Here’s my ballot for the 3rd Annual THW NHL Awards. We had to pick three players in each category.
Most Outstanding Player
1. Sidney Crosby, Forward Pittsburgh Penguins
2. Ryan Getzlaf, Forward Anaheim Ducks
3. Claude Giroux Forward, Philadelphia Flyers
Most Outstanding Rookie
1. Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche
2. Torey Krug, Defense Boston Bruins
3. Darcy Kuemper, Goaltender Minnesota Wild
Most Outstanding Goaltender
1. Henrick Lundqvist, New York Rangers
2. Tukaa Rask, Boston Bruins
3. Corey Crawford, Chicago Blackhawks
Most Outstanding Defenseman
1. Zedno Chara, Boston Bruins
2. Matt Niskanen, Pittsburgh Penguins
3. Erik Karlsson, Ottawa Senators
Most Outstanding Defensive Defenseman
1. Matt Niskanen, Pittsburgh Penguins
2. Marc-Edouard Vlasic, San Jose
3. Duncan Keith, Chicago Blackhawks
Most Outstanding Defensive Forward
1. Patrice Bergeron, Boston Bruins
2. Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks
3. David Krejci, Boston Bruins
Most Outstanding Coach
1. Patrick Roy, Colorado Avalanche
2. Jon Cooper, Tampa Bay Lightning
3. Claude Julien, Boston Bruins
Most Outstanding General Manager
1. Greg Sherman, Colorado Avalanche
2. Steve Yzerman, Tampa Bay Lightning
3. Jarmo Kekalainen, Columbus Blue Jackets
Biggest Surprise of the Season
1. Minnesota Wild
2. Colorado Avalanche
3. Columbus Blue Jackets
Biggest Disappointment of the Season
1. Toronto Maple Leafs
2. Vancouver Canucks
3. Washington Capitals
