October 6, 2011
Prospectus Roundtable
Predictions For 2011-12

Hockey Prospectus

We love our VUKOTA projections, but we've all got slightly divergent ideas of who's going to be successful and who's going to fail in the upcoming 2011-12 NHL season.

Take a look at our individual projections for the major trophies, as well as our best guesses on which teams and individuals have surprisingly good or bad seasons.

Corey Pronman

Hart: Evgeni Malkin, Penguins
Vezina: Carey Price, Canadiens
Norris: Duncan Keith, Blackhawks
Calder: Zac Dalpe, Hurricanes
Selke: Pavel Datsyuk, Red Wings
Jack Adams: Mike Babcock, Red Wings
President's: Washington Capitals

Stanley Cup Finals: Chicago Blackhawks over Washington Capitals

Dark horse team: New Jersey Devils
Surprise player: Raphael Diaz, Canadiens
Team flop: Anaheim Ducks
Individual disappointment: Tim Thomas, Bruins

Timo Seppa

Hart: Alex Ovechkin, Capitals
Vezina: Ryan Miller, Sabres
Norris: Duncan Keith, Blackhawks
Calder: Adam Larsson, Devils
Selke: Manny Malhotra, Canucks
Jack Adams: Lindy Ruff, Sabres
President's: Washington Capitals

Stanley Cup Finals: Washington Capitals over Chicago Blackhawks

Dark horse team: New Jersey Devils
Surprise player: James Neal, Penguins
Team flop: Winnipeg Jets
Individual disappointment: Kris Letang, Penguins

Rob Vollman

Hart: Alex Ovechkin, Capitals
Vezina: Ryan Miller, Sabres
Norris: Duncan Keith, Blackhawks
Calder: Zac Dalpe, Hurricanes
Selke: Martin St. Louis, Lightning
Jack Adams: Lindy Ruff, Sabres
President's: Washington Capitals

Stanley Cup Finals: Washington Capitals over Vancouver Canucks

Dark horse team: St. Louis Blues
Surprise player: James van Riemsdyk, Flyers
Team flop: Anaheim Ducks
Individual disappointment: Christian Ehrhoff, Sabres

Ryan Wagman

Hart: Joe Thornton, Sharks
Vezina: Ryan Miller, Sabres
Norris: Shea Weber, Predators
Calder: Nino Niederreiter, Islanders
Selke: Pavel Datsyuk, Red Wings
Jack Adams: Barry Trotz, Predators
President's: Washington Capitals

Stanley Cup Finals: San Jose Sharks over Washington Capitals

Dark horse team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Surprise player: Alex Goligoski, Stars
Team flop: Philadelphia Flyers
Individual disappointment: Tomas Plekanec, Canadiens

Philip Myrland

Hart: Alex Ovechkin, Capitals
Vezina: Carey Price, Canadiens
Norris: Drew Doughty, Kings
Calder: Gabriel Landeskog, Avalanche
Selke: Jonathan Toews, Blackhawks
Jack Adams: Guy Boucher, Lightning
President's: Washington Capitals

Stanley Cup Finals: Pittsburgh Penguins over San Jose Sharks

Dark horse team: St. Louis Blues
Surprise player: Evander Kane, Jets
Team flop: Anaheim Ducks
Individual disappointment: Ville Leino, Sabres