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Toronto Maple Leafs: Predicting the 2019-20 NHL Awards

By Stephen Nixon

Connor McDavid beats the Toronto Maple Leafs (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)
Connor McDavid beats the Toronto Maple Leafs (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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DENVER, COLORADO – DECEMBER 13: Nathan MacKinnon  . (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO – DECEMBER 13: Nathan MacKinnon  . (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

2020 NHL Awards

Lady Byng Award: 

  • Given to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability

Finalists: 

  • Nathan MacKinnon
  • Alexander Barkov
  • Ryan O’Reilly

Winner: Nathan MacKinnon

MacKinnon is having an MVP-type season and is doing it with grace. As someone who idolizes Sidney Crosby, MacKinnon is taking the many exceptional traits of Crosby and displaying them on the ice this season.

In 69 games played, Mackinnon already has 35 goals and 93 points, which is one of the highest in the league. However, the biggest reason why he deserves this award is that he’s doing all these amazing things and only has 12 penalty minutes on the season.

Frank J. Selke Trophy:

  • An annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.

Finalists: 

  • Ryan O’Reilly
  • Patrice Bergeron
  • Sean Couturier

Winner: Sean Couturier

Couturier is having an incredible season and has proven to be one of the best defensive forwards in the NHL, and he scores quote a bit too.

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