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last night in Las Vegas awards were presented by the individual on the basis of last season. Like a year ago became the most valuable player Alexander Ovechkin, Pavel Datsyuk and again received the “Trophy Selco” – prize for the best forward of the defensive plan and the “Lady Byng Trophy” – a prize for a gentleman's behavior on the ice.

“Hart” . Prize most valuable player.

Winner: Alexander Ovechkin.

Candidates: Ovechkin (“Washington”), Malkin (“Pittsburgh”), Datsyuk (“Detroit “).

Frankly, least likely to be the most valuable was with Datsyuk. Not because Paul is bad and not quite significant hockey. Datsyuk played in a complex mechanism and a level called “Detroit”, where each component is important, but replaceable. Recent game crash proved it.

Malkin to take the “Hart” in to play alongside Crosby as easy. When one of the same team out with two such outstanding hockey player, the price of each of them a little bit down. Nevertheless, this writer still would have called the most valuable just Eugene. Top scorer not only the team throughout the league, spent a season without a recession, regularly picking up points. As long as the game does not go well Crosby, Malkin showed who the real leader, “penguin”. Largely thanks to Eugene, “Pittsburgh” was released in the playoffs. And what happened then you know.

But the prize for the second year in a row goes to Ovechkin. Over 79 games, Alexander pin 56 goals and gave 54 of transmission and thus scored 110 points. Indicators could be even better if it were not for assists drought early in the season. Let this year, “Washington” is noticeably stronger, but perhaps no team in the league, where one player would depend so much. Ovechkin is not only a leader on the game, thanks to him in Washington has finally started going to hockey. Alexander could be called doubly valuable. In the load to the “Hart” forward received the prize “Lester Pearson Evord” – the best player in the opinion of players.

“Ovechkin is not only a leader on the game, thanks to him in Washington finally began to walk on ice”

“Norris Trophy.” Prize for the best defender.

winner: Zdeno Hara.

Applicants: Hara (“Boston”), Green (“Washington”), Lidstrom (“Detroit “).

Lidstrema era, of course, is not over, but was interrupted. In general, we have had to pay the award to Mike Green. When the defender gains 73 points, 31 throws the puck and has 24 for the utility and at the same time to block a couple of NHL records – it really means a lot. However, the best defender named Hara. Boston plays a huge oboronets habitually well. Scores of 15-20 goals, gaining a 40-50 score. And so for several seasons. Perhaps, “Norris” this year Hara received by the population. While Greene and his young prize will win for sure yet, but Lidstrom has already podnadoest. Yes, he plays just fine, but for the past six seasons, he is getting better. And want some variety.

“Selco” Trophy “. Prize for the best forward of the defensive plan.

Winner: Pavel Datsyuk.

Applicants: Datsyuk (“Detroit”), Richards (“Philadelphia”), Kessler (“Vancouver “).

Datsyuk is the best defensive forward for the second year in a row. Although the name the player who scored 97 points, defensive strangely. On the other hand it shows the versatility of Datsyuk. Perhaps there is no striker in the league, so who knows how to pick the puck. Without strong pressure, without breaking the rules, with the virtuosity of the thief, the pickpocket, quietly, unnoticed, a stick.

“Perhaps there is no striker in the league, so who knows how to pick the puck. Without strong pressure, without breaking the rules, with the virtuosity of the thief, the pickpocket, quietly, unnoticed, club”

little sorry for Mike Richards. It is not the last man in the league on power techniques – 147, it blocks a lot of shots – 90, not bad plays at the face-off – 49%, gaining points regularly – 80. However, the prize gets Datsyuk.

“Calder Trophy”. Prize for the best newcomer. Winner: Steve Mason.

Applicants: Mason (“Columbus”), Ryan (“Anaheim”), Verstig (“Chicago “).

Here are deservedly and natural. No 31 26 Ryan or 22 +31 Verstiga under no circumstances would not have cut off 33 wins, 10 'dry' matches and 91.6% reflected throws Mason. Yes, and “Columbus” first came into the playoffs thanks largely to a young goalkeeper. Therefore, Mason's award was necessary. Given that Steve claimed the award but also to “Vesinet,” which was supposed to go to another goalkeeper, “Calder” given to where it was necessary to give it away.

“No 31 26 Ryan, or 22 +31 Verstiga under no circumstances would not have cut off 33 wins, 10 'dry' matches and 91.6% reflected throws Mason”

“Vezina Trophy”. Prize for the best goalkeeper. Winner: Tim Thomas.

Applicants: Thomas (“Boston”), Mason (“Columbus”), Backstrom (“Minnesota “).

Do not give

“Vesinet” Thomas was only possible for two reasons. First he played so many games do not – 54, and secondly there is Steve Mason. Everything else has said for Tim. This is the best percentage in the league reflected throws – 93.3, and 5 'dry' matches and 36 wins. In general, the award has found a winner. It is interesting that most of his career, Thomas spent between the bench and not NHLovskimi clubs, and only now able to really start playing.

If we talk about the other two contenders, the Mason and the “Calder” will suffice, but Backstrom is playing the “Minnesota”, which was coached by Jacques Lemaire. And in the defensive schemes Lehmer protect the gates – not the most difficult lesson.

Claude Julien

deservedly won the “Jack Adams Trophy” as the best coach. His “Boston” though he stumbled into the playoffs for the uncompromising “Caroline,” but in the regular season play with almost all with vosmiochkovym separation took first place in their conference.

Jerome Iginla

for leadership was “Messier Leadership Award”. Steve Sullivan was awarded “Bill Masterton Trophy” – for their dedication to hockey. Steve is very long time to recover from a back injury, but came back and nearly pulled his “Nashville” in playoffs. “William Jennings Trophy” – prize for the best goalie duo – goes to the “Boston” to Thomas and Fernandez. “Lady Byng Trophy” – a prize for a gentleman's conduct the fourth consecutive year goes to Paul Datsyuk. Although this season there were moments when Paul went beyond the decent behavior. That only is a fight with Scott Niedermayer. Ethan Moreau was a model for partners on the ice and off, for which he receives the “King Clancy Memorial Trophy.”

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