We still have no clue when the 2019-20 NHL season will resume or even if it will be salvaged, but it hasn’t stopped 41 insiders and reporters from The Athletic to pick the winners of each individual trophy for the season.
Since almost 85% of the season has already been played, there was therefore enough material to determine the winners. Amongst the reporters who voted in this poll, 19 have covered a team from the Western Conference, 17 covered a team from the Eastern Conference and five of them are national writers.
Here are the results of their survey and the finalists for each of the prestigious titles.
Hart Trophy
Given to the player selected to be the most valuable to his team.
- Leon Draisaitl, Oilers - 39.02%
- Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche - 31.71%
- Artemi Panarin, Rangers - 17.07%
Norris Trophy
Given to the defenseman who demonstrates the greatest all-round ability in the position.
- Roman Josi, Predators - 63.41%
- John Carlson, Capitals - 24.39%
- Victor Hedman, Lightning - 7.32%
Selke Trophy
Given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.
- Sean Couturier, Flyers - 48.78%
- Anthony Cirelli, Lightning - 29.27%
- Patrice Bergeron, Bruins - 12.20%
Vezina Trophy
Given to the goalkeeper selected to be the best at the position.
- Connor Hellebuyck, Jets - 92.68%
- Tuukka Rask, Bruins - 2.44%
- Andrei Vasilevskiy, Lightning - 2.44%
- Ben Bishop, Stars - 2.44%
Calder Trophy
Given to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the NHL.
- Cale Makar, Avalanche - 53.66%
- Quinn Hughes, Canucks - 43.90%
- MacKenzie Blackwood, Devils - 2.44%
Jack Adams Award
Given to the coach selected to have contributed the most to his team's success.
- Alain Vigneault, Flyers - 31.71%
- John Tortorella, Blue Jackets - 24.39%
- Mike Sullivan, Penguins - 17.07%
General Manager of the Year
Presented to recognize the work of the league's GMs.
- Joe Sakic, Avalanche - 39.02%
- Don Sweeney, Bruins - 12.20%
- Julien BriseBois, Lightning - 9.76%
- Jeff Gorton, Rangers - 9.76%
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