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There was a moment in the middle of March - much like one they had in 2008 - when forward Tyler Johnson and goalie Dustin Tokarski knew they were on a different kind of breakaway.

SB Nation writers were recently asked to vote on the seven major NHL awards. This week and next, the results will be unveiled at the main site with today featuring the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy , "an annual award given to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of ... (more)

The Minnesota Wild were in first place in the NHL standings in early December before the bottom fell out of their season and they finished with their fewest points since 2001-2002. Off-Season Game Plan looks at a Wild roster with plenty of holes, but also reason for optimism, thanks to a strong crop of prospects.