NHL Trophies
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A complete disgrace to see this gutless punk win the same trophy that has Bobby Orr's name on it!
Please, have you ever watched him play. Ya he runs his mouth from time to time (something he has toned down a lot this year, that will come with maturity - only 23) but he was by far the best Habs play this year, and honestly, probably the best D man. If you even watched him on Sportsnet as a commentator, he was terrific, and all the sportscasters loved him. He's gonna be a great players for many years to come.
Scott Niedermayer won the Norris Trophy as a New Jersey Devil.
What's your point?
Was Scott Niedermayer ever a Toronto Maple Leaf either as player or coach? Just thought it is odd that no Toronto Maple Leaf has ever won the Norris while playing as a Leaf when every other original 6 teams have had at least one winner.
Scott Niedermayer was selected with the 3rd overall pick (originally Toronto's pick) acquired by New Jersey in exchange for Tom Kurvers.
One might think that had Toronto held onto the pick, they might have selected Niedermayer, and Jose Bautista would never have gotten hurt in a Home Run Derby.
Yes I watched him play. Should not have won the Norris, not this season anyway.
Does not matter whether he is the best D-man on his team. Certainly does not matter(as far as the Norris goes) what he did off the ice behind a desk. Who cares whether or not any sportscaster likes him.
The Norris goes to the defenseman who has the best all-round ability at the position throughout the season.
You can honestly say there was no one better at the position in the NHL in this 2013 season ?
I guess Dougie getting the Selke Trophy is the only Leaf to win one of the major awards in 59 years ...
That is probably right. I think the last Leaf to win the scoring title was back in the 1930's. Yet, I think the Hockey HOF has more Leafs than from any other team. (Costanza will probably correct me if I'm wrong. That's why we have him around.)
Was the awards and big party cancelled because of the short season? Let me tell you, an email from the league going around saying "Soandso just won this awesome award" is really anti climactic. Shame, it was always a fun enough party and TV to tune into.
A list of all Toronto Maple Leafs award winners:
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy Perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey
Jason Blake 2007–08
Calder Memorial Trophy Rookie of the year
Syl Apps 1936–37
Gaye Stewart 1942–43
August Bodnar 1943–44
Frank McCool 1944–45
Howie Meeker 1946–47
Frank Mahovlich 1957–58
Dave Keon 1960–61
Kent Douglas 1962–63
Brit Selby 1965–66
Conn Smythe Trophy Most valuable player of the playoffs
Dave Keon 1966–67
Frank J. Selke Trophy Forward who best excels in the defensive aspect of the game
Doug Gilmour 1992–93
Hart Memorial Trophy Most valuable player to his team during the regular season
Babe Pratt 1943–44
Ted Kennedy 1954–55
Jack Adams Award Top coach during the regular season
Pat Burns 1992–93
King Clancy Memorial Trophy Leadership qualities on and off the ice and humanitarian contributions within their community
Curtis Joseph 1999–2000
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy Gentlemanly conduct
Joe Primeau 1931–32
Gordie Drillon 1937–38
Syl Apps 1941–42
Sid Smith 1951–52
1954–55
Red Kelly 1960–61
Dave Keon 1961–62
1962–63
Alexander Mogilny 2002–03
Mark Messier Leadership Award Player who exemplifies leadership on and off the ice
Mats Sundin 2007–08
Vezina Trophy Fewest goals given up in the regular season (1927–1981)
Turk Broda 1940–41
1947–48
Al Rollins 1950–51
Harry Lumley 1953–54
Johnny Bower 1960–61
Terry Sawchuk
Johnny Bower 1964–65
IMHO, the 4 most important trophies are:
1) best goalie
2) best defenseman
3) MVP
4) scoring champ
It's been almost 60 years since the Leafs had a MVP and even longer since we had a scoring champ.
