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Wednesday, June 21, 2017

2017 NHL Individual Awards Winners

When it comes to the NHL Awards, a handful are earned on statistical achievement while the rest are won through votes cast by various organizations depending on the award. The chart below shows the award winners for the 2017 NHL season.

NHL Award              Winner 
Conn Smythe Trophy                              Connor McDavid
Art Ross Trophy Connor McDavid
Maurice Richard Trophy Sidney Crosby
Hart Trophy Connor McDavid
Ted Lindsay Award Connor McDavid
Selke Trophy Patrice Bergeron
Norris Trophy Brent Burns
Vezina Trophy Sergei Bobrovsky
Jennings Trophy Braden Holtby
Calder Trophy Auston Matthews
Jack Adams Award John Tortella
GM of the Year David Poile
Bill Masterton Trophy                        Craig Anderson
Lady Byng Trophy Johnny Gaudreau
King Clancy Trophy Nick Foligno
Foundation Award Travis Hamonic
Messier Award Nick Foligno

2017 NHL First All-Star Team honors went to Bobrovsky (G), Karlsson (D), Burns (D), McDavid (C), Kane (RW) and Marchand (LW). The 2017 NHL Second All-Star Team roster was Holtby (G), Hedman (D), Keith (D), Crosby (C), Kucherov (RW) and Panarin (LW).  

The 2017 NHL All-Rookie Team was comprised of newcomers Matt Murray (G), Brady Skjei (D), Zach Werenski (D), Auston Matthews (F), Patrik Laine (F) and Mitch Marner (F).

* See also 2019 NHL Individual Awards Winners.
* See also 2018 NHL Individual Awards Winners.
* See also 2016 NHL Individual Awards Winners.
* See also 2015 NHL Individual Awards Winners.
* See also 2014 NHL Individual Awards Winners.
* See also 2013 NHL Individual Awards Winners.
* See also 2012 NHL Individual Awards Winners.
* See also 2011 NHL Individual Awards Winners.
* See also 2010 NHL Individual Awards Winners.
* See also 2009 NHL Individual Awards Winners.

Sunday, June 11, 2017

2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Handshake Lines

The time-honored tradition of NHL playoff combatants shaking hands upon the conclusion of a series is among the greatest displays of sportsmanship in professional team sports today. Seconds after the horn sounds at the end of a series, players and coaches from both teams convene at center ice to celebrate each other's efforts.

The videos below capture the final moments of play in each series-ending game to date in the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs along with the ensuing traditional team handshake line, sorted by round and series end date.

FIRST ROUND

The Ducks eliminated the Flames in Game 4 on April 19, 2017.


The Penguins eliminated the Blue Jackets in Game 5 on April 20, 2017.


The Predators eliminated the Blackhawks in Game 4 on April 20, 2017.


The Blues eliminated the Wild in Game 5 on April 22, 2017.


The Rangers eliminated the Canadiens in Game 6 on April 22, 2017.


The Oilers eliminated the Sharks in Game 6 on April 22, 2017.


The Senators eliminated the Bruins in Game 6 on April 23, 2017.


The Capitals eliminated the Leafs in Game 6 on April 23, 2017.


SECOND ROUND

The Predators eliminated the Blues in Game 6 on May 7, 2017.
The Senators eliminated the Rangers in Game 6 on May 9, 2017.


The Penguins eliminated the Capitals in Game 7 on May 10, 2017.


The Ducks eliminated the Oilers in Game 7 on May 10, 2017.


CONFERENCE FINALS

The Predators eliminated the Ducks in Game 6 on May 22, 2017.


The Penguins eliminated the Senators in Game 7 on May 25, 2017.


STANLEY CUP FINAL

The Penguins eliminated the Predators in Game 6 on June 11, 2017.


In an age of results reigning over respect, it's encouraging to see such sportsmanship in professional sport, albeit with notable exceptions (Milan Lucic 2014), abstention (Martin Brodeur 2008Derek Boogaard 2007, Chris Chelios 2007Darren McCarty 1997, Ed Belfour 1995Billy Smith, Gerry Cheevers) and disdain (Dino Ciccarelli 1996) in recent years.

* See also 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Handshake Lines.
* See also 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Handshake Lines.
* See also 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Handshake Lines.
* See also 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Handshake Lines.
* See also 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Handshake Lines.
* See also 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Handshake Lines.