Tag: NHL 20

  • DTFR Podcast #202- What Are Your Qualifications?/Let’s Get Kraken

    DTFR Podcast #202- What Are Your Qualifications?/Let’s Get Kraken

    Using Qualifiers to enhance this postseason (it’s a breakdown of the 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers and Round Robin action). Plus the Seattle Kraken!

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  • DTFR Podcast #170- 2019-20 Season Preview: Atlantic Division

    DTFR Podcast #170- 2019-20 Season Preview: Atlantic Division

    Brayden Point re-signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning, a bunch of other RFAs signed extensions, the Boston Pride were sold, Dan Girardi retired and DTFR’s season previews continued with the Atlantic Division.

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  • 2019 NHL Awards Ceremony: DTFR Live Blog

    While everyone awaits the dawn of the 2019-20 season, it’s time to wrap up the 2018-19 season with some wholesome family fun on a Wednesday night in Las Vegas.

    Yes, it’s once again time for the National Hockey League to present its season awards to its members and gather around for an evening of B-list entertainment.

    If– for some odd reason– you’re busy on a Wednesday night in June and can’t get your hockey fix– we’re here for you. Just follow along as we update the list of award winners as they’re announced.

    And if you can tune in on TV, viewers in the United States can catch the 2019 NHL Awards Ceremony live from Las Vegas on NBCSN, while those in Canada can watch on Sportsnet at 8 p.m. ET.

    Calder Memorial Trophy- Elias Pettersson, Vancouver Canucks

    Other Finalists: Jordan Binnington (STL) and Rasmus Dahlin (BUF)

    (best rookie/rookie of the year)

    Art Ross Trophy- Nikita Kucherov, Tampa Bay Lightning

    (presented to the player that led the league in scoring at the end of the regular season, awarded prior to Wednesday night)

    Lady Byng Memorial Trophy- Aleksander Barkov, Florida Panthers

    Other Finalists: Sean Monahan (CGY) and Ryan O’Reilly (STL)

    (sportsmanship and ability, a.k.a. this player didn’t take a lot of penalties)

    NHL General Manager of the Year Award- Don Sweeney, Boston Bruins

    Other Finalists: Doug Armstrong (STL) and Don Waddell (CAR)

    (best GM)

    King Clancy Memorial Trophy- Jason Zucker, Minnesota Wild

    Other Finalists: Oliver Ekman-Larsson (ARI) and Henrik Lundqvist (NYR)

    (humanitarian/volunteering award)

    Ted Lindsay Award- Nikita Kucherov, Tampa Bay Lightning

    Other Finalists: Patrick Kane (CHI) and Connor McDavid (EDM)

    (basically the “M.V.P.” as voted on by the NHLPA, a.k.a. the players)

    James Norris Memorial Trophy- Mark Giordano, Calgary Flames

    Other Finalists: Victor Hedman (TBL) and Brent Burns (SJS)

    (best defender)

    EA SPORTS NHL 20® Cover Athlete- Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs

    Other Finalists: None

    (not actually a curse)

    Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy– Robin Lehner, New York Islanders

    Other Finalists: Nick Foligno (CBJ) and Joe Thornton (SJS)

    (perseverance and dedication to the sport)

    Frank J. Selke Trophy– Ryan O’Reilly, St. Louis Blues

    Other Finalists: Patrice Bergeron (BOS) and Mark Stone (VGK)

    (best defensive forward)

    Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy– Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals

    (presented to the goal scorer who scored the most goals in the season, so this one was already technically awarded before Wednesday night)

    Jack Adams Award– Barry Trotz, New York Islanders

    Other Finalists: Craig Berube (STL) and Jon Cooper (TBL)

    (best head coach)

    Vezina Trophy– Andrei Vasilevskiy, Tampa Bay Lightning

    Other Finalists: Ben Bishop (DAL) and Robin Lehner (NYI)

    (best goaltender)

    William M. Jennings Trophy– Robin Lehner and Thomas Greiss, New York Islanders

    (presented to the goaltender(s) who allowed the fewest total goals against in the season, awarded prior to Wednesday night)

    Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award– Wayne Simmonds, Nashville Predators

    Other Finalists: Mark Giordano (CGY) and Justin Williams (CAR)

    (something related to leadership and growing the game that Mark Messier picks)

    Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award– Rico Phillips

    Other Finalists: Anthony Benavides and Tammi Lynch

    (presented to an “individual who– through the game of hockey– has positively impacted his or her community, culture or society[,]” as described by the NHL)

    Hart Memorial Trophy– Nikita Kucherov, Tampa Bay Lightning

    Other Finalists: Sidney Crosby (PIT) and Connor McDavid (EDM)

    (regular season M.V.P.)

    2018-19 Team and 2019 Postseason Awards 

    President’s Trophy– Tampa Bay Lightning

    (best record in the regular season, 2018-19)

    Prince of Wales Trophy– Boston Bruins

    (2019 Eastern Conference Champions)

    Clarence S. Campbell Bowl– St. Louis Blues

    (2019 Western Conference Champions)

    Conn Smythe Trophy– Ryan O’Reilly, St. Louis Blues

    (Stanley Cup Playoffs M.V.P. as determined by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association)

    Stanley Cup– St. Louis Blues

    (league champion, winner of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final)

  • DTFR Podcast #147- Trade The Whole Team

    DTFR Podcast #147- Trade The Whole Team

    It’s the DTFR 2019 Trade Deadline recap! Plus a few other notes from the last week around the NHL.

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