While I still maintain Ovechkin as the better all around player, Sidney Crosby is having a lights-out year. Despite missing time to injury, he is still second in points in the NHL, and has 16 powerplay goals. A close second (and a little off the board perhaps) has to be Shea Weber. This guy is appreciated, but not enough while somewhat hidden in Nashville.
Vezina Trophy: Tim Thomas
While traditional goalies who spend years refining their style may have just gagged, Tim Thomas has been nothing short of spectacular in Boston. Every time there is a challenge, be it in a game or in his career, Thomas has shown the resiliency to fight back, and become better than ever. He leads the league in GAA and is second by .1 in Save Percentage.
Stanley Cup Champions: San Jose Sharks
Having believed in the Sharks for a few years now (and being burned in playoff pools by my faith) I truly believe this is a team that can snatch the title from the Detroit Red Wings. They have no glaring weaknesses, and pun intended, they smell blood. They have something to prove and they look unstoppable early.
Dark Horse: Anaheim Ducks
With all their talent, and recent Stanley Cup, its hard to call them a dark horse, but I will anyway. not too many people are talking about the team from So-Cal, yet led by Getzlaf, Perry, and Giguere, this team looks like it has its swagger back, and as the season rolls on, I think they could really turn heads.
Miah D.
Biggest Surprise: Boston Bruins
The Bruins’s show during last year’s playoffs was just the appetizer for more to come. Despite a few injuries, the Bruins and Claude Julien showed great resistance to the Montreal Canadiens during the first round.
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