The Blues have enjoyed a remarkable run since Ken Hitchcock took over behind the bench ... They have sound special teams, excellent team defence and have been extremely difficult to beat in their barn... But they aren't flashy and they don't have any superstars...That's why they fly under the radar.

Questions for the poll were written by Hockey Night in Canada and the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA). The questions were circulated to players by the NHLPA. The responses were compiled by staff members of the NHLPA and forwarded to Hockey Night in Canada. 318 players responded to the questionnaire.