25-4-2015 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 2014-15:
Jack Adams Award
1. Alexandr Zerbajev, Dallas Stars
2. Joe Blow, New York Islanders
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. Ryan Pulock, Boston Bruins
2. Andy McGarry, Dallas Stars
3. Zachary Fucale, Carolina Hurricanes
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. Jacob Markstrom, Florida Panthers
2. Steven Stamkos, Boston Bruins
3. Alexander Ovechkin, Minnesota Wild
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins
2. Alexander Ovechkin, Minnesota Wild
3. Corey Perry, Anaheim Mighty Ducks
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. Cam Fowler, Anaheim Mighty Ducks
2. Dougie Hamilton, Montreal Canadiens
3. Brent Burns, Winnipeg Jets
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. Jamie Benn, Dallas Stars
2. Anze Kopitar, Los Angeles Kings
3. Steve Ott, Columbus Blue Jackets
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game