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Pacific Division 2016: Mid-Season Awards

By Jeff Henning

Jan 30, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Pacific Division forward Joe Pavelski (8) of the San Jose Sharks talks with Pacific Division forward Johnny Gaudreau (13) of the Calgary Flames and Pacific Division defenseman Drew Doughty (8) of the Los Angeles Kings prior to the 2016 NHL All Star Game Skills Competition at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Pacific Division forward Joe Pavelski (8) of the San Jose Sharks talks with Pacific Division forward Johnny Gaudreau (13) of the Calgary Flames and Pacific Division defenseman Drew Doughty (8) of the Los Angeles Kings prior to the 2016 NHL All Star Game Skills Competition at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Joe Pavelski – San Jose Sharks

Jan 24, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) controls the puck against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) controls the puck against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

Is it just me, or is Joe Pavelski going under the radar this season?

When I first typed up this article, this spot was written for Taylor Hall, but after looking deeper into the stats more, it just didn’t feel right leaving out ‘Little Joe.’

Pavelski leads the Pacific Division with 25 goals and 49 points.

Unlike Hall, Pavelski is on a red-hot Sharks team that’s 8-0-2 in their last 10 contests, with Pavelski piling up 11 points in that span.

The Sharks sputtered to begin the season but if Pavelski continues his strong play there’s no doubt the Sharks will be returning to the postseason.

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