25-4-2016 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 2015-16:
Jack Adams Award
1. Corey Fermin, Montreal Canadiens
2. Alexandr Zerbajev, Dallas Stars
3. Ken Hitchcock, Carolina Hurricanes
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Oscar Dansk, Columbus Blue Jackets
2. Ryan Hartman, Winnipeg Jets
3. Elias Lindholm, Boston Bruins
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. Corey Perry, Anaheim Mighty Ducks
2. Steven Stamkos, Boston Bruins
3. Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Bobby Ryan, Anaheim Mighty Ducks
2. Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins
3. Steven Stamkos, Boston Bruins
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, Los Angeles Kings
2. Alexander Edler, Dallas Stars
3. Kris Letang, Pittsburgh Penguins
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. Anze Kopitar, Los Angeles Kings
2. Maxim Lapierre, Florida Panthers
3. Martin Hanzal, Florida Panthers
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game