As a lacrosse blogger, it is my solemn duty to post my predictions for all the major NLL awards. It’s a responsibility that I take seriously, and so after at least 45 seconds of consideration per award, here are my choices.

Final standings

East

1. Rochester Knighthawks
2. Toronto Rock
3. Buffalo Bandits
4. Philadelphia Wings

West

1. Calgary Roughnecks
2. Minnesota Swarm
3. Colorado Mammoth
4. Washington Stealth
5. Edmonton Rush

Individual Awards

MVP: Dan Dawson. Runner-up: Garrett Billings

Goaltender of the Year: Anthony Cosmo. Runner-up: Aaron Bold

Defensive Player of the Year: Kyle Rubisch. Runner-up: Paul Dawson

Transition Player of the Year: Jordan MacIntosh. Runner-up: Paul Rabil. Yes, Rabil.

Rookie of the Year: Mark Matthews. Runner-up: Kiel Matisz

Les Bartley (Coach of the Year): Troy Cordingley. Runner-up: Joe Sullivan

GM of the Year: Curt Styres. Runner-up: Steve Dietrich