For the first time since John Vanbiesbrouck on the cover of NHL ’97, a Goaltender will grace the cover of an EA Sports NHL game. Martin Brodeur from the New Jersey Devils, and Sergei Bobrovsky of the Columbus Blue Jackets, were voted by the fans, as the final two, with only one being able to be on the cover of NHL ’14.
So, without further adieu, let’s reveal the winner of the cover vote, for NHL ’14!
The NHL Awards were announced over two nights on Friday 14th June and Saturday 15th June 2013.
The winners are identified in bold, with finalists/minor placings stated below.
NIGHT ONE
FRANK J. SELKE TROPHY
Awarded to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game
Jonathan Toews – Chicago Blackhawks
Patrice Bergeron – Boston Bruins
Pavel Datsyuk – Detroit Red Wings
JACK ADAMS AWARD
Awarded to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success
Paul MacLean – Ottawa Senators
Bruce Boudreau – Anaheim Ducks
Joel Quenneville – Chicago Blackhawks
GM OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the top National Hockey League General Manager
Ray Shero – Pittsburgh Penguins
Marc Bergevin – Montreal Canadiens
Bob Murray – Anaheim Ducks
LADY BYNG MEMORIAL TROPHY
Awarded to the player who exhibited outstanding sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability
Martin St. Louis – Tampa Bay Lightning
Patrick Kane – Chicago Blackhawks
Matt Moulson – New York Islanders
NHL FOUNDATION PLAYER AWARD
Awarded to the player who applies the core values of hockey to enrich the lives of people in his community
Henrik Zetterberg – Detroit Red Wings
KING CLANCY MEMORIAL TROPHY
Awarded to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community
Patrice Bergeron – Boston Bruins
BILL MASTERTON MEMORIAL TROPHY
Awarded to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey
Josh Harding – Minnesota Wild
Sidney Crosby – Pittsburgh Penguins
Adam McQuaid – Boston Bruins
BRIDGESTONE MESSIER LEADERSHIP AWARD
Awarded to the player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice, during the regular season
Daniel Alfredsson – Ottawa Senators
Dustin Brown – Los Angeles Kings
Jonathan Toews – Chicago Blackhawks
MAURICE RICHARD TROPHY
Awarded to the top goalscorer in the regular season
Alexander Ovechkin – Washington Capitals – 32gls
Steven Stamkos – Tampa Bay Lightning – 29gls
John Tavares – New York Islanders – 28gls
ART ROSS TROPHY
Awarded to the player with the most points at the end of the regular season
Martin St. Louis – Tampa Bay Lightning – 60pts
Steven Stamkos – Tampa Bay Lightning – 57pts
Alexander Ovechkin – Washington Capitals – 56pts
WILLIAM M. JENNINGS TROPHY
Awarded to the goalkeeper(s) having played a minimum of 25 games for the team with the fewest goals scored against it in the regular season
Corey Crawford/Ray Emery – Chicago Blackhawks
NIGHT TWO
CALDER MEMORIAL TROPHY
Awarded to the NHL’s Most Outstanding Rookie
Jonathan Huberdeau – Florida Panthers
Brendan Gallagher – Montreal Canadiens
Brandon Saad – Chicago Blackhawks
TED LINDSAY AWARD
Awarded to the NHL’s outstanding player as selected by the members of the NHL Players Association
Sidney Crosby – Pittsburgh Penguins
Alexander Ovechkin – Washington Capitals
Martin St. Louis – Tampa Bay Lightning
VEZINA TROPHY
Awarded to the NHL’s top goaltender
Sergei Bobrovsky – Columbus Blue Jackets
Henrik Lundqvist – New York Rangers
Antti Niemi – San Jose Sharks
JAMES NORRIS MEMORIAL TROPHY
Awarded to the defenseman who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position
P.K. Subban – Montreal Canadiens
Kris Letang – Pittsburgh Penguins
Ryan Suter – Minnesota Wild
HART MEMORIAL TROPHY
Awarded to the NHL’s Most Valuable Player
Alexander Ovechkin – Washington Capitals
Sidney Crosby – Pittsburgh Penguins
John Tavares – New York Islanders
Welcome to the Bored Hockey Fan Fantasy League Awards!
There are 13 awards up for grabs, with 8 awards introduced for the 2012-13 season.
VEZINA TROPHY:
Awarded to the team with the league’s top goaltending
2012-13: It’s The Flying V! (GM: ArmchairMVP) and Legs (GM: J)
ART ROSS TROPHY:
Awarded to the team who leads the league in points at the end of the regular season
2011-12: Golden Brett’s Skate (GM: ThatDamnDoubleC)
2012-13: Legs (GM: J)
CALDER MEMORIAL TROPHY:
Awarded to the most outstanding rookie GM
2012-13: J (Team: Legs)
WILLIAM M. JENNINGS TROPHY:
Awarded to the team whose goaltending had the fewest goals scored against them in the regular season
2012-13: @GoftheInternet (GM: G)
MAURICE ‘ROCKET’ RICHARD TROPHY:
Awarded to the team with the most goals scored in the regular season
2012-13: Hamilton Tigers (GM: Al Creed) and DarkSideOfTheMoen (GM: ThatDamnDoubleC) – 132 goals
+/- AWARD:
Awarded to the team with the highest +/- statistic n the regular season
2012-13: Hamilton Tigers (GM: Al Creed)
LADY BYNG MEMORIAL TROPHY:
Awarded to the team who exhibited outstanding sportmanship combined with a high standard of scoring ability
2012-13: FistCity CaPs (GM: Mackey Man)
MIKE SILLINGER TROPHY:
GM with the most moves made throughout the regular season
2011-12: Golden Brett’s Skate (GM: ThatDamnDoubleC)
2012-13: DarkSideOfTheMoen (GM: ThatDamnDoubleC)
NICKLAS LIDSTROM TROPHY:
Awarded for fewest moves made by a GM in the regular season, while actively reaching an admirable level of success
2012-13: Legs (GM: J)
GENERAL MANAGER OF THE YEAR:
Awarded to the top General Manager for the season
2012-13: Legs (GM:J)
CONN SMYTHE TROPHY:
Awarded to the best player in the final week of the playoffs, as decided by the winner of the Stanley Cup
2012-13: Jimmy Howard (Team: DarkSideOfTheMoen) (GM: ThatDamnDoubleC)
PRESIDENT’S TROPHY:
Awarded to the team with the best overall record based on points in the regular season
2011-12: Golden Brett’s Skate (GM: ThatDamnDoubleC)
2012-13: Legs (GM: J)
STANLEY CUP:
Awarded to the BHF Fantasy League Champion
2011-12: Bad News Bruins (GM: Bruce)
2012-13: DarkSideOfTheMoen (GM: ThatDamnDoubleC)
