NHL nominates players for NHL Awards
The NHL has released the annual list of award nominees. For each category in which the winner is voted, there are three nominees. The annual NHL Awards Ceremony is held right after the Stanley Cup Finals.
Here are the candidates for season 2012-13:
Jack Adams Award
1. MetalCharlo, Philadelphia Flyers
2. Claude Poirier, Boston Bruins
3. Youri1515, Los Angeles Kings
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Brendan Gallagher, Montreal Canadiens
2. Alex Galchenyuk, Montreal Canadiens
3. Vladimir Tarasenko, St. Louis Blues
Annual award given to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League
Hart Memorial Trophy
1. Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
2. Rick Nash, New York Rangers
3. James Neal, Los Angeles Kings
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
2. Joe Thornton, Boston Bruins
3. Rick Nash, New York Rangers
Annual award given to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability
James Norris Memorial Trophy
1. Brent Seabrook, Chicago Blackhawks
2. Brent Burns, Pittsburgh Penguins
3. Ryan Suter, Minnesota Wild
Annual award given to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position
Frank J. Selke Trophy
1. Jim O'Brien, Ottawa Senators
2. Jared Boll, Columbus Blue Jackets
3. Evander Kane, Winnipeg Jets
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game