25-4-2009 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 2008-09:
Jack Adams Award
1. , Kärpät Oulu (
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2. Terry Murray, Florida Panthers
3. Don Hay, Calgary Flames
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Brandon Sutter, St. Louis Blues
2. Steven Stamkos, Detroit Red Wings
3. Patrick Maroon, 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. Joe Pavelski, Boston Bruins
2. Milan Hejduk, Colorado Avalanche
3. Alex Ovechkin, New York Islanders
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Patrik Elias, Columbus Blue Jackets
2. Milan Hejduk, Colorado Avalanche
3. Steven Stamkos, 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. Sergei Gonchar, Columbus Blue Jackets
2. Zdeno Chara, St. Louis Blues
3. Brent Seabrook, 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. Josef Vasicek, Carolina Hurricanes
2. David Moss, Calgary Flames
3. Dave Scatchard, New York Islanders
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game