Hughes second in PHWA mid-season Calder Trophy voting

The Professional Hockey Writers Association released their mid-season NHL award winners and Vancouver Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes placed second in Calder Trophy votes.

The rookie rearguard came in second in votes to @Colorado Avalance D @Cale Makar.

Hughes is third in scoring among all rookies positing five goals and 29 assists in 48 games this season. Named to the all-star game as the Pacific Divisions last man in, he’ll be in tough to beat out Makar for this year’s Calder Trophy.

PHWA president and TSN reporter Frank Seravalli tweeted Thursday that Makar won in a landslide fashion taking 101 first-place votes to Hughes’ 11.

Here’s the full list of the midseason award winners:

Full results for the PHWA’s 2019-20 MIDSEASON NHL AWARDS:

Hart Trophy – to the player adjudged to be most valuable to his team.

1. @Connor McDavid, @Edmonton Oilers
2. @Nathan MacKinnon, @Colorado Avalanche
3. @David Pastrnak, @Boston Bruins

Norris Trophy – to the defenseman who demonstrates the greatest all-round ability in the position.

1. @John Carlson, @Washington Capitals
2. @Roman Josi, @Nashville Predators
3. @Dougie Hamilton, @Carolina Hurricanes

Selke Trophy – to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.

1. @Sean Couturier, @Philadelphia Flyers
2. @Patrice Bergeron, @Boston Bruins
3. @Ryan O’Reilly, @St. Louis Blues

Calder Trophy – to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition.

1. @Cale Makar, @Colorado Avalanche
2. @Quinn Hughes, @Vancouver Canucks
3. @Victor Olofsson, @Buffalo Sabres

Lady Byng Trophy – to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.

1. @Nathan MacKinnon, @Colorado Avalanche
2. @Auston Matthews, @Toronto Maple Leafs
3. @Ryan O’Reilly, @St. Louis Blues

Vezina Trophy – to the goaltender adjudged to be the best at his position.

1. @Connor Hellebuyck, @Winnipeg Jets
2. @Ben Bishop, @Dallas Stars
3. @Darcy Kuemper, @Arizona Coyotes

Jack Adams Award – to the coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success.

1. Mike Sullivan, @Pittsburgh Penguins
2. John Tortorella, @Columbus Blue Jackets
3. Craig Berube, @St. Louis Blues

Jim Gregory GM of the Year Award – to the General Manager adjusted to have contributed most to his team’s success.

1. Joe Sakic, @Colorado Avalanche
2. John Chayka, @Arizona Coyotes
3. Doug Armstrong, @St. Louis Blues

Rod Langway Award – to the defenseman who best excels in the defensive aspect of the game.

1. @Jaccob Slavin, @Carolina Hurricanes
2. @Victor Hedman, @Tampa Bay Lightning
3. @Roman Josi, @Nashville Predators

Comeback Player of the Year Award – to the player who returned to a previous high level of performance that was interrupted by subpar play, long-term injury or major illness.

1. @William Nylander, @Toronto Maple Leafs
2. @Anthony Duclair, @Ottawa Senators
3. @Max Pacioretty, @Vegas Golden Knights