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Mid-Season iNHL Awards
December 31, 2015 – The Hockey News
Now that we’re at the half way point of the inaugural iNHL season, we decided to put together our choices for the discretionary iNHL awards (note that some awards are statistically based and those are not included here.)
These are based on the new iNHL awards announced by League Commissioner Dax (see that thread for more info).
Let us know if you agree and, more likely, how much you disagree.
Teemu Selanne Trophy (Rookie MVP)
Honourable Mention: Jack Eichel, Sam Bennet, Artemi Panarin. Jack Eichel has been ripping it up in Buffalo with a stat line of 8-25-33 in just 29 games, clearly showing he’s the elite generational talent scouts were raving about. In the West, Sam Bennet has 23 points in 39 games and Artemi Panarin has been one of the brightspots in an otherwise inconsistent iBlackhawks season, posting 24 points in 40 games. The iBruins’ Kevin Fiala has made an immediate impact with his new team, posting 16 points in 23 games for worst team in the League.
Winner: Connor McDavid. The guy is on pace for more than a PPG and has the perennially last place Oilers in the division lead. He’s the real deal and easily the best rookie in the League this season.
Dominik Hasek Trophy (Goaltender MVP)
Honourable Mention: Ben Bishop. Leads the League in wins (22) and has sparkling GAA at 2.10 (3rd).
Winner: Tuukka Rask. Dealt twice this season, Tuukka’s been Tuukka, sporting a 2.02 GAA (1st) and a .928 save percentage (2nd). He’s also tied for 6th in wins.
Bobby Orr Trophy (Defenseman MVP)
Honourable Mention: Duncan Keith and Erik Karlsson. Keith – amidst trade rumors – has been incredible with a GR of 94 and 33 points in 40 games. Not to be outdone, Erik Karlsson is at nearly a PPG pace with 30 points in 32 games and a 93 GR.
Winner: Drew Doughty. Edging out the aforementioned Keith and Karlsson, Doughty has been scoring at an insane rate, posting 44 points in 39 games and a 91 GR. He’s a big reason the Kings have been a top-5 team virtually all year despite any leadership in the front office, so he’s more than deserving.
Gordie Howe Trophy (Forward MVP)
Honourable Mention: Alex Ovechkin and Jaden Schwartz. Ovechkin has proven to be a new man under coach Barry Trotz and is clearly a top-3 prolific talent in the iNHL. This season, the great 8 is sporting an 18-22-40 stat line in 38 games along with a GR of 91. Jaden Schwartz has been an iNHL revelation, scoring at Ovechkin-like levels. He is currently leading the League in scoring with 50 points in 42 games, including 25 goals (2nd in the League).
Winner: Patrice Bergeron. Mr. Everything is the best player on a team that no one expected to be a contender. He sports a 91 GR and has 37 points in 31 while continuing to be a darling of advanced stats fans.
Wayne Gretzky Trophy (League MVP)
Honourable Mention: Patrice Bergeron, Alex Ovechkin, Jaden Schwartz (see above).
Winner: Drew Doughty. We give Doughty the edge over Bergeron because his stats are simply too good to be ignored. He’s also by far the best at his position this season in the iNHL and is on a better team (so far, at least).
Sam Pollock Trophy (GM of the Year)
Honourable Mention: Justin (Tampa Bay), brentdog (Buffalo). Justin has led the way in the Eastern arms race, and in the process has been leading the League essentially from wire to wire. He’s done an unbelievable job and could end up a Cup winner by the end of the year. brentdog probably won’t winning a Cup this year but he’s set the Sabres up very well for future success with the additions of Patrick Kane, Zach Senyshyn, Brandon Carlo, amongst others. He’s also done a phenomenal job off the ice as marketing exec for the iNHL.
Winner: jon (New Jersey). This team was supposed to be a bottom feeder and instead is a contender. jon’s vision is the primary reason for that – along with his bold trades – so he’s the obvious winner in our eyes.
December 31, 2015 – The Hockey News
Now that we’re at the half way point of the inaugural iNHL season, we decided to put together our choices for the discretionary iNHL awards (note that some awards are statistically based and those are not included here.)
These are based on the new iNHL awards announced by League Commissioner Dax (see that thread for more info).
Let us know if you agree and, more likely, how much you disagree.
Teemu Selanne Trophy (Rookie MVP)
Honourable Mention: Jack Eichel, Sam Bennet, Artemi Panarin. Jack Eichel has been ripping it up in Buffalo with a stat line of 8-25-33 in just 29 games, clearly showing he’s the elite generational talent scouts were raving about. In the West, Sam Bennet has 23 points in 39 games and Artemi Panarin has been one of the brightspots in an otherwise inconsistent iBlackhawks season, posting 24 points in 40 games. The iBruins’ Kevin Fiala has made an immediate impact with his new team, posting 16 points in 23 games for worst team in the League.
Winner: Connor McDavid. The guy is on pace for more than a PPG and has the perennially last place Oilers in the division lead. He’s the real deal and easily the best rookie in the League this season.
Dominik Hasek Trophy (Goaltender MVP)
Honourable Mention: Ben Bishop. Leads the League in wins (22) and has sparkling GAA at 2.10 (3rd).
Winner: Tuukka Rask. Dealt twice this season, Tuukka’s been Tuukka, sporting a 2.02 GAA (1st) and a .928 save percentage (2nd). He’s also tied for 6th in wins.
Bobby Orr Trophy (Defenseman MVP)
Honourable Mention: Duncan Keith and Erik Karlsson. Keith – amidst trade rumors – has been incredible with a GR of 94 and 33 points in 40 games. Not to be outdone, Erik Karlsson is at nearly a PPG pace with 30 points in 32 games and a 93 GR.
Winner: Drew Doughty. Edging out the aforementioned Keith and Karlsson, Doughty has been scoring at an insane rate, posting 44 points in 39 games and a 91 GR. He’s a big reason the Kings have been a top-5 team virtually all year despite any leadership in the front office, so he’s more than deserving.
Gordie Howe Trophy (Forward MVP)
Honourable Mention: Alex Ovechkin and Jaden Schwartz. Ovechkin has proven to be a new man under coach Barry Trotz and is clearly a top-3 prolific talent in the iNHL. This season, the great 8 is sporting an 18-22-40 stat line in 38 games along with a GR of 91. Jaden Schwartz has been an iNHL revelation, scoring at Ovechkin-like levels. He is currently leading the League in scoring with 50 points in 42 games, including 25 goals (2nd in the League).
Winner: Patrice Bergeron. Mr. Everything is the best player on a team that no one expected to be a contender. He sports a 91 GR and has 37 points in 31 while continuing to be a darling of advanced stats fans.
Wayne Gretzky Trophy (League MVP)
Honourable Mention: Patrice Bergeron, Alex Ovechkin, Jaden Schwartz (see above).
Winner: Drew Doughty. We give Doughty the edge over Bergeron because his stats are simply too good to be ignored. He’s also by far the best at his position this season in the iNHL and is on a better team (so far, at least).
Sam Pollock Trophy (GM of the Year)
Honourable Mention: Justin (Tampa Bay), brentdog (Buffalo). Justin has led the way in the Eastern arms race, and in the process has been leading the League essentially from wire to wire. He’s done an unbelievable job and could end up a Cup winner by the end of the year. brentdog probably won’t winning a Cup this year but he’s set the Sabres up very well for future success with the additions of Patrick Kane, Zach Senyshyn, Brandon Carlo, amongst others. He’s also done a phenomenal job off the ice as marketing exec for the iNHL.
Winner: jon (New Jersey). This team was supposed to be a bottom feeder and instead is a contender. jon’s vision is the primary reason for that – along with his bold trades – so he’s the obvious winner in our eyes.