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 2014-15:
Jack Adams Award
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2. Jacques Martin, Ottawa Senators3. Ivan Hlinka, Pittsburgh Penguins
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Leon Draisaitl, Phoenix Coyotes
2. Ross Nuransuk, Pittsburgh Penguins3. Rasmus Ristolainen, 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. Cam Atkinson, Edmonton Oilers
2. Olli Jokinen, Florida Panthers
3. Vincent Lecavalier, Washington CapitalsAnnual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Columbus Blue Jackets
2. Vincent Trochek, Ottawa Senators3. Milan Hejduk, Colorado Avalanche
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. Jay Bouwmeester, Florida Panthers
2. Victor Hedman, Detroit Red Wings3. Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Phoenix Coyotes
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. Jeff Cowan, Calgary Flames
2. David Moss, Calgary Flames3. Tuomo Ruutu, Ottawa Senators
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game
King Clancy
Jordan Staal William Jennings
Onderj Pavelec Bill Masterton
David Legwand Maurice Richard
Taylor Hall Art Ross
Vincent Lecavalier Conn Smyth
Marc Savard Vezina
Andrei Vasilevskiy