Winnipeg Jets Clinch First Presidents' Trophy; Hellebuyck, Makar, and Draisaitl Shine in NHL Honors
April 17, 2025
The Winnipeg Jets have made history by winning the Presidents' Trophy for the first time, finishing the season with an impressive 114 points.
Key to their success, Connor Hellebuyck has emerged as a standout goalie for the Jets, leading the league with 46 wins and eight shutouts, and is in contention for both the Vezina and Hart Memorial Trophies.
Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche is poised to win the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the second time, having led all defensemen in goals, assists, and points this season.
Meanwhile, Jim Nill, the general manager of the Dallas Stars, is favored to win the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award for the third consecutive year, thanks to strategic roster moves that kept the team competitive despite injuries.
In the coaching realm, Spencer Carbery, head coach of the Washington Capitals, is predicted to win the Jack Adams Award after guiding a transitional team to the top of the Eastern Conference.
Lane Hutson of the Montreal Canadiens is the leading candidate for the Calder Memorial Trophy, showcasing his talent as a top rookie defenseman with an impressive 65 points.
Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers will receive the Maurice Richard Trophy for his remarkable achievement of leading the league with 52 goals.
Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning is set to claim the Art Ross Trophy with a total of 121 points, marking his third career win.
Lastly, Aleksander Barkov of the Florida Panthers is expected to win the Frank J. Selke Trophy for being the top defensive forward, despite having missed 14 games this season.
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