Thursday, June 18, 2009
SBP's NHL Individual Award Winners Predictions!
What stands out to me the most is that there aren't as many Canadians nominated for these awards much less favoured to win, magnified by the Russian sweep of nominations for the Hart Trophy. And don't forget Evgeni Malkin already took the Calder Trophy as playoff MVP.I do like the idea of changing things up and hosting the awards in Las Vegas this year.
Anyhow, my predictions:
Hart Trophy (League MVP) - Pavel Datsyuk (Red Wings), Evgeni Malkin (Peguins), Alexander Ovechkin (Capitals)
I live Ovechkin. Washington goes as far as he can carry them while the others have a stronger supporting case that help with their performance.
Norris Trophy (Best Defenceman) - Zdeno Chara (Bruins), Mike Green (Capitals), Nicklas Lidstrom (Red Wings)
It's finally Chara's year. But you have to wonder if he can ever lead a team to the Stanley Cup after a number of failed attempts.
Vezina Trophy (Best Goalie) - Nicklas Backstrom (Wild), Steve Mason (Blues), Tim Thomas (Bruins)
He's unorthodox but makes the saves. I think Tim Thomas will win here.
Frank J Selke Trophy (Best Defensive Forward) - Pavel Datsyuk (Red Wings), Ryan Kesler (Canucks), Mike Richards (Flyers)
Pavel Datysuk is the perfect two-way forward.
Calder Trophy (Rookie of the Year) - Steve Mason (Blues), Bobby Ryan (Ducks), Kris Versteeg (Blackhawks)
Steve Mason had a bad playoff but the voting takes place before it. He should only get better.
Lady Byng Trophy (Most sportsmanlike) - Pavel Datsyuk (Red Wings), Zach Parise (Devils), Martin St-Louis (Lightning)
The appeal of having Datsyuk win is that despite his low penalty minutes, he plays with a solid physical style, proving you can play hard but still play clean.
Jack Adams Trophy (Coach of the Year) - Claude Julien (Bruins), Todd McLellan (Sharks), Andy Murray (Blues)
Tough call...I'll vote for Andy Murray for making the Blues relevant again.
Anyhow, my predictions:
Hart Trophy (League MVP) - Pavel Datsyuk (Red Wings), Evgeni Malkin (Peguins), Alexander Ovechkin (Capitals)
I live Ovechkin. Washington goes as far as he can carry them while the others have a stronger supporting case that help with their performance.
Norris Trophy (Best Defenceman) - Zdeno Chara (Bruins), Mike Green (Capitals), Nicklas Lidstrom (Red Wings)
It's finally Chara's year. But you have to wonder if he can ever lead a team to the Stanley Cup after a number of failed attempts.
Vezina Trophy (Best Goalie) - Nicklas Backstrom (Wild), Steve Mason (Blues), Tim Thomas (Bruins)
He's unorthodox but makes the saves. I think Tim Thomas will win here.
Frank J Selke Trophy (Best Defensive Forward) - Pavel Datsyuk (Red Wings), Ryan Kesler (Canucks), Mike Richards (Flyers)
Pavel Datysuk is the perfect two-way forward.
Calder Trophy (Rookie of the Year) - Steve Mason (Blues), Bobby Ryan (Ducks), Kris Versteeg (Blackhawks)
Steve Mason had a bad playoff but the voting takes place before it. He should only get better.
Lady Byng Trophy (Most sportsmanlike) - Pavel Datsyuk (Red Wings), Zach Parise (Devils), Martin St-Louis (Lightning)
The appeal of having Datsyuk win is that despite his low penalty minutes, he plays with a solid physical style, proving you can play hard but still play clean.
Jack Adams Trophy (Coach of the Year) - Claude Julien (Bruins), Todd McLellan (Sharks), Andy Murray (Blues)
Tough call...I'll vote for Andy Murray for making the Blues relevant again.
# posted by SBP : 5:05 PM
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