Post Playoff News
David Backes signs extension - 3 years $3,540,000 AAV
Vladimir Tarasenko signs extension - 3 years $2,890,000 AAV
David Krejci signs extension - 3 years - $3,150,000 AAV
Mark Giordano signs extension - 3 years - $3,420,000 AAV
Jori Lehtera signs extension - 3 years - $2,800,000 AAV
Lee Stempniak signs extension - 3 years - $3,500,000 AAV
Karl Alzner signs extension - 1 year - $1,500,000 AAV
"We couldn't be more excited to have these guys locked up for the next few seasons. Players like Backes, Tarasenko, and Giordano are key players have that have played role in the last few season's success. We look forward to seeing what we can accomplish. And who knows, maybe we'll bring back number four next season." GM Meyer was quoted saying at this mornings press conference.
End of the year Awards
Hart Trophy (MVP) - Sidney Crosby (PIT) --- GP: 74, PTS: 101
Conn Smythe Trophy (Playoff MVP) - Pekka Rinne (STL) --- GP: 18, Sv%: .919, SO: 1
Calder Trophy (Best Rookie) - Derrick Pouliot (FLA) --- GP: 71, PTS: 39
Frank J Selke Trophy (Best Defensive Forward) - Luke Glendening (ANA) --- GP: 82, PTS: 34
Vezina Trophy (Best Goalie) - Peter Budaj --- GP: 70, Sv%: .929, SO: 9
Jim Gregory Award (Best GM) - Zack Meyer (STL) --- Wins: 62
Jack Adams Award (Best Coach) - Zack Meyer (STL) --- Wins: 62
Ted Lindsay Award (Player's MVP Award) - Sidney Crosby (PIT)
Art Ross Trophy (Most Points) - Sidney Crosby (PIT)
Maurice Richard Trophy (Most Goals) - Phil Kessel (BOS)
Lady Byng (Sportsmanship Award) - Brian Campbell (BUF)
Bill Masterton Trophy (Dedication Award) - Shawn Horcoff (EDM)
Mark Messier Leadership Award (Leadership Award) - Zdeno Chara (BOS)
Jennings Trophy (Least Goals Against) - Pekka Rinne (STL)
Larry Robinson Trophy (Best Defensive Defenseman) - Zdeno Chara (BOS)
Ray Bourque Award (Most Goals by Defenseman) - Shayne Gostisbehere (SJ)