Colorado Avalanche Players Make NHL Awards Nominations, But No Hardware For Now
Colorado players Brock Nelson and Cale Makar have made nominations for NHL awards but don't expect any hardware this year.
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 03: Brock Nelson #11 congratulates Cale Makar #8 of the Colorado Avalanche after his goal. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) | Getty Images It has been a big week for the Colorado Avalanche during their three-day break before continuing their second round playoff series against Minnesota on Saturday.
Accolades have been rolling in as the NHL continues their announcements of the finalists for their voted awards. First, Brock Nelson was nominated for the Frank J. Selke Trophy.
The 33 goals and 65 points he amassed on the league-leading Avalanche squad certainly helped raise his profile this season. Then, Cale Makar, a mainstay defenseman, was among the finalists for the James Norris Memorial Trophy. Despite having a down year by standards, Makar’s nomination streak is six consecutive years in seven-year NHL career.
Despite the honors, neither player is expected to take home the hardware as Nick Suzuki is the favorite for the Selke and Zach Werenski for the Norris. That's ok, the Avalanche have their sights set on a larger trophy.