GDT: The NHL Awards are tonight

[PuckPoise]

So Alfredsson is presenting the Calder, either killing the suspense of one of the few awards still up in the air, or playing the most cruel joke on Sens fans. Either way, weird decision?

 

[Super Cake]

So Alfredsson is presenting the Calder, either killing the suspense of one of the few awards still up in the air, or playing the most cruel joke on Sens fans. Either way, weird decision?

Well Alfredsson has already won the Calder trophy in the past, so it makes sense that he would present it.

 

[Trap Jesus]

They really need to get Norm Macdonald to host this. Canadian hockey fan and can turn any train wreck into gold.

 

[SenatorArmy*]

I will watch but not because it has any entertainment value. But because I am Canadian and I live, breathe and sleep hockey. Because I'd like to see Andrew Hammond, Karlsson & Stone bring home the respective trophies they rightfully deserve.

 

[SenatorArmy*]

They really need to get Norm Macdonald to host this. Canadian hockey fan and can turn any train wreck into gold.

That's actually a great idea. Maybe throw Adam Sandler in there

 

[OttawaSenators11]

I wish guys like McKenzie would find out the winners, so i wouldn't have to tune in, lol

 

[Sheppy]

The NHL award show is as useless as the NHL All Star game. It has no entertainment value imo.

but for those who like watching it, enjoy the nonsense.

Lighten up.

 

[tony d]

I've always enjoyed the awards show, good luck to everyone up for an award tonight.

 

[Ignoritall]

Does anyone know where i can stream the awards.

 

[mrhockey193195]

So Alfredsson is presenting the Calder, either killing the suspense of one of the few awards still up in the air, or playing the most cruel joke on Sens fans. Either way, weird decision?

FWIW, Messier presented the Hart Trophy in 2006. I thought that was a sure-fire sign that Jagr was going to win it. Nope - Joe Thornton.

I wouldn't read too much into it, other than an extremely popular player and former winner is presenting.

 

[EveryDay]

Price:

Vezina
Hart
Lindsay
Jenning

Subban:

Norris

 

[Mynameismark*]

i dont care
i wont watch
they only attract c and d list celebrities

it doesn't make the event seem important

Who gives a ****? I dont watch the show but not because of this. Yeah, Brad Pitt or some a lister is really gonna make me watch when I'm not gonna watch for guys like Subban and Price etc...guys who make the sport what it is.

When they are in the building for Hockey awards....it's the players who are the celebs. Not some actor scrub.

 

[HanSolo]

I'm super unimpressed with how the MGM grand handled the red carpet. At the Wynn I made it with 30 minutes to go and found an okay spot. This time the line apparently filled up at 10 in the morning.

So no meeting players.

 

[ResilientBeast]

Price:

Vezina
Hart
Lindsay
Jenning

Subban:

Norris

I think OV prevents the sweep

 

[Habsawce]

I think OV prevents the sweep

Maybe with the Lindsay but I doubt it since Price was so good this year. However, I don't think Subban wins the Norris with Price winning all those awards.

 

[topshelf15]

how would Karlsson be robbed? Subban put up 60 pts (6 less than Karlsson) while having much better defensive statistics.

No mention of him playing with another 50 point dman though,to get him that close

 

[Habsawce]

No mention of him playing with another 50 point dman though,to get him that close

You forgot to mention that Karlsson was atrocious for 1/3 of the season, guess that slipped your mind like Markov slipped his? It happens, we understand. I would also like to add that his season turned around when Methot returned, but he doesn't get a lot of points so it doesn't count like Markov, right?

It still baffles the mind that Giordano misses a 1/3 of the season but was unbelievable for 2/3, yet Karlsson plays horrendous for 1/3 of the season (might as well have missed it) and great for 2/3 and is a finalist.

 

[topshelf15]

You forgot to mention that Karlsson was atrocious for 1/3 of the season, guess that slipped your mind like Markov slipped his? It happens, we understand. I would also like to add that his season turned around when Methot returned, but he doesn't get a lot of points so it doesn't count like Markov, right?

It still baffles the mind that Giordano misses a 1/3 of the season but was unbelievable for 2/3, yet Karlsson plays horrendous for 1/3 of the season (might as well have missed it) and great for 2/3 and is a finalist.

Look at pk,s offensive numbers away from Markov .Then look at him with ,say what you want but without him. He doesnt get anywhere close to 60 points .And we all know he wont win on defense alone

 

[Habsawce]

Look at pk,s offensive numbers away from Markov .Then look at him with ,yep if he wins he should buy him dinner

I didn't say Subban should win. I said that Karlsson was brutal for 1/3 of the year.

 

[Super Cake]

You forgot to mention that Karlsson was atrocious for 1/3 of the season, guess that slipped your mind like Markov slipped his? It happens, we understand. I would also like to add that his season turned around when Methot returned, but he doesn't get a lot of points so it doesn't count like Markov, right?

It still baffles the mind that Giordano misses a 1/3 of the season but was unbelievable for 2/3, yet Karlsson plays horrendous for 1/3 of the season (might as well have missed it) and great for 2/3 and is a finalist.

Come one now, you should know that recency effect plays a huge part here.

These voters are human after all. Humans are more likely to remember recent events then what happened many months ago. Not saying this is the case for everyone, but i wouldn't be surprised if most of the voters remember the second half of the season more than the 1st half of the season.

If recency effect wasn't involved here, then Forsberg would have been nominated instead of Stone.

 

[Lebowski]

Look at pk,s offensive numbers away from Markov .Then look at him with ,say what you want but without him. He doesnt get anywhere close to 60 points .And we all know he wont win on defense alone

Like that time Subban won the norris playing with Bouillon and Gorges?

 

[topshelf15]

I didn't say Subban should win. I said that Karlsson was brutal for 1/3 of the year.

Our injuries where probably a big reason for that.

 

[Habsawce]

Come one now, you should know that recency effect plays a huge part here.

These voters are human after all. Humans are more likely to remember recent events then what happened many months ago. Not saying this is the case for everyone, but i wouldn't be surprised if most of the voters remember the second half of the season more than the 1st half of the season.

Well Bob MacKenzie voted for Giordano to win the Norris and Friedman voted for Doughty, so it's not necessarily all voting for 'what have you done for me lately.' The problem is the sheep who get their ballot in the mail and only watch their local teams.

Oh well. I don't think Subban will win, nor do I think he was the best this season. Therefore, out of the three finalists, I hope Doughty wins.

 

[topshelf15]

Like that time Subban won the norris playing with Bouillon and Gorges?

Oh you mean the one were he got 12 es points with them and 26 on the pp with Markov .TY for proving my point

 

[Habsawce]

Our injuries where probably a big reason for that.

Excuses. He was brutal, there's no denying it. He shouldn't be a finalist.