Arturs Irbe

2011-2012 NHL Awards

12:14 PM ET 06.14

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With the Stanley Cup playoffs finally over, the focus of the hockey world now shifts to the off-season. The time of year when all 30 teams look to improve their roster through the draft, free agency, and of course blockbuster trades. But before the hectic summer months can start, the NHL Award show will take centre stage on June 20th in Las Vegas (oddly enough). I will list who I think should win, and then who I think will actually win.

[B]Hart Memorial Trophy[/B] - Most valuable to his team

Nominee's: Henrik Lundqvist, Steven Stamkos, Evgeni Malkin
Who should win: Evgeni Malkin
Who will…

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Mid-Season Awards

10:39 PM ET 01.17

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This post is about a week too late but I enjoy doing these things too much to pass up the opportunity.

[B]Hart Memorial Trophy [/B] - Most valuable to his team
Winner: Claude Giroux
Runner-up: Evgeni Malkin
This year is an odd year for the Hart Trophy because the scoring race is so close, and since I don't see any defense man or goaltenders bucking the trend of forwards winning this award, I pick Giroux. When he is in the lineup, the Flyers are noticeably better offensively. People wondered how the Flyers were going to do this year after their off-season overhaul, but Giroux has…

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The Conn Smythe Award

03:31 PM ET 06.15

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06/15/11

The Conn Smythe award is awarded yearly to the player who is
most valuable to his team throughout the duration of the Stanley Cup
playoffs. This differs from the other
three major sports in North America (baseball, football, and basketball) where
their award is given to the player who is most valuable in the finals. With that being said the most important
series to look at when debating who should win the Conn Smythe award is
obviously the finals, meaning a player who might have been in the running for
the award going into the finals, may not be when all is said and done…

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