By Nathan Eide -
The time has come once again to award the individuals of the NHL for outstanding achievement. Now, awarding individuals in a team game is always difficult, add in the fact that many times these awards are based upon reputation, and you have an imperfect system. That said, it's always a talker, and this season is no expectation.
Follow us after the jump for the winners, as decided by the staff of Hockey Wilderness.
The Hart Memorial Trophy - Awarded to the league's most valuable player
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy - Awarded to the player who exhibited outstanding sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability
Dan - Martin St. Louis
JS - Martin St. Louis
Elise - Martin St. Louis
Bryan - Martin St. Louis
Nathan - Martin St. Louis
Vezina Trophy - Awarded to the league's top goaltender
Calder Memorial Trophy - Awarded to the league's most outstanding rookie player
James Norris Memorial Trophy - Awarded to the defenceman who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position
Conn Smythe Trophy - Awarded to the most valuable player for his team in the playoffs
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy - Awarded to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey
Jack Adams Award - Awarded to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Dan - Barry Trotz
JS - Barry Trotz
Elise - Barry Trotz
Bryan - Barry Trotz
Nathan - Barry Trotz
Frank J. Selke Trophy - Awarded to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game
King Clancy Memorial Trophy - Awarded to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community
NHL Foundation Player Award - Awarded to the player who applies the core values of hockey to enrich the lives of people in his community
Mark Messier Leadership Award - Awarded to the player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice, during the regular season
Ted Lindsay Award - Awarded to the NHL's outstanding player as selected by the members of the NHL Players Association
Ok Wilderness, it's your chance to let us know if we were right on or way off-base. Have at it in the comments.
Tomorrow: The Wild awards, and on Thursday we have the pinnacle of the off-season celebrations, the long-awaited Hockey Wilderness Awards!
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