The NHL awards for the 2008-09 season were handed out in Las Vegas this evening, and here is the list of winners.
Hart Trophy (League MVP): Alexander Ovechkin (Washington Capitals)
Lester B. Pearson Award (Top player voted by NHLPA): Alexander Ovechkin (Washington Capitals)
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (Sportsmanship and gentlemanly play): Pavel Datsyuk (Detroit Red Wings)
Calder Trophy (Top rookie): Steve Mason (Columbus Blue Jackets)
Frank Selke Trophy (Top defensive forward): Pavel Datsyuk (Detroit Red Wings)
James Norris Memorial Trophy (Top defenceman): Zdeno Chara (Boston bruins)
Vezina Trophy (Top goalie): Tim Thomas (Boston Bruins)
Jack Adams Trophy (Coach of the year): Claude Julien (Boston Bruins)
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (Sportsmanship and dedication to hockey): Steve Sullivan (Nashville Predators)
King Clancy Memorial Trophy (Leadership and contribution to community): Ethan Moreau (Edmonton Oilers)
Mark Messier Leadership Award: Jarome Iginla (Calgary Flames)
*Presidents Trophy (Best regular season record): San Jose Sharks
*Art Ross Trophy (Top regular season point getter): Evgeni Malkin (Pittsburgh Penguins)
*Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy (Top regular season goal scorer): Alexander Ovechkin (Washington Capitals)
*William M. Jennings Trophy (Lowest teams goals against average): Manny Fernandez and Tim Thomas (Boston Bruins)
*Conn Smythe Trophy (Playoff MVP): Evgeni Malkin (Pittsburgh Penguins)
*Lester Patrick Trophy (outstanding service to hockey in the U.S.): Brian Burke (NHL general manager, currently of the Toronto Maple Leafs), Phil Housely (NHL defenceman), Ted Lindsay (NHL hall of fame forward), Bob Naegele Jr. (Minnesota Wild, owner)
*=previously determined
Congratulations to all of this year's NHL award winners.
