The NHL named its three stars of the week for January 17-23. Tim Thomas was the first star, Steven Stamkos is the second star and Martin Brodeur was named the third star. Let’s take a look at their great weeks, which includes input from us as well as information from the NHL’s press release.
First star: Thomas
Tim Thomas just keeps winning save/goalie/player of the night/week/year(?) awards during his absolutely outstanding 2010-11 season. It’s a stretch to call last week his best, but it might have been the peak of his 2011 so far.
Second star: Stamkos
What better way to follow the odds-on Vezina Trophy winner than with a player who might win the Art Ross and Hart Trophies? Stamkos managed to take the league lead in points on Sunday, but his week was pretty great overall.
Third star: Brodeur
While Thomas is a star of the present and Stamkos covers the present and the future, Brodeur is obviously an icon whose best days are likely behind him. Still, it’s great to see the future Hall of Famer’s name on such a list. Especially considering how miserable New Jersey’s season has been.