2019-20 NHL predictions: Standings, awards, and playoffs
By Mary Clarke
Awards
- Hart Trophy: Connor McDavid
- Art Ross: Connor McDavid
- Norris Trophy: Roman Josi
- Vezina Trophy: Andrei Vasilevskiy
- Calder Trophy: Jack Hughes
- Selke Trophy: Sean Couturier
- Jack Adams: Rod Brind’Amour
McDavid’s status as the league’s best player won’t be hampered by the Oilers’ inability to make the playoffs. Josi will finally get his due with a Norris Trophy as the team’s true No. 1 defenseman after the Subban trade. Vasilevskiy will win his second straight Veznia with the Lightning as he propels them to another easy playoff berth.
Jack Hughes will best Kaapo Kakko in the Calder voting while Sean Couturier will get recognition as a top defensive center with his first Selke trophy win. And finally, Brind’Amour will win the Jack Adams over Quenneville despite the latter getting Florida into the playoffs.
Stanley Cup Final
Eastern Conference Finalist: Tampa Bay Lightning
Western Conference Finalist: Vegas Golden Knights
Stanley Cup winner: Tampa Bay Lightning
After falling short last season in a stunning sweep to Columbus, the Lightning will take home the Stanley Cup this season with a dominant offensive core and the high level play of Vasilevskiy in net.