NHL Awards and ...

This week the NHL will present the winners of the regular season awards, such as the Calder for the rookie of the year, the Selke for the best defensif forward, the Hart to the most valuable player, the Adams to the coach of the year. The Norris to the best defenseman, the Lady Byng to most gentleman player. The Pearson, that is voted by the players and the Vezina to the best goalie.

My Predictions:
Malkin > Calder
Palhsson >Selke
Hart >Luongo
Adams >Vigneault
Norris > Lidstrom
Lady Byng >Sakic
Pearson > Lecavalier
Vezina > Luongo

Larry Brooks of the New York Post, mentions that the players may have to pay escrow, as it seems the players got more than the 55 % that was due to them under the CBA. Also claims, that expansion would not be profitable to the players. Expansion fees do not count as Hockey related revenue as mentionned in the partnership between the league and the players. Brooks thinks that the cap for 2007-08 will be around 48.5 m, and won't reach the possible 52m as mentionned in other media outlets.

Florida Panthers Coach and Gm, Jacques Martin is hoping to resolve the goaltending situation for next season. He is looking at different scenario's, but according to Brian Biggane of the Palm Beach Post, the dust should be settled come the entry draft in Colombus in less than 14 days. This will be Jacques Martin's first draft as Gm of the Florida Panthers.

The Hamilton Bulldogs, property of the legendary Montreal Canadiens franchise, won the the Calder cup this week, which means for an organization such as theirs, a gold mine of young prospects, something Montreal fans have not seen in a long time.