Predictions for the 2007-8 NHL Regular Season, Part Two

by Dirk Hoag on Oct 5, 2007 5:12 PM EDT

I covered the overall team standings a few days ago, so now it's time to look at individual achievements and assorted goofball predictions:

Rocket Richard Trophy (goal scoring): Dany Heatley, Ottawa Senators

Art Ross Trophy (overall scoring): Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins

Hart Trophy (MVP): Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins

Vezina Trophy (goaltending): Roberto Luongo, Vancouver Canucks

William Jennings Trophy (fewest goals against): Niklas Backstrom, Minnesota Wild

Calder Trophy (rookie): Jack Johnson, Los Angeles Kings

Franke Selke Trophy (defensive forward): Sammy Pahlson, Anaheim Ducks

James Norris Trophy (defenseman): Nicklas Lidstrom, Detroit Red Wings

Jack Adams Award (coach): Jacques Martin, Florida Panthers

And now the silly stuff...

First Coach To Get Fired: Craig MacTavish, Edmonton Oilers. They've flashed some cash to bring in new players, but as they languish in the standings I'm guessing he'll take the fall.

Comeback Player: Mike Comrie, New York Islanders. He should have plenty of opportunity to get back to the 60-point production of years past. He'll need to develop into a star if he's going to keep dropping $100K cars on girlfriend Hilary Duff.

"Don't Come Back" Player: I picked Jeremy Roenick last year, and I'm sad to say I have to nominate him again. I still don't understand why the Sharks picked him up.

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When you predict Backstrom (and not Josh Harding) for the Jennings Trophy are yopu predicting that Harding does not appear in 25 games?

by The Puck Stops Here on Oct 6, 2007 4:13 AM EDT reply actions

I'm just indicating more that I think Minnesota will lead in Goals Against, and that Backstrom's the primary goalie. I couldn't recall his backup at the time...

by The Forechecker on Oct 6, 2007 8:49 AM EDT reply actions

The Wild goalie is Niklas Backstrom with no "c."

Nicklas Backstrom with the "c" is the Caps rookie playmaker.

Very minor point, but it's the only way we're gonna keep them separate in discussions and it's likely they will both be discussed a great deal in the future.

by false_cause on Oct 6, 2007 7:13 PM EDT reply actions