In case anyone is interested in dissing discussing the winners of this year's awards, here's an open thread for ya. Hopefully, it will be at least a little bit entertaining. For those interested, the show is at 7 p.m. ET, on VERSUS in the U.S. and CBC in Canada.
Here are the nominees:
* Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey -- Ray Emery (Anaheim Ducks), Daymond Langkow (Calgary Flames), and Ian Laperriere (Philadelphia Flyers)
* Calder Trophy for outstanding rookie honors -- Logan Couture (San Jose Sharks), Michael Grabner (New York Islanders), and Jeff Skinner (Carolina Hurricanes)
* Frank J. Selke Trophy for outstanding defensive forward -- Pavel Datsyuk (Detroit Red Wings), Ryan Kesler (Vancouver Canucks), and Jonathan Toews (Chicago Blackhawks)
* General Manager of the Year -- Mike Gillis (Vancouver Canucks), David Poile (Nashville Predators), and Steve Yzerman (Tampa Bay Lightning)
* Hart Memorial Trophy for most valuable player to his team -- Corey Perry (Anaheim Ducks), Daniel Sedin (Vancouver Canucks), and Martin St. Louis (Tampa Bay Lightning)
* Jack Adams Award for outstanding coach -- Dan Bylsma (Pittsburgh Penguins), Barry Trotz (Nashville Predators), and Alain Vigneault (Vancouver Canucks)
* James Norris Memorial Trophy for outstanding all-around defenseman -- Zdeno Chara (Boston Bruins), Nicklas Lidstrom (Detroit Red Wings), and Shea Weber (Nashville Predators)
* Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct -- Loui Eriksson (Dallas Stars), Nicklas Lidstrom (Detroit Red Wings), and Martin St. Louis (Tampa Bay Lightning)
* NHL Foundation Player Award for charitable and community work -- Dustin Brown (Los Angeles Kings), Mike Green (Washington Capitals), and Daniel & Henrik Sedin ( Vancouver Canucks)
* Ted Lindsay Award to the most outstanding player in the NHL as voted by fellow members of the NHLPA -- Corey Perry (Anaheim Ducks), Daniel Sedin (Vancouver Canucks), and Steven Stamkos (Tampa Bay Lightning)
* Vezina Trophy for outstanding goaltender -- Roberto Luongo (Vancouver Canucks), Pekka Rinne (Nashville Predators), and Tim Thomas (Boston Bruins)