Here are my predictions for the End of Season NHL awards: (top 3, with an additional "sleeper" for each voted-on award)

Calder Trophy (rookie of the Year)

1. Evgeni Malkin (Pittsburgh)
2. Gilbert Brule (Columbus)
3. Phil Kessel (Boston)

(but watch for: Guillaume Latendresse, Montreal)


Vezina Trophy (top Goaltender)

1. Mikka Kiprusoff (Calgary)
2. Roberto Luongo (Vancouver)
3. Thomas Vokoun (Nashville)

(but watch for: Kari Lehtonen, Atlanta)


Norris Trophy (top Defenseman)

1. Scott Niedermayer (Anaheim)
2. Wade Redden (Ottawa)
3. Nicklas Lidstrom (Detroit)

(but watch for: Dion Phaneuf, Calgary)


Selke Trophy (best defensive forward)

1. Mike Fisher (Ottawa)
2. Rod Brind'Amour (Carolina)
3. Jere Lehtinen (Dallas)

(but watch for: John Madden, New Jersey)


Hart Trophy (Most Valuable Player)

1. Alexander Ovechkin (Washington)
2. Joe Thornton (San Jose)
3. Eric Staal (Carolina)

(but watch for: Olli Jokinen, Florida)


Rocket Richard Trophy (Most Goals)

1. Alexander Ovechkin (Washington)
2. Dany Heatly (Ottawa)
3. Ilya Kovalchuk (Atlanta)


Art Ross Trophy (Top Scorer)

1. Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh)
2. Joe Thornton (San Jose)
3. Jason Spezza (Ottawa)


Jack Adams Award (Coach of the Year)

1. Gerard Gallant (Columbus)
2. Bob Hartley (Atlanta)
3. Jacques Martin (Florida)

(but watch for: Barry Trotz, Nashville)


Presidents Trophy (Regular Season Champions)

1. San Jose Sharks
2. Nashville Predators
3. Carolina Hurricanes


Eastern Conference Champions (Playoffs): Ottawa Senators

Western Conference Champions (Playoffs): Nashville Predators

Stanley Cup Champions: Nashville Predators

Conn Smythe Trophy (Playoff MVP): Thomas Vokoun (Nashville)