Hart Memorial Trophy

“most valuable player to his team”

The Third Man In Winner:   Joe Thornton, San Jose Sharks

[ 82 games played / 22 goals / 92 assists / 114 points / +24 / 5 GWG / 10 PPG / 44 PPA / 20:18 Avg T.O.I ]
Honorable mentions:  
Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
Roberto Luongo, Vancouver Canucks

Dany Heatley, Ottawa Senators

Calder Memorial Trophy

“top rookie”

The Third Man In Winner:   Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh, Penguins

[ 78 games played / 33 goals / 52 assists / 85 points / +2 / 16 PPG / 24 PPA / 19:09 Avg T.O.I ]
Honorable mentions:
Jordan Staal, Pittsburgh Penguins
Paul Stastny, Colorado Avalanche

Anze Kopitar, Los Angeles Kings

Vezina Trophy

“goalkeeper judged to be the best at his position”

The Third Man In Winner:   Roberto Luongo, Vancouver Canucks

[ 76 games / 47 wins / 22 losses / 6 OTL / 2.28 GAA / .921 Sv% / 5 shut-outs / 67.7 sv% in shoot-outs ]
Honorable mentions:
Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils

Niklas Backstom, Minnesota Wild

Dominik Hasek, Detroit Red Wings

James Norris Memorial Trophy

“defenseman who demonstrates the greatest all-around ability in the position”

The Third Man In Winner:   Niklas Lidstrom, Detroit Red Wings

[ 80 games played / 13 goals / 49 assists / 62 points / +40 / 10 PPG / 23 PPA / 3 SHA / 27:29 Avg T.O.I. / 46 PIM / 224 Shots ]
Honorable mentions:
Chris Pronger, Anaheim Ducks
Phillippe Boucher, Dallas Stars

Jay Bouwmeester, Florida Panthers

Frank J. Selke Trophy

“forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game”

The Third Man In Winner:   Rod Brind’amour, Carolina Hurricanes

[ 78 games / 23:19 Avg T.O.I. (3rd amongst NHL forwards) / +7 / 59% face-off win % / 26 goals / 56 assists / 82 pts / 2 SHG / 3 SHA ]
Honorable mentions:
Chris Kelly, Ottawa Senators

Derek Roy, Buffalo Sabres

Stephane Yelle, Calgary Flames

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy

“best sportsmanship & gentlemanly conduct”

The Third Man In Winner:   Paul Martin, defenseman, New Jersey Devils

[ 82 games played / 3 goals / 23 assists / 26 points / -9 / 18 PIM / 25:13 Avg. T.O.I. ]
Honorable mentions:
Tomas Kaberle, defenseman, Toronto Maple Leafs
Jay Pandolfo, left wing, New Jersey Devils
Kyle Wellwood, center, Toronto Maple Leafs
Pavel Datsyuk, center, Detroit Red Wings

Jack Adams Award

“coach who’s judged to most contributed to his team’s success”

The Third Man In Winner:   Lindy Ruff, Buffalo Sabres

Honorable mentions:
Barry Trotz, Nashville Predators
Bob Hartley, Atlanta Thrashers

Mike Babcock, Detroit Red Wings

Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy

“perserverance, sportsmanship, dedication to hockey”

The Third Man In Winner:   Alain Nasreddine, Pittsburgh Penguins

[ 31 year old minor league call-up had played just 24 NHL games prior to this season.  The 1993 Florida 6th round pick began his NHL career with Chicago in 1998 prior to being moved to Montreal and the Islanders before hooking up with the Penguins organization.  Nasreddine played in 659 AHL games and 124 IHL games in his career before sticking with the Penguins this season.
Honorable mentions:
Phillippe Boucher, Dallas Stars (career season despite tending to his terminally ill father who passed due to pancreatic cancer Mar. 25)

Karlis Scrastins, Colorado Avalanche  (owned defenseman iron-man streak of 945 consecutive games before missing 13 with a knee injury in Feb/Mar)
Jed Ortmeyer, New York Rangers  (diagnosed with pulmonary embolism in August, made his return Jan 2 and played in 41 games for NY Rangers)

Phil Kessel, Boston Bruins  (testicular cancer surgery Dec. 11, returned in NHL game Jan. 9.  18 yr old played in 70 games for Boston)

Non-voting categories:

Art Ross Trophy

“player who leads the league in points”

Sydney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins (120 points)

William M. Jennings Trophy

“goalkeeper(s) with the fewest goals scored against” (min 25 games)

Niklas Backstrom, Minnesota Wild ( 1.97 GAA – 41 games )

Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy

“league’s leading goal scorer”

Vincent Lecavalier, Tampa Bay Lightning (52 goals)

Bud Light Plus/Minus Award

“leads league in plus/minus category”

Thomas Vanek, Buffalo Sabres (+47)

Presidents Trophy

“team with best overall record/point leader”

Buffalo Sabres  ( 113 points )

Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award

“goaltender with the best save percentage (min. 25 games played)”

Niklas Backstrom, Minnesota Wild ( .929 – 41 games )

King Clancy Memorial Trophy

“best exemplifies leadership on and off the ice”

A special panel consisting of a combination of select members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and the NHL Broadcasters’ Association vote on this award.  This is the only award in which voting is done this way.

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Inaugural  Awards

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To the player who leads the league in penalty minutes

Winner:  Ben Eager, Philadelphia Flyers

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To the player who earns the most Major penalties in a season

Winner:  George Parros, Anaheim Ducks

The Third Man In ~ Inaugural MAN OF THE YEAR Award

“to the Chicago Blackhawks player, coach, or executive who most excels in their position”

Winner:  Dale Tallon, ‘General Manager’