After yesterday's NHL awards, there was a bit of discussion pertaining to the impact Tim Thomas and Pekka Rinne had on their respective teams, as well as the true meaning of the Hart award. Well, I'm guessing today's award ceremony will have much less controversy, because honestly, with such a disappointing season most of the awards were unanimous.
So, here we are folks, the post-season awards for the Minnesota Wild.
Follow us after the jump for the winners, as decided by the staff of Hockey Wilderness.
The Hart Memorial Trophy - Awarded to the league's most valuable player
Dan - Mikko Koivu
JS - Mikko Koivu
Elise - Mikko Koivu
Bryan - Mikko Koivu
Nathan - Mikko Koivu
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy - Awarded to the player who exhibited outstanding sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability
Dan - Jared Spurgeon
JS - Jared Spurgeon
Elise - Jared Spurgeon
Bryan - Jared Spurgeon
Nathan - Jared Spurgeon
Vezina Trophy - Awarded to the league's top goaltender
Dan - Niklas Backstrom
JS - Niklas Backstrom
Elise - Niklas Backstrom
Bryan - Niklas Backstrom
Nathan - Niklas Backstrom
Calder Memorial Trophy - Awarded to the league's most outstanding rookie player
Dan - Clayton Stoner
JS - Jared Spurgeon
Elise - Jared Spurgeon
Bryan - Jared Spurgeon
Nathan - Jared Spurgeon
James Norris Memorial Trophy - Awarded to the defenceman who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position
Dan - Brent Burns
JS - Jared Spurgeon
Elise - Brent Burns
Bryan - Jared Spurgeon
Nathan - Jared Spurgeon
Conn Smythe Trophy - Awarded to the most valuable player for his team in the playoffs
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy - Awarded to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey
Dan - Pierre-Marc Bouchard
JS - Pierre-Marc Bouchard
Elise - Pierre-Marc Bouchard
Bryan - Pierre-Marc Bouchard
Nathan - Pierre-Marc Bouchard
Jack Adams Award - Awarded to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Dan - Bob Mason
JS - Rick Wilson
Elise - Bob Mason
Bryan - Rick Wilson
Nathan - Rick Wilson
Frank J. Selke Trophy - Awarded to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game
Dan - Mikko Koivu
JS - Mikko Koivu
Elise - Mikko Koivu
Bryan - Mikko Koivu
Nathan - Mikko Koivu
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
Dan - Brent Burns
JS - Mikko Koivu
Elise - Matt Cullen
Bryan - Mikko Koivu
Nathan - Matt Cullen
NHL Foundation Player Award - Awarded to the player who applies the core values of hockey to enrich the lives of people in his community
Dan - Brent Burns
JS - Brent Burns
Elise - Brent Burns
Bryan - Brent Burns
Nathan - Brent Burns
Mark Messier Leadership Award - Awarded to the player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice, during the regular season
Dan - Mikko Koivu
JS - Mikko Koivu
Elise - Mikko Koivu
Bryan - Mikko Koivu
Nathan - Mikko Koivu
Ted Lindsay Award - Awarded to the NHL's outstanding player as selected by the members of the NHL Players Association
Dan - Mikko Koivu
JS - Mikko Koivu
Elise - I don't think I'd call anyone "outstanding" this season
Bryan - Mikko Koivu
Nathan - Mikko Koivu
Ok Wilderness, it's your chance to let us know if we were right on or way off-base. Have at it in the comments.
Tomorrow: The pinnacle of the off-season celebrations, the long-awaited Hockey Wilderness Awards!


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