Category: Awards Watch

The 2019 Trophy Case

By Michael Lloyd | Mar 11th 2019 | 6 min read |

As we draw ever so close to game 82, it’s time to start handicapping the trophy races. Barring something bizarre, here’s one man’s perspective f...

Patrice Bergeron beats out Kopitar, Toews for Selke Trophy

By coleJFTC | Mar 5th 2019 | 1 min read |

The Selke Award is presented yearly to that “forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.” According to Michael Peca, the...

Anze Kopitar was too good to win the Hart Trophy

By carlos feliciano | Jun 21st 2018 | 5 min read |

One common thread shared among the four major North American sports leagues is the annual debate about who should win MVP and how voters should define...

Anze Kopitar Wins First Career Lady Byng Memorial Trophy

By Eric Kveton | Jun 22nd 2016 | 2 min read |

Hey, how about another one? It’s a second trophy for Anze Kopitar to take home — or, I guess, to ship to Slovenia. The Lady Byng Trophy, f...

Anze Kopitar Wins First Career Selke Trophy

By Eric Kveton | Jun 22nd 2016 | 3 min read |

Five minutes after the Los Angeles Kings won their first individual regular season award in nearly two decades, they won another one! Anze Kopitar ove...

Drew Doughty Wins First Career Norris Trophy

By Eric Kveton | Jun 22nd 2016 | 3 min read |

After nearly two decades, the Los Angeles Kings have earned a regular season award voted on the media. And just like it was two decades ago, it’...

Drew Doughty Named Norris Finalist for Third Time

By Eric Kveton | Apr 29th 2016 | 2 min read |

I suppose today’s awards announcement isn’t as newsworthy as the last two days of awards announcements for the Los Angeles Kings, because ...

Third Time's the Charm? Kopitar a Selke Finalist Again

By Eric Kveton | Apr 28th 2016 | 2 min read |

In 2013-14, Anze Kopitar was just happy to be nominated. In 2014-15, the bitter taste of missing the playoffs probably ruined his chances. This year? ...

Jonathan Quick Nominated for the Vezina Trophy

By Eric Kveton | Apr 27th 2016 | 2 min read |

The NHL’s general managers have announced the three finalists for the Vezina Trophy, awarded to the best goalie in the National Hockey League. A...

Vincent Lecavalier Nominated for Masterton Trophy

By Eric Kveton | Mar 28th 2016 | 2 min read |

The Los Angeles chapter of the Professional Hockey Writer’s Assocation has selected Vincent Lecavalier as the Los Angeles Kings‘ 2015-16 n...