In an unprecedented move, the NHL announced today that it would be awarding the Hart Trophy (Most Valuable Player) to Alastair Forbes, a Torontonian writer, Actor and journalist for the Floater Blog who does not even play in the NHL.
"We recognize that this is an unusual step however when you look at the athletic capabilities of Alastair and what amazing things he could have done if he decided to play in the NHL it just makes sense. The NHL needs a young, vibrant, incredibly attractive MVP and that's what we are getting with Alastair Forbes."
- Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner
Forbes beat out competitive hopefuls in Jaromir Jagr and Joe Thornton to win the Hart Trophy. They also decided that rather than awarding the Vezina Trophy (Best Goaltender) to the most boring player to watch in hockey (MIkka Kiprussoff), to give it to Forbes as a bonus even though he would have played Center or Right Wing.
"We recognize that this is an unusual step however when you look at the athletic capabilities of Alastair and what amazing things he could have done if he decided to play in the NHL it just makes sense. The NHL needs a young, vibrant, incredibly attractive MVP and that's what we are getting with Alastair Forbes."
- Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner
Forbes beat out competitive hopefuls in Jaromir Jagr and Joe Thornton to win the Hart Trophy. They also decided that rather than awarding the Vezina Trophy (Best Goaltender) to the most boring player to watch in hockey (MIkka Kiprussoff), to give it to Forbes as a bonus even though he would have played Center or Right Wing.
Hart and Vezina Trophy Winner, Alastair Forbes
"We had been scouting Forbes for a long time. Ever since his school days when he would absolutely dominate the ball hockey competitions we knew he had something special in him. There is no doubt that had he been playing this year he would have beat out Thornton and Jagr for the trophy, so why not just call a spade a spade and do what's right."
- Bill Daly, NHL Vice-President
The Floater Blog wishes to extend a huge congratulation for what would have been a lot of hard work had Forbes played in the NHL. Congratulations Alastair, you deserve it.
- The Blogastair, reporitng live on location, Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto, Ontario
- Bill Daly, NHL Vice-President
The Floater Blog wishes to extend a huge congratulation for what would have been a lot of hard work had Forbes played in the NHL. Congratulations Alastair, you deserve it.
- The Blogastair, reporitng live on location, Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto, Ontario
1 comment:
finally, an award given to someone who deserves it! ;-)
Hope all is well in the Great White North.
I recently moved back to Maine (Orono) from Philadelphia, PA, and I gotta say, it's great having the CBC channel again!
peace...tfkop
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