-Vintage Canuck- Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Quote NEW YORK - Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau , Minnesota Wild center Mikael Granlund and St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko are the three finalists for the 2016-17 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, which is awarded "to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability," the National Hockey League announced today. Members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association submitted ballots for the Lady Byng Trophy at the conclusion of the regular season, with the top three vote-getters designated as finalists. The winner will be announced Wednesday, June 21, during the 2017 NHL Awards at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Following are the finalists for the Lady Byng Trophy, in alphabetical order: Johnny Gaudreau, LW, Calgary Flames Gaudreau (18-43-61 in 72 GP) reached the 40-assist and 60-point milestones for the third time in as many NHL seasons to propel the Flames to their second playoff berth in three years. He registered a career-low two minor penalties and four penalty minutes, tied for the fewest among skaters who appeared in at least 41 games. However, Gaudreau's average time on ice (18:29) was four minutes greater than anyone else in that group. The 23-year-old Salem, N.J., native is an NHL Trophy finalist for the second time, after finishing third in voting for the Calder Memorial Trophy in 2014-15. He is vying to become the second Calgary player to win the Lady Byng Trophy in the past three seasons, following Jiri Hudler in 2014-15. Mikael Granlund, C, Minnesota Wild Granlund posted career highs in goals (26), assists (43) and points (69) - as well as several other offensive categories - to lead the Wild in scoring and power Minnesota to its best season in franchise history. He also set a career high and franchise record with a 12-game point streak Jan. 12 - Feb. 4 (5-12-17), capped by his first career hat trick and four-point performance Feb. 4 at VAN (3-1-4). Granlund received just six minor penalties and 12 penalty minutes (in 81 GP), tied for the fewest among the League's top 30 scorers. The 25-year-old Oulu, Finland, native - who is a first-time NHL Award finalist - is aiming to become the first player in Wild history to capture the Lady Byng Trophy. Vladimir Tarasenko, RW, St. Louis Blues Playing in all 82 games for the first time, Tarasenko shared fourth place in the NHL with 39 goals and ranked 10th with a career-high 75 points to lead the Blues to their sixth consecutive playoff berth. In doing so, he became the first St. Louis player to record at least 70 points in three straight seasons since Brett Hull from 1995-96 through 1997-98. Like Granlund, Tarasenko totaled six minor penalties and 12 penalty minutes - career lows when appearing in at least 41 contests. The 25-year-old Yaroslavl, Russia, native is an NHL Trophy finalist for the first time and is attempting to become the fourth Blues player to win the Lady Byng, following Phil Goyette (1969-70), Hull (1989-90) and Pavol Demitra (1999-00). History Lady Byng, wife of Canada's Governor General at the time, presented the Lady Byng Trophy during the 1924-25 season. After Frank Boucher of the New York Rangers won the award seven times in eight seasons, he was given the trophy to keep and Lady Byng donated another trophy in 1936. After Lady Byng's death in 1949, the NHL presented a new trophy, changing the name to the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy. https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-announces-lady-byng-trophy-finalists/c-289044732 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruilin96 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bur14Kes17 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Lol I wouldn't be slashing guys and stirring the pot either if i was Gaudreaus size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 An award that just doesn't make any sense. Maybe it did 100 years ago when it was first introduced but not anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I'd say Gaudreau or Tarasenko deserve it the most. Tarasenko's offense puts him over the top for me. I'd say he'll win it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Nirvanagut Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 If I were a gigantic goon and wanted to cheap shot a player, I'd definitely target Gaudreau. He's a 13 year old boy who somehow avoided acne, which is a huge accomplishment in modern day under 25 hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violator Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Gaudreau is a gutless diver way to tarnish the award nhl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhdlois Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt kilgore Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 2 hours ago, redhdlois said: Oh dear! I think I have the vapours! No award for you young man! ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollarAndADream Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Johnny Hockey will probably win it. 4 PIM and 61 points is pretty snazzy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 So I guess this is pretty much like the Selke and Norris, where you have to be putting up numbers to qualify rather than taking very few penalties, being a strong defensive forward or being the best defenceman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Mikael Granlund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
189lb enforcers? Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Tank With his size and drive, he still put up huge points as a gent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Either of Tarasenko or Granlund would be fitting, but I'd pick Granlund. Both those guys play with at least some measure of engagement and physicality (ie 50 hits each and Granlund actually will block a shot) - whereas Gaudreau has no choice but to tiptoe around the ice avoiding contact at all costs = one dimensional, extremely soft player. I'd go with Granlund due to what I think is his relative grit compared to the other two - while playing a clean game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edler rocks Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Tarasenko probably, Granlund would be a good choice too though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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