NEWSLETTER
For those who didn’t know, I am a member of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. And, this year, I had a vote for the NHL Awards that are based on votes from the PHWA.
The NHL Awards decided by the writers are the following:
I promised previously that I would release my ballot for the NHL Awards from this year, and (soon) you will be able to see how everyone with a ballot voted on the PHWA website. So, to make it easy for you without having to search all of the individual awards, here’s how I completed my NHL Awards Ballot for this year.
Hart Memorial Trophy
The Hart Memorial Trophy is presented annually “to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team.”
- Nikita Kucherov, Tampa Bay Lightning
- Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche
- Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers
- Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs
- Sam Reinhart, Florida Panthers
James Norris Memorial Trophy
The James Norris Memorial Trophy is presented annually “to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position.”
- Quinn Hughes, Vancouver Canucks
- Miro Heiskanen, Dallas Stars
- Adam Fox, New York Rangers
- Noah Dobson, New York Islanders
- Josh Morrissey, Winnipeg Jets
Calder Memorial Trophy
The Calder Memorial Trophy is presented annually “to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition.”
- Connor Bedard, Chicago Blackhawks
- Brock Faber, Minnesota Wild
- Luke Hughes, New Jersey Devils
- Pyotr Kochetkov, Carolina Hurricanes
- Marco Rossi, Minnesota Wild
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy is presented annually “to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.”
- Kyle Connor, Winnipeg Jets
- Brayden Point, Tampa Bay Lightning
- Jaccob Slavin, Carolina Hurricanes
- Aleksander Barkov, Florida Panthers
- Anže Kopitar, Los Angeles Kings
Frank J. Selke Trophy
The Frank J. Selke Trophy is presented annually “to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.”
- Aleksander Barkov, Florida Panthers
- Jason Dickinson, Chicago Blackhawks
- Adam Lowry, Winnipeg Jets
- Roope Hintz, Dallas Stars
- Sam Reinhart, Florida Panthers
NHL ALL-STAR TEAM
Center
- Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs
- Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche
- Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers
Right Wing
- Nikita Kucherov, Tampa Bay Lightning
- Sam Reinhart, Florida Panthers
- David Pastrňák, Boston Bruins
Left Wing
- Artemi Panarin, New York Rangers
- Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild
- Filip Forsberg, Nashville Predators
Defense
- Quinn Hughes, Vancouver Canucks
- Cale Makar, Colorado Avalanche
- Adam Fox, New York Rangers
- Roman Josi, Nashville Predators
- Josh Morrissey, Winnipeg Jets
- Evan Bouchard, Edmonton Oilers
Goaltender
- Connor Hellebuyck, Winnipeg Jets
- Jake Oettinger, Dallas Stars
- Thatcher Demko, Vancouver Canucks
ALL-ROOKIE TEAM
Forward
- Connor Bedard, Chicago Blackhawks
- Marco Rossi, Minnesota Wild
- Connor Zary, Calgary Flames
Defense
- Brock Faber, Minnesota Wild
- Luke Hughes, New Jersey Devils
Goaltender
- Pyotr Kochetkov, Carolina Hurricanes
