?
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