If your’e a true online sports wagering playa, you probably have some bets going on the NHL Awards tonight. I know I do. it should be an interesting award show because, unlike Tiger’s US Open odds, there don’t seem to be too many locks. Here are my award picks.

HART TROPHY (Ovechkin, Malkin, Datsyuk)

Who should win: Alexander Ovechkin

Who will win: Alexander Ovechkin. Don’t let Malkin’s playoff performance influence you — that’s not part of the Hart consideration. Ovechkin was the best player on Earth for the second straight year.

VEZINA TROPHY (Thomas, Mason, Backstrom)

Who should win: Tim Thomas

Who will win: Tim Thomas

Mason was the most valuable goalie in the league, but this award is for the BEST. Timmy was the man this year, leading the league in save percentage and GAA.

VEZINA TROPHY (Chara, Green, Lidstrom)

Who should win: Zdeno Chara

Who will win: Nicklas Lidstrom

Hopefully I’m wrong. it’s Chara’s year — Lidstrom is amazing but he wasn’t quite as good as always this season. Very tough one to predict — some special betting software would help.

CALDER TROPHY (Mason, Ryan, Versteeg)

Who should win: Steve Mason

Who will win: Steve Mason

Columbus was nothing without Mason. I still think he should win the Hart too, but the Calder will suffice for the upstart goalie.

SELKE TROPHY (Datsyuk, Richards, Kesler)

Who should win: Mike Richards

Who will win: Pavel Datsyuk

Datsyuk is the standard for defensive excellence and he’ll be rewarded, but I think Richards, the shorthanded dynamo, had a bigger impact in terms of his ability to seriously disrupt opposing offenses.

Hope you enjoyed these sports predictions! Enjoy the awards and watch out for Ron MacLean!