After close calls in both 2018 and 2020, the Colorado Avalanche centre was voted the NHL's most valuable player for the 2023-24 season Thursday at the league's annual awards show.
Chicago Blackhawks centre Connor Bedard secured the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year at the sprawling Fontainebleau hotel and casino. "There was a time when I cared about it a lot," he told reporters at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour."But I realize I can't put my faith in how 'Jimmy from Philly' or whoever votes."
Hughes won his first Norris over two previous winners — Colorado's Cale Makar and Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators. Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Jaccob Slavin won the Lady Byng Trophy, which goes to the player judged to have exhibited both sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability, for a second time.