As Selected By: SensChirpAlfredsson is another one of those players who isn't really blowing the league away in any one category. Alfredsson's presence alongside Mike Fisher in almost any situation also has Fisher on pace for a career season.Ottawa Senators' Runner-Up: Anton Volchenkov. As Selected By: Mark RitterHonestly, I'm afraid of what Mark would do to me if I didn't mention his undying hope that Pronger wins the Norris Trophy this year.That being said, Pronger has certainly changed the back end in Philly for the better.Combining with Kimo Timmonen, Braydon Coburn, and Matt Carle, Pronger has given the Flyers big expectations on the back end.For one, Pronger currently sits ninth in scoring for defensemen with 20 points. He's just outside of the top 15 with a plus-nine rating and his 32 shifts per game are tops in the league, while his 26 and a half minutes of ice time are good for a home in the top five.Pronger's ability to slide into the Philadelphia Flyers' system and integrate himself (especially offensively) has been valuable to the struggling team. 
It may also see a personal milestone for Pronger, as he could break the 50-point plateau for the first time since 2006/07, and the fourth time in his career.Philadelphia Flyers' Runner Up: Mike Richards. Wouldn't that be somethingWhile the numbers are already All-Star worthy, joining the half-century club in two different statistics would be award worthy for the Penguins' superstar, as he looks for a third-straight trip to the Stanley Cup Finals.Pittsburgh Penguins' Runner Up: Marc-Andre Fleury. This year, he's stepping on their shoulders as he climbs to the top of the pack.Stamkos underwent one of the fastest transformations from potential bust (or just a bust as many perceived him to be), to franchise player in Tampa Bay.Currently second on the team in points and tied for seventh in the league in goals, Stamkos has jumped quickly to that upper-level of NHL talent, forgoing the sophomore slump that so many of his classmates are stuck in.It's yet to be seen if the "Surge of Stamkos" will continue in full blast for the rest of the season, but it's hard to argue that he's been a dynamo for Tampa. Both on the score sheet, and on the highlight reels.Tampa Bay Lightning Runner Up: Martin St. LouisWatch the draft experience for Stamkos here: http://

As Selected By: Bryan ThielThe play as of late from Phil Kessel and Nik Hagman has certainly brought them into this discussion, but when the Leafs were struggling offensively early in the season, Kaberle kept them going.Pulling an Andrei Markov (leading his team in points while being a defenseman), Kaberle has been on another planet in regards to moving the puck this year.His 29 assists have him on pace for a (albeit unlikely) career high of 74, and they currently have him ranked third in the league behind Joe Thornton and Ryan Getzlaf.While he's one back of points leader Mike Green in the defenseman scoring race, Kaberle has been outstanding for the Leafs this year, proving that holding on to him may have been a great move for noweven if it only increases his trade value.Toronto Maple Leafs' Runner Up: Nik Hagman. While players like Nicklas Backstrom and Alexander Semin draw their fair share of headlines and features, and Mike Green may be the premier offensive defenseman, no one does it like Ovie. He's missed eight games this year and still leads his team in scoring. Over half of the Colts roster is injured. The Colts did not practice today, but they submitted an injury report to the NFL that stated 27 players would have sat out practice, and two would be limited.The Colts did not practice today, as their next game comes in less than three days 18 of the 29 are starting players. So the Colts have four healthy startersManning's injury is descried as glute, which means he has a sore azz.
One player not on the list was Dallas Clark, who appeared to be injured after scoring a touchdown. Joseph Addai, Gary Brackett, Raheem Brock, Donald Brown, Melvin Bullitt, Keyunta Dawson, Kyle DeVan, Ryan Diem, Eric Foster, Aaron Francisco, Pierre Garcon, Anthony Gonzalez, Kelvin Hayden, Tim Jennings, Charlie Johnson Jacob Lacey, Peyton Manning, Robert Mathis, Dan Muir, Jerraud Powers, Jamey Richard, Tom Santi, Clint Session, Chad Simpson, Tony Ugoh, Adam Vinatieri, and Reggie Wayne would all have missed practice according to the Colts. Dwight Freeney and Antoine Bethea would have missed practice for rest. This article is also featured on Reservation For Six.