Wednesday, June 22, 2016

2016 NHL Awards: Winners, Notes and Quotes

AWARD WINNERS:
Calder: Artemi Panarin
Ted Lindsay: Patrick Kane
GM of the Year: Jim Rutherford
Masterson: Jaromir Jagr
Mark Messier Leadership: Shea Weber
King Clancy: Henrik Sedin
NHL Foundation: Mark Giordano
Norris: Drew Doughty
Selke: Anze Kopitar
Jack Adams: Barry Trotz
Lady Bing: Anze Kopitar
Vezina: Braden Holtby
Hart: Patrick Kane

Notes, Quotes and More:
• Sidney Crosby finishes as runner-up for the Hart Trophy.

• "I'd like to congratulate the Penguins on a phenomenal year. Obviously us Capitals know that first hand - how good you guys are." - Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby

• "He’s an amazing player...plays hard every night. Always tough to play against him so it’s a well-deserved honor for him." - Bruins forward Patrick Bergeron on Anze Kopitar

• Anze Kopitar joins these other Kings to win the Lady Byng: Gretzky-1994, 1992 and 1991; Goring-1978; and Dionne-1977.

• Anze is the first Kings forward to ever win the Selke Trophy; he was also a finalist/top-vote-getter (Top 5) for Selke in 2015, 2014 & 2013.

• “I am honored to receive the Masterton Trophy. Many great players in the NHL with dedication to the game of hockey have earned this award" - Florida Panthers forward Jaromir Jagr

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