Hart Trophy: Corey Perry, ANA; Daniel Sedin, VAN; Martin St. Louis; TB
Even though that Daniel Sedin and Martin St. Louis had spectacular years, I think Corey Perry is the most deserving. The Ducks have struggled in the last bit of the year to get into the playoffs and Corey Perry was one of the reasons that they went from the eigth seed to the fourth seed in just the last month of the season. It's his determination and his help to the Ducks that he should win tonight.
Vezina Trophy: Roberto Luongo, VAN; Pekka Rinne, NSH; Tim Thomas, BOS
The Vezina Trophy is one of the important trophies and I think that Tim Thomas, despite the fact that Pekka Rinne and Roberto Luongo played outstandingly for their teams, I think Thomas is the most deserving team. He helped this team in the regular season and helped them propel into the playoffs (even though playoffs don't count). His determination in goal and his abilities have helped Boston when they needed him the most. Therefore, his name should be on that Vezina Trophy.
Norris Trophy: Zdeno Chara, BOS; Nicklas Lidstrom, DET; Shea Weber, NSH
It seems that Nicklas Lidstrom wins this every year, doesn't he? Well, look no further, but I see him winning it again. Without his leadership and his strong abilities as a defenseman, the Red Wings probably would've missed the playoffs. I'm glad he's coming back another year and I think the Norris Trophy would allow him to keep playing up to that high level. Look for him to win it again.
Masterton Trophy: Ray Emery, ANA; Daymond Langkow, CGY; Ian Laperriere, PHI
It is Ray Emery's because he had a long time to recover from his hip injury and come back into the league. He even helped the Ducks down the stretch when their goaltending situation was in flux. Daymond Langkow and Ian Laperriere are good choices but there's nobody who's more dedicated now than Ray Emery and he's probably glad to be playing again.
Selke Trophy: Pavel Datsyuk, DET; Ryan Kesler, VAN; Jonathan Toews, CHI
Another Red Wing? Not in this case. Ryan Kesler been a solid defenseman who's done marvelous things as a forward defenseman. He's been able to ride these Canucks thanks to his marvelous play as an offensive defensemen. I don't think anyone else came close to this, although Datsyuk had a good year, but not as good as Kesler's.
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: Loui Eriksson, DAL; Nicklas Lidstrom, DET; Martin St. Louis, TB
I don't know how a Dallas Stars player got in here, but he's not winning this one. This is Lidstrom's trophy as well. His kind of sportsman and skill is the most deserving out of any player I've seen this season. Even though St. Louis was probably a big factor in Tampa's performance this season, no one can overlook how Lidstrom has been a man of skill this entire season.
Jack Adams Award: Dan Bylsma, PIT; Barry Trotz, NSH; Alain Vigneault, VAN
This is my favorite trophy and the one where I get to show real praise to coaches. This goes to Barry Trotz. He has been overlooked as the man who couldn't get past the first round with Nashville. Guess what? This year they did make it past the first round and I think because of that and the way that Nashville has persevered this season, this belongs to Barry.
General manager of the year: Mike Gillis, VAN; David Poile, NSH; Steve Yzerman, TB
This is a tough one between Gillis and Yzerman but I think Yzerman did a terrific job in Tampa Bay. Why? He helped improve the offense and defense that Tampa definitely lacked. It helped them not only make the playoffs, but get as far as the conference finals. That to me, even though playoffs don't count, deserves recognition and I believe that the regular season Tampa had deserves the GM of the year to Stevie Yzerman.
Well, that does it for the trophie nominations and my picks. Tonight, we will all see who wins these trophies. I will not be available to see it but good luck to all the players out there who did get nominated and I'll give my analysis tomorrow morning. See you puckheads later!
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