And the Winner Is: Alexander Ovechkin
The goal leader 1.75 years running and the best plus minus of all of the top 7 point getters is a far way away from the 51 goals and minus 35 he had last year. Is it him or coach Barry Trotz that is responsible for this turnaround? We may never know.
Runners-Up: Patrick Kane and Sidney Crosby
Vezina Trophy
And the Winner Is: Pekka Rinne
The main reason for Nashville's success has got to be this guy. The most wins of any NHL goalkeeper, the best win percentage among starters, and the lowest GAA of any starter. Nashville has a chance at a Cup with Rinne manning the crease. Very close is the Canadiens' Carey Price who has almost identical stats to Rinne's
Runner-Up: Ben Bishop
Hart Trophy
Norris Trophy
And the Winner Is: Mark Giordano
This man has been critical in helping the Flames to the first wild card spot in the West has the most points among defensemen and a plus 13 doing it. He may also be responsible for the rise of T. J. Brodie to a similar level of success.
Runners-Up: Shea Weber and Kris Letang
Calder Trophy
And the Winner Is: Filip Forsberg
This was an obvious choice. 1st in rookie scoring, first in rookie goals, and first in rookie assists has him easily the frontrunner for the Calder. He has also helped the Predators to first in the league and is projected to be the highest scoring rookie since Evgeni Malkin in 2007.
Runners-Up: Mike Hoffman and Machael Hutchinson
Selke Trophy
And the Winner Is: Ryan Getzlaf
Putting up a point per game and blocking more shots than any forward in the league, is it any wonder that he would deserve the Selke Trophy? With those numbers and a plus 10, he can lead Anaheim to their first Stanley Cup since 2007.
Lady Byng Trophy
And the Winner Is: Marcus Johannsen
61 games with a miniscule 6 penalty minutes makes this guy a frontrunner to be the Lady Byng Winner but the Byng race is a very tight race this year like most years and there is no lock to win. Justin Shultz is also a player with 6 penalty minutes but has played fewer games.
Runner-Up: Logan Couture
