Throwing out the homer ones, ya know.

If you take out the first game of the season, which seems to be when Minnesota does inexplicably well considering last season and this one and where I allowed 10 goals, I had a .924 sv% and 2.41 GAA, 1st and 2nd in the league respectively with an equal number of games played to Rudnikova. Rudnikova did win more, so I know that'll play a factor. You never want to reward a goalie for having a great season if they had an average at best team around them, it obviously means they weren't a great goalie. Nonetheless, Rudi didn't have a lot to work with either and faced more shots and did fantastic. I fully expect her to win, I just wanted to put my name in the hat for the discussion/nomination part.

Another place I'd throw my hat in the ring, coaching. Worst team in the East last season, even sold at the deadline both last season and this season and yet managed to come very close to the playoffs, came down to the next to last game/day. Again, I wouldn't expect to win it, but might as well bring up for discussion.

I think Luke Atmey could use a look for MVP. Another one I don't think would win, but obviously someone who took on a huge load for Manhattan and showed a ton of value to the team. Didn't make the playoffs, I know that's a dealbreaker and especially without leading the league in points. Just someone to look at considering top-3 in points and the only other players on the team near him were defensemen by the end of the season.

Speaking of that defenseman, Shoyu Kikkoman managed to be top-3 in defensemen scoring and a respectable hit and shot block total. I'd argue he may be top-5 or so. Not likely to be nominated, but a good showing and I like to highlight it.

If I'm going by legitimate thoughts of who will likely win, of course there's some obvious ones. JP is coach of the year, Rudnikova is McBride winner, Garbanzo wins Stevens. I'm not sure on Mexico winner just yet, and haven't paid attention much to the Jesster race this season. Just nice to throw in some names to be considered for nominations beside them and get that recognition.