Photos: 2017 NHL Awards and Expansion Draft in Las Vegas NV

June 21, 2017- Not even the Summer Vegas heat could stop worldwide fans from pouring in to the new T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas Nevada to see their hockey heroes all come together for the NHL awards and get the first glimpse at who would be joining the new Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017-2018 expansion draft.

Hosted by True Blood’s Joe Manganiello the evening was buzzing with hockey greats such as Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby, Carey Price, Johnny Gaudreau, Connor McDavid, Brent Burns, rookie super star Auston Matthews and many more.

For a sport that often sees vicious fist fights- off the ice, these players are all very close and supportive of each other. When it comes to illnesses, family and career altering injuries everybody seems to put their team alliances aside and come together as one hockey community.

The crowd gave an emotional standing ovation for former NHL player Bryan Bickell who after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis has decided to retire this year from the game.

                                                       Bryan Bickell and wife- 2017 NHL Awards

Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers was the big winner of the night. Taking home the Hart Memorial Trophy for NHL MVP. Presented to him by The Great One himself Wayne Gretzky. McDavid also won the Ted Lindsay Award and Art Ross Trophy.

                         

                                                        Connor McDavid- 2017 NHL Awards

A complete list of winners:

Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy: Sidney Crosby



William M. Jennings Trophy: Braden Holtby



James Norris Memorial Trophy: Brent Burns



Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: Johnny Gaudreau



King Clancy Memorial Trophy: Nick Foligno



Foundation Player Award: Travis Harmonic



Jack Adams Award: John Tortorella



Frank J. Selke Trophy: Patrice Bergeron



Calder Memorial Trophy: Auston Matthews



Vezina Trophy: Sergei Bobrovsky



Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy: Craig Anderson





Mark Messier Leadership Award: Nick Foligno



General Manager of the Year Award: David Poile

(Photos: Mel C.)


                     Wayne Gretzky- NHL Awards 2017                   Joe Manganiello- NHL Awards 2017

                                                      Denna Laing- NHL Awards 2017

                                           Nick Foligno and wife- NHL Awards 2017

                                                      Victor Hedman- NHL Awards 2017

                                                        Wayne Simmonds- NHL Awards 2017

                                                        Braden Holtby- NHL Awards 2017

                                                      Patrice Bergeron- NHL Awards 2017

                                                       Johnny Gaudreau- NHL Awards 2017

                                           Mark Giordano and Johnny Gaudreau- NHL Awards 2017

                                                       Mark Giordano- NHL Awards 2017

                                                     Carey Price- NHL Awards 2017

                                                    Auston Matthews- NHL Awards 2017

                                                     Patrick Laine- NHL Awards 2017

                                                     Brent Burns and wife- NHL Awards 2017

 Stanley Cup champions Sidney Crosby and Carl Hagelin- NHL Awards 2017


Rounding out a great evening, it was revealed what players would be leaving their current teams to join the new Vegas Golden Knights franchise for the 2018 season.  The new roster will include 3 time Stanley Cup winner Marc- Andre Fleury, James Neal, Brayden McNabb, Clayton Stoner and Shea Theodore. (To see the complete team roster visit https://www.nhl.com/goldenknights)

                                       Mark-Anre Fleury answering fan questions Expansion Draft 2017

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