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John Klingberg finished sixth in Norris Trophy voting, which is given to the best defenseman in the league.
Holtby was rewarded for a remarkable season in which he tied Martin Brodeur’s league record with 48 victories for the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Caps. Its the seventh time a member of the team has won the Hart Trophy joining Mikita, forward Bobby Hull (1965 and 1966), goaltender Al Rollins, and center Max Bentley (1946).
Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz won the Jack Adams award as the NHL’s coach of the year.
Frederik Andersen and John Gibson of the Anaheim Ducks won the William M. Jennings Trophy, presented “to the goalkeeper(s) having played a minimum of 25 games for the team with the fewest goals scored against it”.
Benn was named First All-Star Team in 2013-14.
In fact, it not only prevented him from winning the award, it resulted in him finishing third behind Panarin and Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere. The Rangers’ Mats Zuccarello was a finalist for that award. Ryan Kesler, Ducks (424 points).
The Los Angeles Kings have added two major awards to their trophy case. Kopitar garnered 1,145 voting points, including 77 first-place votes.
“I don’t think so”, he said. I don’t know if I was lucky or fortunate to be in that position, but it’s pretty incredible to see some American record you hold now. Jonathan Quick, Kings (36 points).
The Stars won the Central Division title a year ago and finished with the most points in the Western Conference. Brent Burns, Sharks (619 points).
The Mark Messier Award went to Nashville Predators Shea Weber.
Chicago Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane poses on the red carpet at the NHL Awards show, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, in Las Vegas.
Jaromir Jagr, the Florida Panthers’ 44-year-old leading scorer, was awarded the Bill Masterton Trophy for perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.
Jagr was rewarded for his seemingly ageless skills and enthusiasm.
Pittsburgh’s Jim Rutherford was named the NHL’s general manager of the year after building the Stanley Cup champions. Rutherford’s retooled roster and midseason coaching change spurred the Penguins to a strong regular-season finish that carried the Penguins to the fourth Stanley Cup in franchise history.
The award isn’t likely to be the last for Kane at the NHL Awards show.
It will go down, however, as the MVP season that almost never was.
While dealing with an off-ice rape accusation which ultimately proved false, Kane put together a 26-game point streak from October 17 through December 13, setting a Blackhawks record and a mark for U.S.-born players. He has also won the Calder, Conn Smythe and Art Ross trophies during his career. “Especially with the amount of great American players who have played and been huge offensive producers”.
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