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 2016-17:
Jack Adams Award
1. Larry Robinson, New Jersey Devils
2. Dave King, Columbus Blue Jackets
3. Michel Therrien, Toronto Maple Leafs
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Alexander Wennberg, Columbus Blue Jackets
2. Phil Wilkinson, Anaheim Mighty Ducks
3. Mac Carruth, Chicago Blackhawks
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. Valeri Nichushkin, Nashville Predators
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. James Neal, Pittsburgh Penguins
2. Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
3. Valeri Nichushkin, Nashville Predators
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. P.K. Subban, Montreal Canadiens
2. Kris Letang, Pittsburgh Penguins
3. Alexander Edler, Vancouver Canucks
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. Jordan Staal, Carolina Hurricanes
2. Matt Martin, Montreal Canadiens
3. Cal Clutterbuck, New York Islanders
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game