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. Peter DeBoer, New Jersey Devils
2. Adam Oates, Washington Capitals
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Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Stefan Noesen, Anaheim Mighty Ducks
2. Blake Clarke, Arizona Coyotes
3. Tyler Benson, 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. Patrick Kane, New York Islanders
2. Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
3. Filip Forsberg, New Jersey Devils
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Nathan Horton, Columbus Blue Jackets
2. Ryan Getzlaf, Anaheim Mighty Ducks
3. Andrew Ladd, Dallas Stars
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. Brandon Gormley, Arizona Coyotes
2. Dustin Byfuglien, Pittsburgh Penguins
3. Adam Larsson, New Jersey Devils
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. Michael McCarron, Montreal Canadiens
2. Dustin Brown, Los Angeles Kings
3. Milan Lucic, Boston Bruins
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game