Monday, June 20, 2011

NHL Post-Season Awards Ceremony

On June 22, 2011, the NHL will hold its awards ceremony in Las Vegas for the 2010-11 season. Each year, the NHL issues an award to the top player in various individual categories. This year, the Art Ross Trophy given to the league's top point scorer will be awarded to Daniel Sedin who scored 104 points for the Vancouver Canucks (43G, 61A). Corey Perry, who scored 50 goals for the Anaheim Ducks will be awarded the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy as the league's top goal scorer. Most notably, neither Alex Ovechkin or Sydney Crosby are expected to receive any awards as Ovechkin had an "off" year and was not considered for any of the prominent trophies and Crosby, as most know, missed a large part of the season with a head injury. 

Here are the finalists in some of the top categories:
Hart Trophy - League MVP

Daniel Sedin, Vancouver Canucks
Martin St. Louis, Tampa Bay Lightning
Corey Perry, Anaheim Ducks

Prediction: Corey Perry

Ted Lindsay Award - MVP as voted by players
Daniel Sedin, Vancouver Canucks
Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning
Corey Perry, Anaheim Ducks

Prediction: Corey Perry

James Norris Trophy - Top Defenseman
Shea Weber, Nashville Predators
Zendo Chara, Boston Bruins
Niklas Lindstrom, Detroit Red Wings

Prediction: Shea Weber

Vezina Trophy - Top Goaltender

Roberto Luongo, Vancouver Canucks
Tim Thomas, Boston Bruins
Pekka Rinne, Nashville Predators

Prediction: Roberto Luongo

Calder Trophy - Top Rookie
Jeff Skinner, Carolina Hurricanes
Michael Grabner, New York Islanders
Logan Couture, San Jose Sharks

Prediction: Jeff Skinner

Frank Selke Award  - Top Defensive Forward
Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks
Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings
Ryan Kesler, Vancouver Canucks

Prediction: Ryan Kesler

Jack Adams Award - Top Head Coach
Dan Blysma, Pittsburgh Penguins
Alain Vigneault, Vancouver Canucks
Barry Trotz, Nashville Predators

Prediction: Barry Trotz 

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