The players vote on this one was confirmed at the all-star game last month...Chara won the hardest shot competition for the fifth year in a row with a record blast of 108.8 mph ... Second in the vote and in the hardest shot competition was Shea Weber, whose best shot was 106 mph. ... in the three seasons prior to 2011-12, Weber outscored Chara 55 to 40.

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.