2016 NHL Award Predictions

Jan 6, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Artemi Panarin (72) with the puck during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Artemi Panarin (72) with the puck during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
1 of 8
Next
Feb 14, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) in the second period of the game against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 14, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) in the second period of the game against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s time to get down to the 2016 NHL award predictions.

The 2015-2106 NHL regular season is right at the midway point, and there has been no shortage of outstanding individual and team performances.

From familiar faces, to newcomers turning into household names, the NHL has certainly benefited from the large number of strong story lines as we push towards the Stanley Cup playoffs.

While there’s still plenty of time for players to enter these award conversations, here’s my list for the leagues top awards if the season ended today:

Next: Art Ross Award