Hart: Crosby
No brainer lapped the field in points and continues to be a contributor on FO\s and defensively.
Norris: Keith
Seems like an easy one as well although the number of guys who could be nominated for it seems like it could almost get to double digits.
Vezina: Rask
Again easy choice in the he was the best and has more of a repuation than other guys close to him.
Calder: MacKinnon
Keeping up the theme of easy picks. Some may like to make an argument for a lesser name as picking the #1 pick from the year before seems kind of boring but nobody that close in a year with a lot of good choices many without the fanfare of being a top choice.
Selke: Kopitar
This one is tough because of many good options and it is somewhat unclear what each voter uses to determine who wins. It seems to be a way to reward good players who are defensively responsible. Kopitar hasn't won it before and the Kings are a great defensive team.
Adams: Mike Babcock
I am sure Roy will win because upexpected team doing well is the sure fire way to win this award but Babcock has done some pretty good things with a mediocre, or below that line-up. Congrats to Roy but the Avs are loaded upfront.
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