As you heard on the June 20th episode of the Puck Podcast I was able to attend the 2009 NHL Awards Show as a member of the media. Here are some of the interviews I was able to get – there are some great moments and I hope you enjoy them.
Before the show I was able to talk with all three Calder Trophy finalists. Let’s start with the man that ended up taking home the trophy, Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Steve Mason – who was also a finalist for the Vezina Trophy:
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I then talked with Anaheim Ducks forward Bobby Ryan:
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After that it was time to talk with Blackhawks forward Kris Versteeg:
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The Norris Trophy was one of the most competitive awards given out this year and before the show I talked with Detroit Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom:
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After the show I talked with the Norris Trophy winner, Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara, who had referenced in his acceptance speech that he was cut from many hockey teams growing up:
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Before the show I talked with Jack Adams Trophy finalist and St. Louis Blues head coach Andy Murray:
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Before the show I also got a chance to talk with Bill Masterton Trophy winner and Nashville Predators forward Steve Sullivan:
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After the show I spoke with King Clancy Trophy winner and Edmonton Oilers forward Ethan Moreau:
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Finally, I saved the best for last. After the show I was one of many people that was able to talk with Hart & Lester B. Pearson Trophy winner and Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin:
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It’s a good thing Tim Thomas won. Can you imagine how fast he woulda booked outta that theater if he had lost?