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The 2022 NHL Awards Night
Tuesday 21st June 2022
& the Winners Are…
Players Awards:
After an incredible rookie season that included a 50 goal haul, Fredrik Larsson was awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy & the Ted Linsday Award.
A brilliant accomplishment for a young forward who has a bright future ahead.
Congratulations also goes out to Anthony Mantha, the recipient of this year’s Conn Smythe Trophy as MVP of the 2022 Playoffs.
Alexander Ovechkin shows his true ageless greatness by picking up 3 awards at this years ceremony. Awards that have seen his name many times before.
Presidents Trophy:
Stanley Cup:
2022 NHL Draft Lottery Result:
Montreal Canadiens win 1st pick in the 2022 Draft
The Montreal Canadiens have won the rights to this season’s #1 pick at the 2022 Entry Draft.
The Avalanche have somewhat redeemed themselves over their infamous trade that saw the Red Wings pick Fredrik Larsson from their acquired number 1 pick last year, by jumping 6 spots forward in the lottery to obtain pick #2 in this year’s draft.
Perhaps the hardest done by team in this year’s draft is Vegas who drop from 1st to 4th in the order.
Detroit have the pleasure of picking at number 31. In this season's draft there are a number of Low elite potential player dotted throughout the list, we have our eye on a defenseman & a left wing that could both be potentially viable for that selection. This season there are very few medium elites available with only 8 being identified. 6 of the 8 are in the top 10, the 7th is ranked 15th on Central Scouting & the 8th is a goalie ranked at 61. With no 2nd round pick, we do not have a shot at any of these players. Which is fair enough.
Player Retirements:
The following players have hung up their skates. Congratulations on great careers:
Joe Thornton retires with record 2nd all-time games played
Joe Thornton has ended his career having played 1765 games, just 2 games short of the record 1767 games set by the legendary Gordie Howe.
Detroit Player Retirements & Former Detroit Player Retirements:
Shea Weber & Jonathan Ericsson Retire:
Shea Weber hangs up the Skates, as does Jonathan Ericsson, who spent 2021/22 playing for Grand Rapids.
Shea Weber Announces Retirement
Veteran Defenseman calls time on outstanding career after Stanley Cup Win
20th June 2022,
Detroit Red Wings Defenseman Shea Weber announced his retirement today during a press conference held in District Detroit.
At 36 years of age, Shea Weber accumulated 1194 NHL regular season games, 226 goals, 391 Assists, totalling 617 points over his 17 year career with 3 teams - Nashville Predators, Montreal Canadiens & Detroit Red Wings.
Weber joined the Red Wings during the 2020/21 season after a deal was made at Trade Deadline with the Canadiens. In all, Weber played in 102 regular season games for the Red Wings & accumulated 11 goals, 27 assists, totalling 38 points.
Drafted at pick #49 in the 2003 Draft by Nashville, Weber saw his 1st NHL action in the 2005/06 season, eventually playing 11 seasons for the Predators & becoming their team captain in 2010, through to 2016, before a blockbuster trade that saw Weber head to the Canadiens in exchange for defenseman P.K. Subban. Weber went on to play 3 and half seasons with the Canadien’s, also eventually becoming the team captain once more, when Max Pacioretty left for the Golden Knights. Weber was then acquired by Detroit in 2020/21, where in the following season, this season, he was given alternate captaincy alongside Anthony Mantha & Captain Dylan Larkin.
When asked on his decision to retire, Weber had the following to say:
“I’ve had a great life & career doing what I love & I can’t think of a better way to wrap up my career by going out with a Championship ring on my finger. I don’t want to play another year & find out that it wasn’t right for me to continue by the end of it. I am really comfortable with the decision I have made this week.”
I’d like to thank my family, my friends, my supporters who have stood by me over all of these years. I look forward to moving onto the next phase of my life. I’m not sure real sure what that is yet. I’ll take some time to get used to life out of the game, then move on I guess.”
“I’d also like to thank the Detroit Red Wings & Steve Yzerman for believing in me. That I had something to give & contribute to this team. I will miss everyone here from the players to the staff & the fans. Thank you, I’m truly grateful.”
Red Wings General Manager, Steve Yzerman had the following to say about Weber’s retirement, during the press conference:
“We’d like to thank Shea for his contribution for his short time here at the Red Wings his skill, leadership & mentorship that he bought to this hockey club was nothing short of brilliant. It’s sad to see him go & we will miss the muscle that he brought to every game, but we support him in his decision to go out on a high note, on what has been an exceptional hockey career.”
Weber’s retirement will no doubt be a small blessing in disguise for this seasons Stanley Cup Champions, relieving the Red Wings Salary Cap of $7.855M per season, of which Weber still had 5 years left remaining. Although the Wings would have not been under pressure for next season, there is a number of entry-level contracted players, such as Dach, Zadina & Foote that will be pressing for bigger pays come 2023 & 2024. It also opens the door for the Red Wings to look at other Free Agency options during this off-season.
“We’re not particularly looking at anyone this off-season. We will keep our options open, but I am still more inclined to look at the depth we have coming up from within.” Said Yzerman when asked on filling the gap that Webers retirement created.
“If the right player should be available & open to talks, then we’ll explore that avenue for sure.”
Retiring Red Wings Alumni:
A staggering 8 Former Red Wings have retired in amongst the list this year, some of them were big parts of the team leading into the rebuild, so it must be noted:
Up Next:
2022 NHL Player Entry Draft
The 2022 NHL Awards Night
Tuesday 21st June 2022
& the Winners Are…
Spoiler
Players Awards:
After an incredible rookie season that included a 50 goal haul, Fredrik Larsson was awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy & the Ted Linsday Award.
A brilliant accomplishment for a young forward who has a bright future ahead.
Congratulations also goes out to Anthony Mantha, the recipient of this year’s Conn Smythe Trophy as MVP of the 2022 Playoffs.
Alexander Ovechkin shows his true ageless greatness by picking up 3 awards at this years ceremony. Awards that have seen his name many times before.
Presidents Trophy:
Stanley Cup:
2022 NHL Draft Lottery Result:
Spoiler
The Montreal Canadiens have won the rights to this season’s #1 pick at the 2022 Entry Draft.
The Avalanche have somewhat redeemed themselves over their infamous trade that saw the Red Wings pick Fredrik Larsson from their acquired number 1 pick last year, by jumping 6 spots forward in the lottery to obtain pick #2 in this year’s draft.
Perhaps the hardest done by team in this year’s draft is Vegas who drop from 1st to 4th in the order.
Detroit have the pleasure of picking at number 31. In this season's draft there are a number of Low elite potential player dotted throughout the list, we have our eye on a defenseman & a left wing that could both be potentially viable for that selection. This season there are very few medium elites available with only 8 being identified. 6 of the 8 are in the top 10, the 7th is ranked 15th on Central Scouting & the 8th is a goalie ranked at 61. With no 2nd round pick, we do not have a shot at any of these players. Which is fair enough.
Player Retirements:
Spoiler
The following players have hung up their skates. Congratulations on great careers:
Joe Thornton retires with record 2nd all-time games played
Joe Thornton has ended his career having played 1765 games, just 2 games short of the record 1767 games set by the legendary Gordie Howe.
Detroit Player Retirements & Former Detroit Player Retirements:
Shea Weber & Jonathan Ericsson Retire:
Shea Weber hangs up the Skates, as does Jonathan Ericsson, who spent 2021/22 playing for Grand Rapids.
Shea Weber Announces Retirement
Veteran Defenseman calls time on outstanding career after Stanley Cup Win
20th June 2022,
Detroit Red Wings Defenseman Shea Weber announced his retirement today during a press conference held in District Detroit.
At 36 years of age, Shea Weber accumulated 1194 NHL regular season games, 226 goals, 391 Assists, totalling 617 points over his 17 year career with 3 teams - Nashville Predators, Montreal Canadiens & Detroit Red Wings.
Weber joined the Red Wings during the 2020/21 season after a deal was made at Trade Deadline with the Canadiens. In all, Weber played in 102 regular season games for the Red Wings & accumulated 11 goals, 27 assists, totalling 38 points.
Drafted at pick #49 in the 2003 Draft by Nashville, Weber saw his 1st NHL action in the 2005/06 season, eventually playing 11 seasons for the Predators & becoming their team captain in 2010, through to 2016, before a blockbuster trade that saw Weber head to the Canadiens in exchange for defenseman P.K. Subban. Weber went on to play 3 and half seasons with the Canadien’s, also eventually becoming the team captain once more, when Max Pacioretty left for the Golden Knights. Weber was then acquired by Detroit in 2020/21, where in the following season, this season, he was given alternate captaincy alongside Anthony Mantha & Captain Dylan Larkin.
When asked on his decision to retire, Weber had the following to say:
“I’ve had a great life & career doing what I love & I can’t think of a better way to wrap up my career by going out with a Championship ring on my finger. I don’t want to play another year & find out that it wasn’t right for me to continue by the end of it. I am really comfortable with the decision I have made this week.”
I’d like to thank my family, my friends, my supporters who have stood by me over all of these years. I look forward to moving onto the next phase of my life. I’m not sure real sure what that is yet. I’ll take some time to get used to life out of the game, then move on I guess.”
“I’d also like to thank the Detroit Red Wings & Steve Yzerman for believing in me. That I had something to give & contribute to this team. I will miss everyone here from the players to the staff & the fans. Thank you, I’m truly grateful.”
Red Wings General Manager, Steve Yzerman had the following to say about Weber’s retirement, during the press conference:
“We’d like to thank Shea for his contribution for his short time here at the Red Wings his skill, leadership & mentorship that he bought to this hockey club was nothing short of brilliant. It’s sad to see him go & we will miss the muscle that he brought to every game, but we support him in his decision to go out on a high note, on what has been an exceptional hockey career.”
Weber’s retirement will no doubt be a small blessing in disguise for this seasons Stanley Cup Champions, relieving the Red Wings Salary Cap of $7.855M per season, of which Weber still had 5 years left remaining. Although the Wings would have not been under pressure for next season, there is a number of entry-level contracted players, such as Dach, Zadina & Foote that will be pressing for bigger pays come 2023 & 2024. It also opens the door for the Red Wings to look at other Free Agency options during this off-season.
“We’re not particularly looking at anyone this off-season. We will keep our options open, but I am still more inclined to look at the depth we have coming up from within.” Said Yzerman when asked on filling the gap that Webers retirement created.
“If the right player should be available & open to talks, then we’ll explore that avenue for sure.”
A staggering 8 Former Red Wings have retired in amongst the list this year, some of them were big parts of the team leading into the rebuild, so it must be noted:
Up Next:
2022 NHL Player Entry Draft
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