Bleacher Report Featured Columnist Predictions for the 2013 NHL Season

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Over the opening weekend, the Bleacher Report NHL Featured Columnists (or most of them), sent in their predictions for the 2013 season.

The categories for this piece were as follows: Hart Trophy, Art Ross Trophy, Richard Trophy, Norris Trophy, Vezina Trophy, Calder Trophy and President's Trophy, as well as predictions for the Eastern and Western Conference champions and the eventual Stanley Cup champions. 

On the first slide, you can find the summary of the findings, and on the remaining slides you can find each Featured Columnist's individual predictions (for those of you that want to check out your favorite writer or criticize your least favorite). The picture on each slide signifies the home team for which they write. 

Be sure to share your predictions or thoughts at the bottom in the comments section. 

 

Side Note: Following the season, I will write a follow-up piece that takes a look at the Featured Columnists' accuracy, and determine which columnist made the most correct picks, and which ones made the least. 

Overall Summary

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The following is a summary of the 30 columnists' predictions for each category, which totals how many votes each player received in each category:

1. Hart Memorial Trophy (most valuable player to his team)

• Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins) - 7
• Claude Giroux (Philadelphia Flyers) - 7
• Jonathan Toews (Chicago Blackhawks) - 6
• Evgeni Malkin (Pittsburgh Penguins) - 4
• Alex Ovechkin (Washington Capitals) - 2
• Zach Parise (Minnesota Wild) - 2
• Anze Kopitar Los Angeles Kings) - 1
• Henrik Lundqvist (New York Rangers) - 1

2. Art Ross Trophy (highest point scorer)

• Evgeni Malkin (Pittsburgh Penguins) - 10
• Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins) - 8
• Claude Giroux (Philadelphia Flyers) - 4
• Steven Stamkos (Tampa Bay Lightning) - 3
• Alex Ovechkin (Washington Capitals) - 2
• Henrik Sedin (Vancouver Canucks) - 2
• Jonathan Toews (Chicago Blackhawks) - 1

3. Maurice Richard Trophy (highest goal scorer)

• Steven Stamkos (Tampa Bay Lightning) - 21
• Rick Nash (New York Rangers) - 3
• Alex Ovechkin (Washington Capitals) - 3
• Evgeni Malkin (Pittsburgh Penguins) - 2
• Marian Gaborik (New York Rangers) - 1

4. James Norris Memorial Trophy (best defenseman)

• Shea Weber (Nashville Predators) - 9
• Alex Pietrangelo (St. Louis Blues) - 7
• Zdeno Chara (Boston Bruins) - 6
• Drew Doughty (Los Angeles Kings) - 2
• Ryan Suter (Minnesota Wild) - 2
• John Carlson (Washington Capitals) - 1
• Erik Karlsson (Ottawa Senators) - 1
• Duncan Keith (Chicago Blackhawks) - 1
• Kris Letang (Pittsburgh Penguins) - 1

5. Vezina Trophy (best goaltender)

• Henrik Lundqvist (New York Rangers) - 12
• Jonathan Quick (Los Angeles Kings) - 6
• Pekka Rinne (Nashville Predators) - 4
• Mike Smith (Phoenix Coyotes) - 3
• Ryan Miller (Buffalo Sabres) - 2
• Braden Holtby (Washington Capitals) - 1
• Jimmy Howard (Detroit Red Wings) - 1
• Tuukka Rask (Boston Bruins) - 1

6. Calder Trophy (best rookie)

• Justin Schultz (Edmonton Oilers) - 10
• Vladimir Tarasenko (St. Louis Blues) - 4
• Alex Galchenyuk (Montreal Canadiens) - 2
• Mikael Granlund (Minnesota Wild) - 2
• Jonathan Huberdeau (Florida Panthers) - 2
• Chris Kreider (New York Rangers) - 2
• Nail Yakupov (Edmonton Oilers) - 2
• Cam Atkinson (Columbus Blue Jackets) - 1
• Cory Conacher (Tampa Bay Lightning) - 1
• Markus Foligno (Buffalo Sabres) - 1
• Mikhael Grigorenko (Buffalo Sabres) - 1
• Gustav Nyquist (Detroit Red Wings) - 1
• Jakob Silfverberg (Ottawa Senators) - 1

7. Presidents' Trophy (team with the highest regular season points)

• New York Rangers - 12
• Pittsburgh Penguins - 6
• Vancouver Canucks - 4
• St. Louis Blues - 2
• Boston Bruins - 1
• Chicago Blackhawks - 1
• Philadelphia Flyers - 1
• Tampa Bay Lightning - 1
• Washington Capitals - 1

8. Eastern Conference Champion

• New York Rangers - 17
• Pittsburgh Penguins - 7
• Boston Bruins - 4
• Washington Capitals - 2
• Philadelphia Flyers - 1

9. Western Conference Champion

• St. Louis Blues - 8
• Chicago Blackhawks - 7
• Vancouver Canucks - 6
• Los Angeles Kings - 5
• Minnesota Wild - 2
• Detroit Red Wings - 1
• Phoenix Coyotes - 1

10. Stanley Cup Champion

• New York Rangers - 10
• Pittsburgh Penguins - 6
• Chicago Blackhawks - 3
• St. Louis Blues - 3
• Boston Bruins - 2
• Los Angeles Kings - 2
• Vancouver Canucks - 2
• Detroit Red Wings - 1
• Philadelphia Flyers - 1

Alex Bacon

Hart Trophy: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals

Art Ross Trophy: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins

Richard Trophy: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals

Norris Trophy: Shea Weber, Nashville Predators

Vezina Trophy: Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings

Calder Trophy: Mikhail Grigorenko, Buffalo Sabres

Presidents' Trophy: Washington Capitals

Eastern Conference Champion: Boston Bruins

Western Conference Champion: Chicago Blackhawks

Stanley Cup Champion: Chicago Blackhawks

Garrett Baker

Hart Trophy: Claude Giroux, Philadelphia Flyers

Art Ross Trophy: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins

Richard Trophy: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

Norris Trophy: Alex Pietrangelo, St. Louis Blues

Vezina Trophy: Henrik Lundqvist, New York Ramgers

Calder Trophy: Chris Kreider, New York Rangers

Presidents' Trophy: Vancouver Canucks

Eastern Conference Champion: Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference Champion: Chicago Blackhawks

Stanley Cup Champion: Philadelphia Flyers

Christopher Benini

Hart Trophy: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins

Art Ross Trophy: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins

Richard Trophy: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

Norris Trophy: Kris Letang, Pittsburgh Penguins

Vezina Trophy: Mike Smith, Phoenix Coyotes

Calder Trophy: Gustav Nyquist, Detroit Red Wings

Presidents' Trophy: Vancouver Canucks

Eastern Conference Champion: Pittsburgh Penguins

Western Conference Champion: Chicago Blackhawks

Stanley Cup Champion: Pittsburgh Penguins

Adam Bowen

Hart Trophy: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins

Art Ross Trophy: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins

Richard Trophy: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

Norris Trophy: Shea Weber, Nashville Predators

Vezina Trophy: Henrik Lundqvist, New York Ramgers

Calder Trophy: Jonathan Huberdeau, Florida Panthers

Presidents' Trophy: New York Rangers

Eastern Conference Champion: New York Rangers

Western Conference Champion: Minnesota Wild

Stanley Cup Champion: New York Rangers

Chris Blanchard

Hart Trophy: Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks

Art Ross Trophy: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins

Richard Trophy: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

Norris Trophy: Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins

Vezina Trophy: Tuukka Rask, Boston Bruins

Calder Trophy: Justin Schultz, Edmonton Oilers

Presidents' Trophy:  St. Louis Blues

Eastern Conference Champion: Boston Bruins

Western Conference Champion: St. Louis Blues

Stanley Cup Champion: Boston Bruins

Mark Brown

Hart Trophy: Zach Parise, Minnesota Wild

Art Ross Trophy: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals

Richard Trophy: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins

Norris Trophy: Duncan Keith, Chicago Blackhawks

Vezina Trophy: Pekka Rinne, Nashville Predators

Calder Trophy: Justin Schultz, Edmonton Oilers

Presidents' Trophy: Vancouver Canucks

Eastern Conference Champion: Washington Capitals

Western Conference Champion: Vancouver Canucks

Stanley Cup Champion: Vancouver Canucks

Andrew Capitelli

Hart Trophy: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins

Art Ross Trophy: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins

Richard Trophy: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

Norris Trophy: Alex Pietrangelo, St. Louis Blues

Vezina Trophy: Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres

Calder Trophy: Justin Schultz, Edmonton Oilers

Presidents' Trophy: Pittsburgh Penguins

Eastern Conference Champion: New York Rangers

Western Conference Champion: Vancouver Canucks

Stanley Cup Champion: New York Rangers

Anthony Capocci

Hart Trophy: Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks

Art Ross Trophy: Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks

Richard Trophy: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals

Norris Trophy: Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings

Vezina Trophy:  Pekka Rinne, Nashville Predators

Calder Trophy: Justin Schultz, Edmonton Oilers

Presidents' Trophy: New York Rangers

Eastern Conference Champion: New York Rangers

Western Conference Champion: Chicago Blackhawks

Stanley Cup Champion: Chicago Blackhawks

Matt Clouden

Hart Trophy: Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks

Art Ross Trophy: Claude Giroux, Philadelphia Flyers

Richard Trophy: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

Norris Trophy: Alex Pietrangelo, St. Louis Blues

Vezina Trophy: Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers

Calder Trophy: Justin Schultz, Edmonton Oilers

Presidents' Trophy: New York Rangers

Eastern Conference Champion: New York Rangers

Western Conference Champion: Chicago Blackhawks

Stanley Cup Champion: New York Rangers

Erik Cotton

Hart Trophy: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins

Art Ross Trophy: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins

Richard Trophy: Rick Nash, New York Rangers

Norris Trophy: Shea Weber, Nashville Predators

Vezina Trophy: Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers

Calder Trophy: Marcus Foligno, Buffalo Sabres

Presidents' Trophy: Vancouver Canucks

Eastern Conference Champion: New York Rangers

Western Conference Champion: Vancouver Canucks

Stanley Cup Champion: Vancouver Canucks

Alex Davidow

Hart Trophy: Anze Kopitar, Los Angeles Kings

Art Ross Trophy: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins

Richard Trophy: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins

Norris Trophy: Shea Weber, Nashville Predators

Vezina Trophy: Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers

Calder Trophy: Chris Kreider, New York Rangers

Presidents' Trophy: Pittsburgh Penguins

Eastern Conference Champion: New York Rangers

Western Conference Champion: Minnesota Wild

Stanley Cup Champion: New York Rangers

Dan Fremeuth

Hart Trophy: Claude Giroux, Philadelphia Flyers

Art Ross Trophy: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins

Richard Trophy: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

Norris Trophy: Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins

Vezina Trophy: Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers

Calder Trophy: Jonathan Huberdeau, Florida Panthers

Presidents' Trophy: New York Rangers

Eastern Conference Champion: New York Rangers

Western Conference Champion: Los Angeles Kings

Stanley Cup Champion: New York Rangers

Jon Fromi

Hart Trophy: Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks

Art Ross Trophy: Claude Giroux, Philadelphia Flyers

Richard Trophy: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

Norris Trophy: Shea Weber, Nashville Predators

Vezina Trophy: Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings

Calder Trophy: Justin Schultz, Edmonton Oilers

Presidents' Trophy: St. Louis Blues

Eastern Conference Champion: New York Rangers

Western Conference Champion: Chicago Blackhawks

Stanley Cup Champion: Chicago Blackhawks

Taylor O. Giffin

Hart Trophy: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins

Art Ross Trophy: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins

Richard Trophy: Rick Nash, New York Rangers

Norris Trophy: Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings

Vezina Trophy: Pekka Rinne, Nashville Predators

Calder Trophy: Alex Galchenyuk, Montreal Canadiens

Presidents' Trophy: New York Rangers

Eastern Conference Champion: Pittsburgh Penguins

Western Conference Champion: Chicago Blackhawks

Stanley Cup Champion: Pittsburgh Penguins

Brad LeClair

Hart Trophy: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins

Art Ross Trophy: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins

Richard Trophy: Steven Stamkos, Tamps Bay Lightning

Norris Trophy: Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins

Vezina Trophy: Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers

Calder Trophy: Mikael Granlund, Minnesota Wild

Presidents' Trophy: Pittsburgh Penguins

Eastern Conference Champion: Pittsburgh Penguins

Western Conference Champion: Vancouver Canucks

Stanley Cup Champion: Pittsburgh Penguins

Jason Lewis

Hart Trophy: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins

Art Ross Trophy: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins

Richard Trophy: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

Norris Trophy: Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins

Vezina Trophy: Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings

Calder Trophy: Justin Schultz, Edmonton Oilers

Presidents' Trophy: Boston Bruins

Eastern Conference Champion: New York Rangers

Western Conference Champion: Los Angeles Kings

Stanley Cup Champion: New York Rangers

Garrett Kolodziej

Hart Trophy: Claude Giroux, Philadelphia Flyers

Art Ross Trophy: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins

Richard Trophy: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

Norris Trophy: Alex Pietrangelo, St. Louis Blues

Vezina Trophy: Jonathan Quick, Los Angles Kings

Calder Trophy: Vladimir Tarasenko, St. Louis Blues

Presidents' Trophy: New York Rangers

Eastern Conference Champion: Boston Bruins

Western Conference Champion: Los Angeles Kings

Stanley Cup Champion: Los Angeles Kings

Riley Kufta

Hart Trophy: Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks

Art Ross Trophy: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

Richard Trophy: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

Norris Trophy: Alex Pietrangelo, St. Louis Blues

Vezina Trophy: Jonathan Quick. Los Angeles Kings

Calder Trophy: Justin Schultz, Edmonton Oilers

Presidents' Trophy: Chicago Blackhawks

Eastern Conference Champion: Pittsburgh Penguins

Western Conference Champion: Vancouver Canucks

Stanley Cup Champion: Pittsburgh Penguins

Jonathan Reid

Hart Trophy: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins

Art Ross Trophy: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins

Richard Trophy: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

Norris Trophy: Shea Weber, Nashville Predators

Vezina Trophy: Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers

Calder Trophy: Alex Galchenyuk, Montreal Candiens

Presidents' Trophy: Pittsburgh Penguins

Eastern Conference Champion: Pittsburgh Penguins

Western Conference Champion: St. Louis Blues

Stanley Cup Champion: Pittsburgh Penguins

PJ Sapienza

Hart Trophy: Claude Giroux, Philadelphia Flyers

Art Ross Trophy: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins

Richard Trophy: Steven Stamkos, Tamps Bay Lightning

Norris Trophy: Shea Weber, Nashville Predators

Vezina Trophy: Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers

Calder Trophy: Vladimir Tarasenko, St. Louis Blues

Presidents' Trophy: Pittsburgh Penguins

Eastern Conference Champion: New York Rangers

Western Conference Champion: St. Louis Blues

Stanley Cup Champion: St. Louis Blues

Kevin Schlittenhardt

Hart Trophy: Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers

Art Ross Trophy: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

Richard Trophy: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

Norris Trophy: Ryan Suter, Minnesota Wild

Vezina Trophy: Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers

Calder Trophy: Nail Yakupov, Edmonton Oilers

Presidents' Trophy: Pittsburgh Penguins

Eastern Conference Champion: New York Rangers

Western Conference Champion: St. Louis Blues

Stanley Cup Champion: New York Rangers

Tom Schreier

Hart Trophy: Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks

Art Ross Trophy: Henrik Sedin, Vancouver Canucks

Richard Trophy: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

Norris Trophy: Shea Weber, Nashville Predators

Vezina Trophy: Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers

Calder Trophy: Justin Schultz, Edmonton Oilers

Presidents' Trophy: New York Rangers

Eastern Conference Champion: Pittsburgh Penguins

Western Conference Champion: Los Angeles Kings

Stanley Cup Champion: Pittsburgh Penguins

Steve Silverman

Hart Trophy: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins

Art Ross Trophy: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins

Richard Trophy: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

Norris Trophy: Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins

Vezina Trophy: Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres

Calder Trophy: Vladimir Tarasenko, St. Louis Blues

Presidents' Trophy: New York Rangers

Eastern Conference Champion: Boston Bruins

Western Conference Champion: St. Louis Blues

Stanley Cup Champion: Boston Bruins

Isaac Smith

Hart Trophy: Claude Giroux, Philadelphia Flyers

Art Ross Trophy: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins

Richard Trophy:  Marian Gaborik, New York Rangers

Norris Trophy: Ryan Suter, Minnesota Wild

Vezina Trophy: Jimmy Howard, Detroit Red Wings

Calder Trophy: Cam Atkinson, Columbus Blue Jackets

Presidents' Trophy: New York Rangers

Eastern Conference Champion: New York Rangers

Western Conference Champion: Detroit Red Wings

Stanley Cup Champion: Detroit Red Wings

Franklin Steele

Hart Trophy: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins

Art Ross Trophy: Claude Giroux, Philadelphia Flyer

Richard Trophy: Rick Nash, New York Rangers

Norris Trophy: Alex Pietrangelo, St. Louis Blues

Vezina Trophy: Mike Smith, Phoenix Coyotes

Calder Trophy:  Vladimir Tarasenko, St. Louis Blues

Presidents' Trophy: Tampa Bay Lightning

Eastern Conference Champion: New York Rangers

Western Conference Champion: St. Louis Blues

Stanley Cup Champion: St. Louis Blues

Eric Steitz

Hart Trophy: Claude Giroux, Philadelphia Flyers

Art Ross Trophy: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

Richard Trophy: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

Norris Trophy: Alex Pietrangelo, St. Louis Blues

Vezina Trophy: Pekka Rinne, Nashville Predators

Calder Trophy: Cory Conacher, Tampa Bay Lightning

Presidents' Trophy:  Philadelphia Flyers

Eastern Conference Champion: New York Rangers

Western Conference Champion: St. Louis Blues

Stanley Cup Champion: New York Rangers

Ryan Szporer

Hart Trophy: Claude Giroux, Philadelphia Flyers

Art Ross Trophy: Claude Giroux, Philadelphia Flyers

Richard Trophy: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

Norris Trophy: Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins

Vezina Trophy: Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings

Calder Trophy: Nail Yakupov, Edmonton Oilers

Presidents' Trophy: New York Rangers

Eastern Conference Champion: New York Rangers

Western Conference Champion: St. Louis Blues

Stanley Cup Champion: St. Louis Blues

Dave Ungar

Hart Trophy: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins

Art Ross Trophy: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals

Richard Trophy: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

Norris Trophy: Shea Weber, Nashville Predators

Vezina Trophy: Braden Holtby, Washington Capitals

Calder Trophy: Justin Schultz, Edmonton Oilers

Presidents' Trophy: Pittsburgh Penguins

Eastern Conference Champion: Washington Capitals

Western Conference Champion: Los Angeles Kings

Stanley Cup Champion: Los Angeles Kings

Jake Ware

Hart Trophy: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals

Art Ross Trophy: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins

Richard Trophy: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals

Norris Trophy: Erik Karlsson, Ottawa Senators

Vezina Trophy: Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers

Calder Trophy: Jakob Silfverberg, Ottawa Senators

Presidents' Trophy: New York Rangers

Eastern Conference Champion: New York Rangers

Western Conference Champion: Vancouver Canucks

Stanley Cup Champion: New York Rangers

Robert Wood

Hart Trophy: Zach Parise, Minnesota Wild

Art Ross Trophy:  Henrik Sedin, Vancouver Canucks

Richard Trophy: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

Norris Trophy: John Carlson, Washington Capitals

Vezina Trophy: Mike Smith, Phoenix Coyotes

Calder Trophy: Mikael Granlund, Minnesota Wild

Presidents' Trophy: New York Rangers

Eastern Conference Champion: New York Rangers

Western Conference Champion: Phoenix Coyotes

Stanley Cup Champion: New York Rangers