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 2017-18:
Jack Adams Award
1. Lindy Ruff, Minnesota Wild
2. Dave King, Columbus Blue Jackets
3. Jacques Martin, Ottawa Senators
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Anthony Mantha, Detroit Red Wings
2. Oscar Wetterstrum, Montreal Canadiens
3. Richard Pecina, Buffalo Sabres
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. Bobby Ryan, Ottawa Senators
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. Bobby Ryan, Ottawa Senators
3. James Neal, Pittsburgh Penguins
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. Cody Franson, Toronto Maple Leafs
2. Alex Pietrangelo, St. Louis Blues
3. Erik Karlsson, Ottawa Senators
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. James Wright, Winnipeg Jets
2. Matt Martin, Montreal Canadiens
3. James Neal, Pittsburgh Penguins
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game