Trophy candidates

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. Scotty Bowman, Detroit Red Wings
2. Pat Burns, Boston Bruins
3. Andy Murray, Los Angeles Kings
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success

Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Chris Kreider, New York Rangers
2. Braden Holtby, Washington Capitals
3. Petr Mrazek, Detroit Red Wings
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. Martin St. Louis, Los Angeles Kings
3. Daniel Sedin, Vancouver Canucks
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Corey Perry, Anaheim Mighty Ducks
2. Andrew Ladd, Winnipeg Jets
3. Joe Thornton, Detroit Red Wings
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. Erik Karlsson, Ottawa Senators
2. Ryan Whitney, Winnipeg Jets
3. Mike Green, Washington Capitals
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. Martin Hanzal, Winnipeg Jets
2. Troy Brouwer, Washington Capitals
3. David Backes, St. Louis Blues
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game