Steve Mason Wins 2009 Calder Trophy
June 18, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL, News, Players, Video
The 2009 Calder Trophy was awarded to Columbus Blue Jacket goaltender, Steve Mason, and I am thrilled! The rookie recorded 10 shutouts and helped lead his team to the playoffs for the first time.
The young netminder, who beat out Bobby Ryan (Anaheim Ducks) and Chris Versteeg (Chicago Blackhawks), had an incredible year despite suffering from mononucleosis.
I don’t know if I ever agreed with him playing while he was so sick but I am glad that his efforts have been recognized. He definitely deserved this award after the year he had even though he kind of fell apart …read more
2009 NHL Awards Nominees and Predictions
April 29, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Goals, Injuries, Minnesota Wild, NHL, NHL Playoffs, News, Players, Scores
The finalists for the Vezina, Norris, Calder, Selke and Lady Byng Memorial Trophies have been chosen. I will update this post as more nominees are announced. The winners will be revealed at the 2009 NHL Awards which will be broadcast from Las Vegas, NV on June 18, 2009. I’m going to list my predictions in each category but feel free to let me know who you think will win in the comments area!
VEZINA TROPHY
The possible Vezina Trophy (top goaltender) winners include Tim Thomas (Boston Bruins), Niklas Backstrom (Minnesota Wild) and rookie Steve Mason (Columbus Blue Jackets). I think that all …read more
