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Winnipeg Jets G Connor Hellebuyck named mid-season Vezina Trophy winner by PHWA

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By Zach Laing
Jan 23, 2020, 17:36 ESTUpdated: Jan 23, 2020, 17:41 EST
Winnipeg Jets G Connor Hellebuyck has been named the mid-season Vezina Trophy winner by the Professional Hockey Writer’s Association.
Hellebuyck beat out @Dallas Stars G @Ben Bishop and @Arizona Coyotes G @Darcy Kuemper for the title.
Hellebuyck has played the most games of any goaltender in the league this year with 42 games under his belt. He’s posted a 21-16-4 record along with a .917 save percentage and a 2.74 GAA.
Here’s the full list of the midseason award winners:
Full results for the PHWA’s 2019-20 MIDSEASON NHL AWARDS:
Hart Trophy – to the player adjudged to be most valuable to his team.
1. @Connor McDavid, @Edmonton Oilers
2. @Nathan MacKinnon, @Colorado Avalanche
3. @David Pastrnak, @Boston Bruins
2. @Nathan MacKinnon, @Colorado Avalanche
3. @David Pastrnak, @Boston Bruins
Norris Trophy – to the defenseman who demonstrates the greatest all-round ability in the position.
1. @John Carlson, @Washington Capitals
2. @Roman Josi, @Nashville Predators
3. @Dougie Hamilton, @Carolina Hurricanes
2. @Roman Josi, @Nashville Predators
3. @Dougie Hamilton, @Carolina Hurricanes
Selke Trophy – to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.
1. @Sean Couturier, @Philadelphia Flyers
2. @Patrice Bergeron, @Boston Bruins
3. @Ryan O’Reilly, @St. Louis Blues
2. @Patrice Bergeron, @Boston Bruins
3. @Ryan O’Reilly, @St. Louis Blues
Calder Trophy – to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition.
1. @Cale Makar, @Colorado Avalanche
2. @Quinn Hughes, @Vancouver Canucks
3. @Victor Olofsson, @Buffalo Sabres
2. @Quinn Hughes, @Vancouver Canucks
3. @Victor Olofsson, @Buffalo Sabres
Lady Byng Trophy – to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.
1. @Nathan MacKinnon, @Colorado Avalanche
2. @Auston Matthews, @Toronto Maple Leafs
3. @Ryan O’Reilly, @St. Louis Blues
2. @Auston Matthews, @Toronto Maple Leafs
3. @Ryan O’Reilly, @St. Louis Blues
Vezina Trophy – to the goaltender adjudged to be the best at his position.
1. @Connor Hellebuyck, @Winnipeg Jets
2. @Ben Bishop, @Dallas Stars
3. @Darcy Kuemper, @Arizona Coyotes
2. @Ben Bishop, @Dallas Stars
3. @Darcy Kuemper, @Arizona Coyotes
Jack Adams Award – to the coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success.
1. Mike Sullivan, @Pittsburgh Penguins
2. John Tortorella, @Columbus Blue Jackets
3. Craig Berube, @St. Louis Blues
2. John Tortorella, @Columbus Blue Jackets
3. Craig Berube, @St. Louis Blues
Jim Gregory GM of the Year Award – to the General Manager adjusted to have contributed most to his team’s success.
1. Joe Sakic, @Colorado Avalanche
2. John Chayka, @Arizona Coyotes
3. Doug Armstrong, @St. Louis Blues
2. John Chayka, @Arizona Coyotes
3. Doug Armstrong, @St. Louis Blues
Rod Langway Award – to the defenseman who best excels in the defensive aspect of the game.
1. @Jaccob Slavin, @Carolina Hurricanes
2. @Victor Hedman, @Tampa Bay Lightning
3. @Roman Josi, @Nashville Predators
2. @Victor Hedman, @Tampa Bay Lightning
3. @Roman Josi, @Nashville Predators
Comeback Player of the Year Award – to the player who returned to a previous high level of performance that was interrupted by subpar play, long-term injury or major illness.
1. @William Nylander, @Toronto Maple Leafs
2. @Anthony Duclair, @Ottawa Senators
3. @Max Pacioretty, @Vegas Golden Knights
2. @Anthony Duclair, @Ottawa Senators
3. @Max Pacioretty, @Vegas Golden Knights
