In just a few days the National Hockey League will end its 2011-2012 season with the annual awards show.  Las Vegas will come alive on June 20th as the Wynn hosts the extravaganza.   It is always exciting to see who will win each award.  Here is the Inside Edge Hockey News predictions on who this years award winners will be.

– Hart Memorial Trophy – Most Valuable Player to his team.

Nominees – Henrik Ludqvist, NYR – Evgeni Malkin, Pit – Steven Stamkos, TB

Prediction Winner – Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins

– Vezina Trophy – Top Goaltender

Nominees – Henrik Lundqvist, NYR – Pekka Rinne, Nsh – Jonathan Quick, LA

Prediction Winner – Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers

– James Norris Memorial Trophy – Top Defenseman

Nominees – Zdeno Chara, Bos – Erik Karlsson, Ota – Shea Weber, Nsh

Prediction Winner – Shea Weber, Nashville Predators

– Calder Memorial Trophy – Top Rookie

Nominees – Adam Henrique, NJ – Gabriel Landeskog, Col – Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Edm

Prediction Winner – Gabriel Landeskog, Colorado Avalanche

– Lady Byng Memorial Trophy – Player sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct.

Nominees – Brian Campbell, Fla – Jordan Eberle, Edm – Matt Moulson, NYI

Prediction Winner – Matt Moulson, New York Islanders

– Franke Selke Trophy – Top defensive forward.

Nominees – David Backes, StL – Patrice Bergeron, Bos – Pavel Datsyuk, Det

Prediction Winner – Patrice Bergeron, Boston Bruins

– Jack Adams Award – Top Coach

Nominees – Ken Hitchcock, StL – Paul Maclean, Ota – John Tortorella, NYR

Prediction Winner – John Tortorella, New York Rangers

– Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy – Perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.

Nominees – Daniel Alfredsson, Ota – Joffrey Lupul, Tor – Max Pacioretty, Mtl

Prediction Winner – Daniel Alfredsson, Ottawa Senators

– Ted Lindsay Award – Most outstanding player voted on by members of NHLPA.

Nominees – Henrik Lundqvist, NYR – Evgeni Malkin, Pit – Steven Stamkos, TB

Prediction Winner – Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

– Bridgestone Messier Leadership Award – Player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team.

Nominees – Dustin Brown, LA – Ryan Callahan, NYR – Shane Doan, Phx

Prediction Winner – Shane Doan, Phoenix Coyotes

– NHL Foundation Award – Commitment, perseverance and teamwork in the community.

Nominees – Mike Fisher, Nsh – John-Michael Liles, Tor – Matt Moulson, NYI

Prediction Winner – Mike Fisher, Nashville Predators

– General Manager of the Year –

Nominees – Doug Armstrong, StL – David Poile, Nsh – Dale Tallon, Fla

Prediction Winner – Dale Tallon, Florida Panthers

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