What happened: The Hobey Baker Memorial Award winner will be announced live at 7 p.m. Central Time from Las Vegas. The event airs on NHL Network and streams at hobeybaker.com. Signal shared by @thauserkstp ahead of the reveal.
Why it matters: The Hobey Baker honors the top NCAA men's hockey player, often a prime NHL draft prospect. Winner boosts draft buzz and team scouting interest. Impacts and prospect rankings ahead of NHL draft.
By the numbers: Finalists (per recent reports): Lane Hutson (Boston Univ., ), JJ O'Brien No injury or standings data relevant.
What to watch: Tune in at 7 p.m. CT for winner reveal. Track post-announcement NHL draft odds shifts for finalists.