NHL awards 2019 Picking the Hart Norris Vezina and other tro

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Now that the 2018-19 NHL season is fully behind us, and the are in full swing, it's Chris Chelios Jersey time to venture into the ever-tricky world of awards voting.
Is the Hart Trophy destined for the Sunshine State? Is Canucks rookie Elias Petter son's name already etched on the Calder Trophy? And will we see Mark Giordano finally get his Norris due? These are just a few of the biggest questions that won't be answered until the awards ceremony.
June is still a long wayaway, but for now,Sporting News' hockey experts offered up their picks for this year'sNHL annualawards.
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General Manager of the YearExpertWinnerJackie SpiegelJarmo Kekalainen (Blue Jackets)Brandon SchlagerSteve Yzerman (Lightning)Steve KournianosBrad Treliving (Flames)Dave McCarthyGeorge McPhee (Golden Knights)Mike MurphyDoug Wilson (Sharks)Murray PamLoue Lamoriello (Islanders)Lyle RichardsonDon Sweeney (Bruins)Sammi SilberKyle Dubas (Maple Leafs)Yes, we know Steve Yzerman technically was not a general manager at any point during the 2018-19 season (and thus wont be on the official ballot for this years award). But lets not allow for semantics to distract from an honor so obviously and rightfully his.
Put simply: Yzerman was responsible for all the heavy lifting building the 2018-19 Lightning, stepping down two days before training camp. The mastermind behindthe greatest regular-season roster in the salary cap era should be a write-in on every ballot playoff performance notwithstanding. Brandon Schlager
Jack Adams Award (Coach of the Year)ExpertWinnerJackie SpiegelBarry Trotz (Islanders)Brandon SchlagerBarry Trotz (Islanders)Steve KournianosBarry Trotz (Islanders)Dave McCarthyJon Cooper (Lightning)Mike MurphyCraig Berube (Blues)Murray PamBarry Trotz (Islanders)Lyle Alex DeBrincat Jersey RichardsonJon Cooper (Lightning)Sammi SilberBarry Trotz (Islanders)This year's Jack Adams race is so close that it has stolen some attention away from the most coveted individual player awards. There are so many bench bo ses who are deserving of the honor this year, including Jon Cooper, Rick Tocchet, Barry Trotz, Bill Peters, Rod Brind'Amour and Craig Berube. You can definitely make a strong case for any of them,but it's hard to beat what Berube pulled off in St. Louis.
The Blues were dead in the water when Mike Yeo was fired Nov. 20 and Berube was namedinterim head coach. Under Berube, the Blues went 38-19-6 thanks in large part to Jeremy Roenick Jersey the emergence of rookie goaltender Jordan Binnington and drastically improved even strength play. In other words, St. Louis transformed into a true Cup contender under Berube after a 7-9-3 start to the year and mi sing the playoffs in the 2017-18 season. Mike Murphy
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (for dedication to hockey)ExpertWinnerJackie SpiegelRobin Lehner (Islanders)Steve KournianosRocco Grimaldi (Predators)Dave McCarthyRobin Lehner (Islanders)Mike MurphyRobin Lehner (Islanders)Murray PamRobin Lehner (Islanders)Lyle RichardsonRobin Lehner (Islanders)Sammi SilberDerek MacKenzie (Blue Jackets)The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to the sport. Robin Lehner is the epitome of the awards definition.
Making his debut at Islanders training camp in September, the goaltender revealed hed been battling alcohol and substance i sues throughout his career. Dominik Kahun Jersey The 27-year made the admi sion of struggling with his mental health that led to suicidal thoughts. While attending rehab during the off-season, Lehner received a diagnosis that hes bipolar.
After being non-tendered by the Sabres in June, Lehner signed a one-year show-me deal with the Islanders. The netminder did just that. Overcoming his demons, Lehner was a key contributor to his clubs surprising resurgence. The Swede had his best season statistically, finishing third league-wide in goals-against average (2.13) and second in save percentage (.930). Sharing the crease with Thomas Grei s, the tandem earned a 2.33 GAA to win the William Jennings Trophy.
Frank J. Selke Trophy (Best defensive forward)ExpertWinnerJackie SpiegelElias Lindholm (Flames)Brandon SchlagerMark Stone (Golden Knights)Steve KournianosMark Stone (Golden Knights)Dave McCarthyPatrice Bergeron (Bruins)Mike MurphyAleksander Barkov (Panthers)Murray PamMark Stone (Golden Knights)Lyle RichardsonSidney Crosby (Penguins)Sammi SilberMark Stone (Golden Knights)Lady Byng Memorial Trophy Winners (most Marcus Kruger Jersey gentlemanly player)ExpertWinnerJackie SpiegelAleksander Barkov (Panthers)Steve KournianosSamuel Girard (Avalanche)Dave McCarthyRyan OReilly (Blues)Mike MurphyAleksander Barkov (Panthers)Murray PamAleksander Barkov (Panthers)Lyle RichardsonAleksander Barkov (Panthers)Sammi SilberAleksander Barkov (Panthers)Vezina Trophy (best goaltender)ExpertWinnerJackie SpiegelAndrei Vasilevskiy (Lightning)Brandon SchlagerBen Bishop (Stars)Steve KournianosJohn Gibson (Ducks)Dave McCarthyAndrei Vasilevskiy (Lightning)Mike MurphyAndrei Vasilevskiy (Lightning)Murray PamAndrei Vasilevskiy (Lightning)Lyle RichardsonBen Bishop (Stars)Sammi SilberAndrei Vasilevskiy (Lightning)Ben Bishop is a two-time finalist (2014, 2016) whose performance this season is Vezina-worthy. He led all starters in save percentage (.934), finished second in goals-against average (1.9 and third in shutouts (seven). Without his stellar performance this season, the Stars don't make the playoffs. Lyle Richardson
James Norris Memorial Trophy (best defenseman)ExpertWinnerJackie SpiegelMark Giordano (Flames)Brandon SchlagerJohn Carlson (Capitals)Steve KournianosMark Giordano (Flames)Dave McCarthyMark Giordano (Flames)Mike MurphyMark Giordano (Flames)Murray PamMark Giordano (Flames)Lyle RichardsonMark Giordano (Flames)Sammi SilberJohn Carlson (Capitals)It's been a long time coming for defenseman Mark Giordano, but finally, the Calgary captain will get his due. The 35-year-old recorded 74 points (17 goals, Nicolas Beaudin Jersey 57 a sists) in 78 games during the regular season, finishing second to theSharks' Brent Burns. However, he led the NHL with a plus-39, which is really where the best defenseman should be. Looking to become just the fourth 35-or-older player to win, Giordano maintained an even keel in the Flames locker room and on the blueline as a veteran presence. Jackie Spiegel
Calder Memorial Trophy (best rookie)ExpertWinnerJackie SpiegelJordan Binnington (Blues)Brandon SchlagerElias Petter son (Canucks)Steve KournianosElias Petter son (Canucks)Dave McCarthyJordan Binnington (Blues)Mike MurphyElias Petter son (Canucks)Murray PamElias Petter son (Canucks)Lyle RichardsonElias Petter son (Canucks)Sammi SilberElias Petter son (Canucks)Ted Lindsay Award (best player as voted by players)ExpertWinnerJackie SpiegelConnor McDavid (Oilers)Brandon SchlagerConnor McDavid (Oilers)Steve KournianosConnor McDavid (Oilers)D
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