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Early Anaheim Ducks favorites to take home NHL hardware next year

By Ed Stein

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)
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: Ryan Kesler of the Vancouver Canucks poses with the Frank J. Selke Trophy during the 2011 NHL Awards at The Pearl concert theater at the Palms Casino Resort June 22, 2011. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) /

Some Chance

There is an outside shot someone from the Anaheim Ducks can win one of these awards.

Calder Memorial Trophy (Rookie of the Year) – If the Ducks give Sam Steel a legitimate opportunity to contribute on the offensive end, he could win.

Jack Adams Award (Best Coach) – I hope you weren’t drinking coffee when you read this. I’ll say that the Ducks have a better chance at winning they Lady Byng than Randy Carlyle has to be coach of the year. His replacement might.

Maurice Richard Trophy (Top Goal Scorer) – Anaheim might not have a player to lead the league in points, but goals scored is different. Rickard Rakell has been getting better every year. If the Ducks have a great 2018-19, Ricky Rak will need to put the puck in the net. He has Ryan Getzlaf, one of the NHL’s best setup men, as his center.

Frank J. Selke Trophy (Best Defensive Forward) – Ryan Kesler won a Selke in 2011 with Vancouver. If healthy, RK17 is always a contender. How about Andrew Cogliano? His speed and pocket picking prowess have disrupted many opponents offensive hopes.

King Clancy Trophy (Leadership and Humanitarian Efforts), Mark Messier (Leadership as chosen by Messier) – It’s about time the rest of the NHL recognizes what Ryan Getzlaf does for the Ducks, not only on the ice but in the community at large.

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