July Blows

So bored.

Here’s an NHL awards prediction for next year:

Art Ross: Evgeni Malkin
Why: He’s the best player in the NHL.

Hart Trophy: Alexander Ovechkin
Why: The sportswriters that vote for MVP won’t stop picking him as long as he gets 50 goals a season.

Vezina: Martin Brodeur
Why: Jacques Lemaire should be murdered. His D will protect Brodeur.

Jack Adams: Ron Wilson
Why: The Maple Leafs are making the playoffs.

Rocket Richard: Alexander Ovechkin
Why: Who else?

Calder: John Tavares
Why: Because he’s the first teenager since Crosby to live up to the hype.

Selke: Pavel Datsyuk
Why: I’m assuming he stays healthy.

Norris Trophy: Niklas Lidstrom
Why: He should win it every year.

Surprises: Toronto Maple Leafs, Minnesota Wild
Disappointments: New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks
Good or Poop: Tampa Bay Lightning, Anaheim Ducks

Stanley Cup: Vancouver over Boston in 6. Whatever.

Real Stanley Cup: Penguins over Everyone Else in 3.

- Matt