NHL Award Predictions

On Wednesday June 23rd in Las Vegas, the NHL Awards will happen. So I figured today would be a fitting day to make my picks for the awards.

Vezina Trophy (Top Goaltender)
Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils-My Pick
Ilya Bryzgalov, Phoenix Coyotes
Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres

Frank J. Selke Trophy (Top Defensive Forward)
Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings-My Pick
Ryan Kesler, Vancouver Canucks
Jordan Staal, Pittsburgh Penguins

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (Skill/Sportsmanship)
Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings
Brad Richards, Dallas Stars
Martin St. Louis, Tampa Bay Lightning-My Pick

Calder Memorial Trophy (Top Rookie)
Matt Duchene, Colorado Avalanche
Jimmy Howard, Detroit Red Wings-My Pick
Tyler Myers, Buffalo Sabres

James Norris Memorial Trophy (Top Defenseman)
Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings
Mike Green, Washington Capitals-My Pick
Duncan Keith, Chicago Blackhawks

Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (Perseverance & Dedication to Hockey)
Kurtis Foster, Tampa Bay Lightning
Jed Ortmeyer, San Jose Sharks-My Pick
Jose Theodore, Washington Capitals

NHL Foundation Player Award (Contributions to Charitable Causes)
Dustin Brown, Los Angeles Kings
Mike Green, Washington Capitals
Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres-My Pick

Jack Adams Award (Top Head Coach)
Joe Sacco, Colorado Avalanche
Dave Tippett, Phoenix Coyotes-My Pick
Barry Trotz, Nashville Predators

Hart Memorial Trophy (League MVP)
Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals-My Pick
Henrik Sedin, Vancouver Canucks

Ted Lindsay Award (MVP Voted by the NHLPA)
Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins-My Pick
Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
Henrik Sedin, Vancouver Canucks

Mark Messier Leadership Award (Top Leader in Hockey)
Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
Shane Doan, Phoenix Coyotes
Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres-My Pick