The NHL season has just passed the halfway point in the season and we at TML Fan Fury have decided to take a look at who deserves to win the NHL Awards at the halfway mark of the season. There have been a few surprises and some things have stay status quo but for the most part this season, after watching numerous games this season this is our call.
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Jack Adams Award
This award is presented to the league's best coach.
Winner- Joe Sacco (Colorado Avalanche)
Finalists- Dave Tippett (Phoenix Coyotes), Jacques Lemaire (New Jersey Devils)
Frank Selke Trophy
This award is presented to the top defensive forward.
Winner- Patrick Marleau (San Jose Sharks)
Finalists- Rene Bourque (Calgary Flames), Mike Richards (Philadelphia Flyers)
Lady Byng Trophy
This award is given to the league's most gentlemanly player.
Winner- Martin St. Louis (Tampa Bay Lightning)
Finalists- Brad Richards (Dallas Stars), Zach Parise (New Jersey Devils)
Calder Trophy
This award is given to the rookie judged top in the league.
Winner- John Tavares (New York Islanders)
Finalists- Matt Duchene (Colorado Avalanche), Tyler Myers (Buffalo Sabres)
Norris Trophy
This award is given to the top defense-man in the league.
Winner- Dan Boyle (San Jose Sharks)
Finalists- Duncan Keith (Chicago Blackhawks), Mike Green (Washington Capitals)
Vezina Trophy
This award is presented to the league's top goaltender.
Winner- Ryan Miller (Buffalo Sabres)
Finalists- Martin Brodeur (New Jersey Devils), Ilya Bryzgalov (Phoenix Coyotes)
Hart Trophy
This award is presented to the player judged best in the league.
Winner- Ryan Miller (Buffalo Sabres)
Finalists- Marian Gaborik (New York Rangers), Henrik Sedin (Vancouver Canucks)
First Team All Stars
G- Ryan Miller (Buffalo Sabres)
D- Dan Boyle (San Jose Sharks)
D- Duncan Keith (Chicago Blackhawks)
RW- Marian Gaborik (New York Rangers)
C- Joe Thornton (San Jose Sharks)
LW- Alex Ovechkin (Washington Capitals)
Second Team All Star
G- Martin Brodeur (New Jersey Devils)
D- Mike Green (Washington Capitals)
D- Drew Doughty (Los Angeles Kings)
RW- Patrick Kane (Chicago Blackhawks)
C- Henrik Sedin (Vancouver Canucks)
LW- Dany Heatley (San Jose Sharks)
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