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. Ivan Hlinka, Pittsburgh Penguins
2. Alpo Suhonen, Chicago Blackhawks
3. Craig MacTavish, Edmonton Oilers
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. David Dziurzynski, Ottawa Senators
2. Braden Holtby, Washington Capitals
3. Nail Yakupov, Anaheim Mighty Ducks
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. Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
2. Travis Zajac, Toronto Maple Leafs
3. Steven Stamkos, Ottawa Senators
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks
2. Max Pacioretty, Los Angeles Kings
3. Travis Zajac, Toronto Maple Leafs
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. Dion Phaneuf, Toronto Maple Leafs
2. Alexander Edler, Vancouver Canucks
3. Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings
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. Scott Hartnell, Philadelphia Flyers
2. Bobby Ryan, Edmonton Oilers
3. Tuomo Ruutu, Carolina Hurricanes
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game