Early Anaheim Ducks favorites to take home NHL hardware next year

By Ed Stein | Aug 19, 2018

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 22: John Gibson and Federik Andersen of the Anaheim Ducks pose after sharing the William M. Jennings Trophy awarded to the goalie who plays at least 25 games for the team with the fewest goals against in the regular season at the 2016 NHL Awards at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on June 22, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

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LAS VEGAS, NV: Corey Perry of the Anaheim Ducks poses after winning the Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard Trophy and the Hart Memorial Trophy during the 2011 NHL Awards at The Pearl concert theater at the Palms Casino Resort June 22, 2011. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

Usually, this time of year, we are inundated with early favorites to win the Heisman Trophy. Why not extend it to hockey? Let’s look at the NHL individual awards and see which Anaheim Ducks players are candidates to win them in 2018-19.

The NHL rolls out its red carpet every June in Las Vegas to honor the stars from its freshly concluded season. In their 25 year history, the Anaheim Ducks haven’t won many individual trophies.

There have been some winners, but there should have been more. Maybe it’s due to their team-first approach. More likely, the Ducks still suffer from some non-traditional market bias.

For whatever reason, not very many members from the O.C.’s team have stood on the big stage, making their respective acceptance speeches. Maybe that can change in 2018-19 with a good season. Here’s a too early look at the Ducks chances of winning NHL individual awards.

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