It's Been Confirmed For Two Detroit Red Wings Superstars: No Lady Byng
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The Detroit Red Wings had two players nominated for the Lady Byng Trophy this season, but neither Vladimir Tarasenko nor Patrick Kane received enough votes to take the hardware home.
Much like their Stanley Cup prospects, both Patrick Kane and Vladimir Tarasenko will have to hope for next season.
Both players were nominated for the Lady Byng Trophy this season, but the Los Angeles Kings' Anze Kopitar would win it in 2025.
He won it for being "nicest NHL player this year" from the mouths of babes, as he only took 2 minor penalties this season, while still maintaining a star-caliber quality of play this season.
"You won the award for the nicest NHL player," said Neza, whose picture read, "Nicest Dad in the NHL." "How does it feel?"
Patrick Kane would finish 21st in Lady Byng voting, while teammate Vladimir Tarasenko would not finish far behind in 24th (1 vote). Tarasenko would tie with Leon Draisaitl, Claude Giroux, and Jack Hughes.
21. Patrick Kane, DET 8 (0-0-1-1-0)
22. Dylan Holloway, STL 8 (0-0-1-0-3)
23. Gustav Forsling, FLA 8 (0-0-0-2-2)
t-24. Leon Draisaitl, EDM 7 (0-1-0-0-0)
t-24. Claude Giroux, OTT 7 (0-1-0-0-0)
t-24. Jack Hughes, NJD 7 (0-1-0-0-0)
t-24. Vladimir Tarasenko, DET 7 (0-1-0-0-0)
22. Dylan Holloway, STL 8 (0-0-1-0-3)
23. Gustav Forsling, FLA 8 (0-0-0-2-2)
t-24. Leon Draisaitl, EDM 7 (0-1-0-0-0)
t-24. Claude Giroux, OTT 7 (0-1-0-0-0)
t-24. Jack Hughes, NJD 7 (0-1-0-0-0)
t-24. Vladimir Tarasenko, DET 7 (0-1-0-0-0)
While we know Kane did his best to help the Red Wings succeed in 2024-25 (it wasn't enough, unfortunately), he didn't do enough to earn a Lady Byng, it appears.
Kane finished the year with 59 points (21-38) and only 12 PIMs to his name, so if we're dividing by 2 PIMs, only 6 minor penalties this season. While teammate Vladimir Tarasenko would tally only 33 points (11-22) and 6 PIMs this year.
Kane's $4 million AAV contract has expired, and he could return to the Red Wings as he hasn't ruled it out yet. But we have yet to make it to July and see what's in store for the Red Wings.
| POLL | ||
JUIN 12 | 79 ANSWERS It's Been Confirmed For Two Detroit Red Wings Superstars: No Lady Byng Should forward Patrick Kane of the Detroit Red Wings have won the Lady Byng Trophy instead of forward Anze Kopitar of the Los Angeles Kings? | ||
| Yes | 45 | 57 % |
| No | 34 | 43 % |
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