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Golden Knights William Karlsson is a Lady Byng Trophy Nominee for 2018.
Golden Knights William Karlsson Receives Lady Byng Nod
Golden Knights William Karlsson Receives Lady Byng Nod
Yrs, this is the consolation. Nomination after being snubbed for Selke.I would prefer that he were nominated for the Selke award (best defensive forward).
But the Lady Byng award (most gentlemanly conduct)? I would recommend that he punches a referee and have his nomination withdrawn.
Why not both?I think I would much rather Wild Bill have a real chance of actually winning the Lady Byng instead of finishing third to Kopitar and Bergeron in the Selke.
I agree with everything you say, while at the same time arguing that it shouldn't be so. The Selke is an annual performance award, not a lifetime achievement award, and those who nominate and vote for these players are degrading their awards by making them popularity contests instead of performance awards.Not his time yet tbh. Perception-wise he's still that kid who got overlooked and exposed in the draft, and is still perceived as playing over his head by many. So yeah it's good to see him nominated for an award he has a good shot to win.
And IMO he's going to be in the running for the big hardware next year, as long as they keep the crew together in an environment that suits him so well.
+49 (1st). Plays on the PK. Third in goals. Not a Selke candidate.I would prefer that he were nominated for the Selke award (best defensive forward).
But the Lady Byng award (most gentlemanly conduct)? I would recommend that he punches a referee and have his nomination withdrawn.
I agree with everything you say, while at the same time arguing that it shouldn't be so. The Selke is an annual performance award, not a lifetime achievement award, and those who nominate and vote for these players are degrading their awards by making them popularity contests instead of performance awards.