Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin Wins Lady Byng Memorial Trophy

NEW YORK – Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin is the 2020-21 recipient of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of … Continue reading

Barkov of Panthers wins Selke Trophy as best defensive forward

NEW YORK – Aleksander Barkov of the Florida Panthers is the 2020-21 recipient of the Frank J. Selke Trophy, recognizing “the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game,” as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. … Continue reading

Brind’Amour of Hurricanes wins Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of year

NEW YORK – Rod Brind’Amour of the Carolina Hurricanes is the 2020-21 recipient of the Jack Adams Award as “the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success,” as selected by the NHL Broadcasters’ Association. Brind’Amour … Continue reading

Kevin Hodgson Receives Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award

NEW YORK  – Kevin Hodgson (HEROS) is the recipient of the 2020-21 Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award presented by MassMutual, given “to an individual who – through the sport of hockey – has positively impacted his or her community, culture … Continue reading

Bartnick picks the top postseason NHL awards

The NHL announced their awards for the 2021 season. One of the only things we can be grateful about Covid is there we bill no awards ceremony in Vegas. No B list Canadien celebrities, no awkward jokes and camera shy … Continue reading

Lindblom of Flyers wins Masterton Trophy for perseverance

Oskar Lindblom of the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday won the Masterton Trophy, awarded annually to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. Lindblom was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare form of bone … Continue reading