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 2015-16:
Jack Adams Award
1. Ivan Hlinka, Pittsburgh Penguins
2. Michel Therrien, Toronto Maple Leafs
3. Bob Hartley, Colorado Avalanche
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Jason Akeson, Philadelphia Flyers
2. Tyler Biggs, Edmonton Oilers
3. Derrick Pouliot, Pittsburgh Penguins
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. Milan Lucic, Boston Bruins
2. James Neal, Pittsburgh Penguins
3. Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
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. James Neal, Pittsburgh Penguins
3. Bobby Ryan, Ottawa Senators
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. David Savard, Anaheim Mighty Ducks
2. Kris Letang, Pittsburgh Penguins
3. Cody Franson, Toronto Maple Leafs
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. Nino Niederreiter, Minnesota Wild
2. Jordan Staal, Carolina Hurricanes
3. Matt Martin, Montreal Canadiens
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game