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. Todd Richards, Columbus Blue Jackets
2. Lindy Ruff, Buffalo Sabres
3. Adam Oates, Washington Capitals
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Sam Reinhart, Tampa Bay Lightning
2. Teuvo Teravainen, San Jose Sharks
3. Anthony Mantha, San Jose Sharks
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. Thomas Vanek, Buffalo Sabres
2. Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
3. Loui Eriksson, Columbus Blue Jackets
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Sean Couturier, Tampa Bay Lightning
2. Marian Gaborik, New York Islanders
3. Nicklas Bäckström, Washington Capitals
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. Kris Letang, Florida Panthers
2. Shea Weber, Nashville Predators
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. David Backes, St. Louis Blues
2. Devante Smith-Pelly, Anaheim Mighty Ducks
3. Jordan Caron, New York Islanders
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game