Part 2 of the NHL awards finalists

Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (perseverance and dedication to hockey)

-Ray Emery (Ducks)

-Daymond Langkow (Flames)

-Ian Laperriere (Flyers)

Emery returned after having hip surgery.  He went 7-2.  Langkow returned after a year with a neck injury and played last four games of the season.  Laperriere was injured blocking a shot during last years playoffs but remains a constant presence for the team (ambassador, TV).

My pick-Ian Laperriere (Flyers)

Who’s missing-Pierre-Marc Bouchard (Wild)

Frank J. Selke Trophy (top defensive forward)

-Pavel Datsyuk (Wings)

-Ryan Kesler (Canucks)

-Jonathan Toews (Blackhawks)

Datsyuk had 71 takeaways despite only playing 56 games.  Kesler was plus 24, 65 takeaways, and 124 hits.  Toews had 95 takeaways, plus 25, 74 hits, and one of the top in faceoffs. 

My pick-Toews (Hawks)

Who’s missing- Eric Cole (Hurricanes)

Hart Memorial Torphy (MVP)

-Corey Perry (Ducks)

-Daniel Sedin (Canucks)

-Martin St. Louis (Lightning)

Perry with 50 goals, 48 assists, 11 game winning goals, 17.2% shooting percentage, and getting 19 goals in the last 16 games.  Sedin with a plus 30 rating, 63 assists, 41 goals, and 18 power play goals.  St. Louis 31 goals, 68 assists, and only 12 penalty minutes. 

My pick-Daniel Sedin (Canucks)

Who’s missing-what about Pekka Rinne (Predators)

Jack Adams Award (coach of the year)

-Dan Bylsma (Peguins)

-Barry Trotz (Predators)

-Alain Vigneault (Canucks)

Byslma proved that he could have a winning team without his top two players Crosby and Malkin.  Trotz once again had his Preds get into the post-season even with the lack of offense.  Vigneault ended the season with the most wins in franchise history winning the President’s Trophy.

My pick-Dan Bylsma (Peguins)

Who’s missing- Guy Boucher (Lightning)

NHL Foundation Player Award (contributions and charitable causes)

-Dustin Brown (Kings)

-Mike Green (Capitals)

-Sedin twins (Canucks)

Here's where you can look to see what each player has done with the community

My Pick-all of the them. 

Who’s missing-every single hockey player that does charity work

So those are all the awards that will be handed out on June 22^nd.  Whoever wins does deserve the award. 

Side note------Sad new....a fellow hockey player had passed away on May 13th.  Derek Boogaard of the New York Rangers was only 28.....may he rest in peace. 

A tearful Minnesota goodbye to Boogaard

Here's the Wild blogger piece of "So Long to the Boogey Man"