nominates players for
Awards
The
has released the annual list of award nominees. For each category in which the winner is voted, there are three nominees. The annual
Awards Ceremony is held right after the Stanley Cup Finals.
Here are the candidates for season 2016-17:
Jack Adams AwardNOT DECERNED THIS YEAR
Annual award given to the
coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy1. Michael McCarron, San Jose Sharks
2. Matt Murray, New York Islanders
3. Pavel Zacha, Anaheim Ducks
Annual award given to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League
Hart Memorial Trophy1. Nick Bjugstad, Edmonton Oilers
2. Evander Kane, Florida Panthers
3. Evgeni Malkin, Ottawa Senators
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy1. Ryan Getzlaf, Ottawa Senators
2. Jamie Benn, Dallas Stars
3. Tyler Seguin, Minnesota Wild
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 Trophy1. Brent Seabrook, Buffalo Sabres
2. Shea Weber, Buffalo Sabres
3. Victor Hedman, Toronto Maple Leafs
Annual award given to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position
Frank J. Selke Trophy1. Patrick Brown, Chicago Blackhawks
2. Andrew Shaw, San Jose Sharks
3. Joe Colborne, Columbus Blue Jackets
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game