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Vezina Trophy Winner (Best Goaltender)

 

The Favorite: Henrik Lundqvist 4/1

 

The Field: 12/1

 

Notables: Pekka Rinne 15/2, Jimmy Howard 11/1, Cam Ward 18/1, Tuukka Rask 12/1, Devan Dubnyk 50/1

 

The Pick: Jonathan Quick 5/1

 

The Reason: Quick is coming off of a fantastic playoffs and, other than Martin Brodeur, is the goalie with the most recent win in the NHL. The key to this pick is a winning team, and the Kings have the most talent on paper. A good long shot is Ward at 18/1.

 

Art Ross Trophy Winner (Most Points)

 

The Favorite: Sidney Crosby 11/4

 

The Field: 15/1

 

Notables: Evgeni Malkin 5/1, Stephen Stamkos 13/2, Henrik Sedin 10/1, Joe Thornton 45/1, Pavel Datsyuk 45/1

 

The Pick: Alex Ovechkin 13/2

 

The Reason: Ovechkin is looking to rebound from one of the worst seasons in his career. New Head Coach Adam Oates is a former forward and had a knack for putting points up. Ovechkin tore it up during the lockout and is poised for a big year. Datsyuk at 45/1 is a good long shot bet.

 

"Rocket" Richard Trophy Winner (Most Goals)

 

The Favorite: Steven Stamkos 11/4

 

The Field: 18/1

 

Notables: Alex Ovechkin 4/1, Evgeni Malkin 5/1, Phil Kessel 18/1, Jerome Iginla 30/1, Taylor Hall 30/1

 

The Pick: Malkin

 

The Reason: Simple; Sidney Crosby is back to distribute. Kessel and Hall are good long shot bets.

 

Hart Memorial Trophy (MVP)

The Favorite: Sidney Crosby 4/1

Any Defenseman: 30/1

Any Goaltender: 5/1

 

Field: 11/5

 

Notables: Stephen Stamkos 6/1, Alex Ovechkin 13/2

 

The Pick: Any Goalie. This seems logical right? 48 games in 99 days, goaltending is what will determine the success and failure of a team more so than ever this season. Ovechkin is a solid play at 13/2.

 

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Saturday, January 19, 2013