25-4-2014 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 2013-14:
Jack Adams Award
1. Andy Murray, Los Angeles Kings
2. , Kassel Huskies (New York Rangers)
3. Curt Fraser, Winnipeg Jets
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Seth Jones, Montreal Canadiens
2. Sebastian Collberg, Los Angeles Kings
3. Nathan MacKinnon, New York Islanders
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, Anaheim Mighty Ducks
2. Alexander Ovechkin, Minnesota Wild
3. Roberto Luongo, Dallas Stars
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Rick Nash, New York Rangers
2. Bobby Ryan, Anaheim Mighty Ducks
3. Alexander Ovechkin, Minnesota Wild
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. Alex Pietrangelo, St. Louis Blues
2. Keith Yandle, Phoenix Coyotes
3. Dion Phaneuf, 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. James van Riemsdyk, Toronto Maple Leafs
2. Jamie Benn, Dallas Stars
3. Jordan Staal, Carolina Hurricanes
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game