25-4-2017 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 2016-17:
Jack Adams Award
1. Alexandr Zerbajev, Dallas Stars
2. Don Lever, Buffalo Sabres
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. Nikita Burkov, Montreal Canadiens
2. Joshua Ho-Sang, Florida Panthers
3. Adam Musil, Winnipeg Jets
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, Ottawa Senators
2. Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins
3. James Neal, Edmonton Oilers
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Steven Stamkos, Boston Bruins
2. Brandon Sutter, St. Louis Blues
3. Evgeni Malkin, 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. Matt Dumba, Tampa Bay Lightning
2. Dion Phaneuf, Los Angeles Kings
3. Alexander Edler, Dallas Stars
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. Ryan Getzlaf, New York Rangers
2. Anze Kopitar, Los Angeles Kings
3. Dustin Byfuglien, Montreal Canadiens
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game