If the NHL season were to end today here's the players I believe would win the league's significant individual awards:

Hart Trophy (league MVP): Evgeni Malkin, PIttsburgh Penguins (Runner-up, Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals).

Vezina Trophy (top goaltender): Steve Mason, Columbus Blue Jackets (Runner-up, Tim Thomas, Boston Bruins)

Norris Trophy (top defenseman): Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins (Runner-up: Nicklas Lidstrom, Detroit Red Wings)

Selke Trophy (top defensive forward): Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings (Runner-up: Mike Richards, Philadelphia Flyers).

Calder Trophy (rookie of the year): Steve Mason, Columbus Blue Jackets (Runner-up: Blake Wheeler, Boston Bruins)

Adams Trophy (coach of the year): Claude Julien, Boston Bruins (Runner-up: Todd McLellan, San Jose Sharks).

Art Ross trophy (top scorer): Evgeni Malkin, Penguins.

Rocket Richard trophy (top goalscorer): Jeff Carter, Philadelphia Flyers.

Feel free to leave your picks in the comments section.