The NHL is near it’s midway point, and it is a time for reflection at the first half that saw a bunch of great performances, lots of surprises and some disappointments. SenShot takes this opportunity to hand out some mid-season NHL Awards to deserving players who have had a great start to the campaign.
Nov 25, 2013; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith (2), Andrew Shaw (65) and forward Jonathan Toews (19) celebrate a goal by forward Patrick Kane (88) against the Edmonton Oilers at Rexall Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports
Rather than name 3 nominees from around the league, I will put forward an individual from the East and one from the West.