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 2013-14:
Jack Adams Award
1. charbsy22, Minnesota Wild
2. tehboss, Toronto Maple Leafs
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. Mark McNeill, Edmonton Oilers
2. Darcy Kuemper, Minnesota Wild
3. Jonathan Charbonneau, Minnesota Wild
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. Patrick Kane, New York Rangers
2. Corey Perry, San Jose Sharks
3. Logan Couture, Washington Capitals
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Bobby Ryan, San Jose Sharks
2. Patrick Kane, New York Rangers
3. Brad Marchand, San Jose Sharks
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. Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay Lightning
2. Erik Karlsson, Colorado Avalanche
3. P.K. Subban, Montreal Canadiens
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. Brock Nelson, New York Islanders
2. Ryan Johansen, Columbus Blue Jackets
3. Jordan Staal, Carolina Hurricanes
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game