Nashville Predators go 0-for-4 at 2011 NHL Awards

by Dirk Hoag on Jun 22, 2011 9:08 PM EDT in Nashville Predators News

"I'll be back." No, he didn't say that, but if he did, we'd all believe him!

While I'm sure they had a great time heading to Las Vegas and taking in the festivities, the Nashville Predators went 0-for-4 at tonight's NHL Awards. The night was dominated by the Vancouver Canucks, who took home five trophies, instead.

Follow after the jump for a complete listing of the winners...

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First off, the trophies that the Predators were up for:

Norris Trophy - Nicklas Lidstrom

Shea Weber lost out to Detroit Red Wings legend Nicklas Lidstrom, who won his 7th Norris, tying him with Doug Harvey for the second-most all time (behind Bobby Orr with 8). Lidstrom had to place 2nd three years in a row before finally breaking through and winning his first Norris, so perhaps his time will come.

Jack Adams Award - Dan Bylsma

Bylsma is a rising star in the coaching world, having led the Penguins to a Stanley Cup already and fighting through some serious adversity during this season to finish 4th overall.

GM of the Year - Mike Gillis

The Canucks ran away with the Presidents Trophy, despite having to dig deep into their organizational depth chart when injuries devastated their blueline.

Vezina Trophy - Tim Thomas

No surprise here, obviously. Thomas had one of the great goaltending seasons of all time. Pekka Rinne placed second here, too.

As for the rest...

Hart Memorial Trophy, MVP - Corey Perry, Anaheim

Calder Memorial Trophy, rookie - Jeff Skinner, Carolina

Frank J. Selke Trophy, defensive forward - Ryan Kesler, Vancouver

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, most gentlemanly - Martin St. Louis, Tampa Bay

King Clancy Trophy, humanitarian contribution to hockey - Doug Weight, N.Y. Islanders

Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, perserverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey - Ian Laperriere, Philadelphia

Art Ross Trophy, points scoring leader - Daniel Sedin, Vancouver

Maurice Richard Trophy, goal-scoring leader - Corey Perry, Anaheim

William M. Jennings Trophy, goalies with fewest goals against, minimum 25 games - Roberto Luongo and Cory Schneider, Vancouver

Ted Lindsay Award, outstanding player - Daniel Sedin, Vancouver

Now it's on to the Draft, folks!

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Line of the night, from the presenter in the Bruins jersey to the one who said she was a Vancouver fan: “You’re a riot!”

by LuvthePreds on Jun 22, 2011 9:16 PM EDT reply actions

A bit disappointed...

but still proud of our finalists. Is there somewhere we can go to see the voting numbers breakdown?

"Be quick, but don't hurry. Do not let what you can't do interfere with what you can." - John Wooden

by KnightOfNi222 on Jun 22, 2011 9:19 PM EDT reply actions

Yep!

SBNation main page.

http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2011/6/22/2238156/nhl-awards-2011-news-results

"My, my, here's one for the (no) neck. Don't relax, 'cause you're next for the check!"

by DonBorvio on Jun 22, 2011 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Weber was 10 votes short of Lidstrom. :( But Pekka was 4th in Hart voting. :)

"My, my, here's one for the (no) neck. Don't relax, 'cause you're next for the check!"

by DonBorvio on Jun 22, 2011 9:29 PM EDT reply actions

Wasn't Pekka 2nd?

VEZINA: Thomas (104), Rinne (84), Luongo (33), Lundqvist (23), Price (10)

by LuvthePreds on Jun 22, 2011 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions

HART voting. League MVP.

"My, my, here's one for the (no) neck. Don't relax, 'cause you're next for the check!"

by DonBorvio on Jun 22, 2011 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I can’t believe Gillis won. Such bullsh*t!

Obama said he would cut taxes for 95% of America.... 45% of people don't pay taxes.... is he going to make them pay taxes then cut them?

by Creeping Death on Jun 22, 2011 10:06 PM EDT reply actions

By a TON, too.

As much as I like DP, part of me was rooting for Stevie Y.

Section303.com

by Patten on Jun 22, 2011 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions

I just don’t understand what Gillis did that was so good

Obama said he would cut taxes for 95% of America.... 45% of people don't pay taxes.... is he going to make them pay taxes then cut them?

by Creeping Death on Jun 23, 2011 1:55 AM EDT up reply actions

Well, we are used to getting shutout. :D

Sorry, just couldn’t resist (ducks behind couch in anticipation of hurlded objects)! :D

In more aggrevating news, I’ve seen reports that the Flyers are near reaching a 7 year, 50M deal with Bryzgalov. Thanks a lot Philly for running up the cost of top goalies thru the flipping roof! Rinne’s agent is very happy right about now though. :/

by Grizzledbear on Jun 22, 2011 10:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Grrr. Time for that trade to NJ for Parise we want! If we’re going to pay players tons of money, might as well balance the equation and get some scoring.

Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."

by DonBorvio on Jun 22, 2011 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions

That’s sounds about right! :)

Go for the gold while we have the big 3+1 in the fold. ;)

by Grizzledbear on Jun 22, 2011 11:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Eh well...

The guys may have gotten shut out of the awards, but this is just the beginning of bigger, better things in store! Proud of our team.

by OddManRush on Jun 22, 2011 10:40 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs

So Weber doesn't win the Norris.

We get him for like $15 a year a smoothie, right?

Then again, GMDP didn’t win either. Guess we’ll meet in the middle at around 6.5 for 5-6 years. Right? RIGHT? PLEASE!?!?!?!?!

EASports' NHL 11 doesn't suck; in fact, it's really damn good! Wait, what!?
Go Predators!!!

by Poiju on Jun 22, 2011 10:50 PM EDT reply actions

dammit

*AND a smoothie…

EASports' NHL 11 doesn't suck; in fact, it's really damn good! Wait, what!?
Go Predators!!!

by Poiju on Jun 22, 2011 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions

$15 and a Crosby.

Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."

by DonBorvio on Jun 22, 2011 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm sorry...

but Lidstrom winning is total BS. Weber and Chara should have been neck and neck, instead they give it to Lidstrom cause that’s what lemmings do…follow the leader…bunch of stupid, sheepish voters….maybe Lidstrom will retire after next year and the can name the damn trophy after him, so he’ll always have something to do with it. UGH. Sorry, just venting…I would have thought we at least won one award this year.
There’s 2 hours of my life I’ll never get back…thanks Las Vegas.

by HardCorePredFan316 on Jun 22, 2011 11:44 PM EDT reply actions

I agree

I’ve stated before that I didn’t even think he should have been nominated. The Ducks’ Visnovsky should have been a nominee. I’m sure the entire Lidstrom nomination and victory was due to the fact that most thought he would retire. I was a sentimental vote that really didn’t have anything to do with the merits of winning that award.

Btw, I’m not so sure Visnovsky didn’t deserve to win it.

by Predaceous on Jun 23, 2011 8:26 AM EDT up reply actions

Slow down, man

I understand you’re disappointed, and you are a Preds fan so you should be rooting fro Weber, but to say Lidstrom didn’t deserve the award makes you come across as a bit… ignorant of the facts.

Of all defensemen who played 1250 even strength 5v5 minutes Lidstrom had by far the toughest quality of competition. On average Lidstrom’s opponents had the highest goals for per 20 minutes and the best goals for percentage.

Source: http://stats.hockeyanalysis.com/ratings.php?disp=1&db=201011&sit=5v5&pos=defense&minutes=1250&type=goal&sort=OPPF20&sortdir=DESC

Source: http://stats.hockeyanalysis.com/ratings.php?disp=1&db=201011&sit=5v5&pos=defense&minutes=1250&type=goal&sort=OPPPCT&sortdir=DESC

Lidstrom played against the best competition every night. He’s a balanced defenseman who plays outstanding hockey in all 3 zones; good enough to outscore every other defenseman in the NHL.

This wasn’t a lifetime achievement award, and it was a very close vote (as it should have been). But that doesn’t mean Lidstrom didn’t deserve it.

by Big Z in Orlando on Jun 23, 2011 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Perry MVP

Complete crap. He goons his way to 50 goals, so he’s MVP? Amazing.

by MekootLobo on Jun 23, 2011 12:38 AM EDT reply actions

lesson learned

in the 2nd round of the playoffs i heard the preds earned respect around the league. the awards show showed differenly. some of the voting breakdown told a more optimistic story.

by predwheels on Jun 23, 2011 8:41 AM EDT reply actions

First, you have to understand the source of the voting. They are no more objective than we are. In order to adequately assess any of the nominees, one would have to watch a ton of games, and you know they have no intention of doing that. They watch a few, read the stats, and go from there, adding their own preferences, of course. Take it all with a grain of salt and good humor. I personally think we did great in having as many nominees as we had, but I also realize we are the best team in the South and they likely decided to reward a southern team this year. Don’t look to see us in the running next season. They will focus their attention on, say, Winnipeg!! LOL

"I am you, you are me, and we are all together" Beatles

by amyinsparta on Jun 23, 2011 10:12 AM EDT reply actions

I demand a recount!

How Leggy did not get one single vote of 1st to 5th place in the Selke voting is a complete shame. I mean, not one person thought he was in the top 5. I mean, 20 other dudes received votes, how could they snub Leggy?

Disappointed for Weber and was happy to see Pekka got 4th place in Hart trophy voting, even though he shoulda won that award. I hate Corey Perry even more now.

The truth is always the right answer....

by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Jun 23, 2011 2:46 PM EDT reply actions