On the Forecheck, a Nashville Predators community

The NHL Awards are tonight at 6:30 p.m. Central on Versus, and while I won't be around for the later part of it (I'm hitting the ice again), I'm going to make my picks after the jump, so feel free...

Multiple reports indicate that the Phoenix Coyotes' Don Maloney has won the first NHL General Manager of the Year Award.

Presenting the 2010 Alternative NHL Awards, where Sidney Crosby & Evgeni Malkin fit in alongside Jordin Tootoo & Steve Downie!

David Poile is a finalist for a new award recognizing NHL general managers, and over time, nobody has gotten more "bang for the buck" out of their hockey team.

Dan Hamhuis' leadership on and off the ice has been recognized by his fellow Nashville Predators, who nominated him for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy.

At long last, Barry Trotz has been nominated for the Jack Adams trophy which is awarded to the NHL's top coach.