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dannibalcorpse · 04-15-2017, 01:59 PM

Before we get to recapping the end of the NHL season, we’re happy to give some special attention to Vegas’ AHL affiliate, the Lowell Lock Monsters. On the heels of an incredibly 59-12-5 season, the team captured the Calder Cup this year, beating the Manchester Monarchs 3-0 in Game 5 of the championship series. After being optioned back down following the end of the Golden Knights’ season, Blake Weyrick was a brick wall for Lowell, going 16-3 in the playoffs with a 1.96 GAA and .929 SV%. Jason Dickinson led the team overall with 17 points in 19 games, while Adam Ruzicka paced the club with 10 goals. Prospect Nando Eggenberger, despite averaging less than 14 minutes of ice time each night, had 8 goals and 15 points total in helping the Lock Monsters to the championship. Congratulations to coach Danny Trusty and the entire Lock Monsters team!

STANLEY CUP FINAL

Montreal 4, Chicago 1

The Habs captured their 27th Stanley Cup in team history by dominating the Blackhawks - Jeff Skinner and Alex Galcheynuk each scored 4 goals, and Carey Price only allowed 2 goals in the last 3 games, stopping 73 of 75 shots sent his way - including a 22 save shutout in the clinching Game 5. The Canadiens now get to plan their summer parade and individual days with the Cup, as Galcheynuk will also get to take home the Conn Smythe Trophy after scoring 17 goals and 34 points in 24 playoff games.

With the Cup handed out, it’s time to take a look at the individual award winners in the NHL this year. Without further ado:

HART TROPHY: Jack Eichel, BUF (82 GP, 49-46-95)

VEZINA TROPHY: Carey Price, MON (48-25-2, 2.37, .919)

NORRIS TROPHY: Erik Karlsson, OTT (79 GP, 27-63-90)

CALDER TROPHY: G Filip Gustavsson, PIT (43-17-4, 2.54, .902)

SELKE TROPHY: Jonathan Toews, CHI (82 GP, 31-51-82, 57.3% FO, +16.05 Fenwick)

ROCKET RICHARD TROPHY: Jack Eichel, BUF (46 goals)

ART ROSS TROPHY: Jonathan Drouin, TB (82 GP, 37-61-98)

PLUS/MINUS AWARD: Steven Stamkos, TB (81 GP, 42-52-94, +58)

ROGER CROZIER SAVING GRACE AWARD: Devan Dubnyk, MIN (.922 SV%)

JENNINGS TROPHY: Michael Hutchinson, TB (35-18-1, 2.25 GAA, .915)

GM OF THE YEAR: Adam Doudle, SEA (44-32-6, franchise’s first playoff appearance)

With only a handful of days left before the draft, GM Dan Hampton has kept himself busy - he’s resigned a couple of his pending RFAs, most notably giving Julius Honka a 1 year, $2.75M extension. RW Jack Becker received a 3 year extension worth $3.3M total - Becker is a good shot to make the team out of camp, as J.J. Piccinich suffered a torn groin during the AHL playoffs and injury concerns may keep him from making the NHL team. Lastly, Jeremy Brodeur (yes, Marty’s son) signed a 3 year, $1.85M extension with the team. Brodeur is strictly a depth piece - he’s shown flashes at the AHL level, but most scouts think that’s as far as the 23 year old will make it.

04-15-2017, 01:59 PM	#35
dannibalcorpse Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 176	Before we get to recapping the end of the NHL season, we’re happy to give some special attention to Vegas’ AHL affiliate, the Lowell Lock Monsters. On the heels of an incredibly 59-12-5 season, the team captured the Calder Cup this year, beating the Manchester Monarchs 3-0 in Game 5 of the championship series. After being optioned back down following the end of the Golden Knights’ season, Blake Weyrick was a brick wall for Lowell, going 16-3 in the playoffs with a 1.96 GAA and .929 SV%. Jason Dickinson led the team overall with 17 points in 19 games, while Adam Ruzicka paced the club with 10 goals. Prospect Nando Eggenberger, despite averaging less than 14 minutes of ice time each night, had 8 goals and 15 points total in helping the Lock Monsters to the championship. Congratulations to coach Danny Trusty and the entire Lock Monsters team! STANLEY CUP FINAL Montreal 4, Chicago 1 The Habs captured their 27th Stanley Cup in team history by dominating the Blackhawks - Jeff Skinner and Alex Galcheynuk each scored 4 goals, and Carey Price only allowed 2 goals in the last 3 games, stopping 73 of 75 shots sent his way - including a 22 save shutout in the clinching Game 5. The Canadiens now get to plan their summer parade and individual days with the Cup, as Galcheynuk will also get to take home the Conn Smythe Trophy after scoring 17 goals and 34 points in 24 playoff games. With the Cup handed out, it’s time to take a look at the individual award winners in the NHL this year. Without further ado: HART TROPHY: Jack Eichel, BUF (82 GP, 49-46-95) VEZINA TROPHY: Carey Price, MON (48-25-2, 2.37, .919) NORRIS TROPHY: Erik Karlsson, OTT (79 GP, 27-63-90) CALDER TROPHY: G Filip Gustavsson, PIT (43-17-4, 2.54, .902) SELKE TROPHY: Jonathan Toews, CHI (82 GP, 31-51-82, 57.3% FO, +16.05 Fenwick) ROCKET RICHARD TROPHY: Jack Eichel, BUF (46 goals) ART ROSS TROPHY: Jonathan Drouin, TB (82 GP, 37-61-98) PLUS/MINUS AWARD: Steven Stamkos, TB (81 GP, 42-52-94, +58) ROGER CROZIER SAVING GRACE AWARD: Devan Dubnyk, MIN (.922 SV%) JENNINGS TROPHY: Michael Hutchinson, TB (35-18-1, 2.25 GAA, .915) GM OF THE YEAR: Adam Doudle, SEA (44-32-6, franchise’s first playoff appearance) With only a handful of days left before the draft, GM Dan Hampton has kept himself busy - he’s resigned a couple of his pending RFAs, most notably giving Julius Honka a 1 year, $2.75M extension. RW Jack Becker received a 3 year extension worth $3.3M total - Becker is a good shot to make the team out of camp, as J.J. Piccinich suffered a torn groin during the AHL playoffs and injury concerns may keep him from making the NHL team. Lastly, Jeremy Brodeur (yes, Marty’s son) signed a 3 year, $1.85M extension with the team. Brodeur is strictly a depth piece - he’s shown flashes at the AHL level, but most scouts think that’s as far as the 23 year old will make it.