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. Lindy Ruff, Buffalo Sabres
2. Adam Oates, Washington Capitals
3. Barry Trotz, Nashville Predators
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Brock Nelson, New York Islanders
2. Markus Granlund, Toronto Maple Leafs
3. Vladislav Namestnikov, Tampa Bay Lightning
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. Henrik Sedin, Vancouver Canucks
2. Jordan Staal, Columbus Blue Jackets
3. Phil Kessel, Vancouver Canucks
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Jonathan Drouin, Tampa Bay Lightning
2. Andrew Ladd, Winnipeg Jets
3. Johan Franzen, 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. Brian Campbell, Florida Panthers
2. Keith Yandle, St. Louis Blues
3. Alexander Edler, Columbus Blue Jackets
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. Milan Lucic, Boston Bruins
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