Who will win what this year?

Well with only a few more days to go before the season starts (woo hoo!) it’s time to make a few predictions on the individual awards this season. I’ve spoken with a few people on this one, and also just finished reading the latest edition of The Hockey News, and pretty  much narrowed down my picks.

First off we have the Hart Trophy. Last year Ovechkin won in a landslide, and I don’t predict anything different this year. The guy is an absolute machine, and I have no doubt will clean up big-time at the 09/10 NHL awards ceremony. Why pick him? Because he is the show. He isn’t part of a tandem (pittsburgh), and wins this one for sure.

Let’s make this simple. How about going through all the hardware that Ovi will take home this season: Rocket Richard (the guy is a goal scoring machine), and also the Art Ross. Some say that Crosby or Malkin will take this, but I think that the support cast in Washington will step up even more this year and give Ovi a few extra points in the “A” column.

Vezina is kind of a tough one. The hockey news says that Luongo is the lock, but I’m a big fan of Steve Mason and I think that he will make a major push. Yeah Luongo is good, but how long can he continue to carry that team before another burnout/meltdown? My pick: Mason.

The Hockey News gives the Norris to Zdeno Chara, but I have to give Mike Green the benefit of the doubt on this one. No I’m not a huge Washington fan, I just think that their players will be able to get it done this year.

Calder will probably go to Tavares due to point production staring everyone in the face, but I’d like to think that Hedman will be the better player down in Tampa. Why? Who does Tavares have to play with vs. Hedman? Yeah, I give this one to Hedman.

Yeah I know I missed a few awards, but these are the big ones that most everyone seems to be concerned with. Now what do you think? Any of my, or the hockey news’ picks way off?