25-4-2013 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 2012-13:
Jack Adams Award
1. Claude Julien, Boston Bruins
2. Joel Quenneville, Chicago Blackhawks
3. Dan Bylsma, Pittsburgh Penguins
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Alex Galchenyuk, Montreal Canadiens
2. Evgeni Kuznetsov, Dallas Stars
3. Simon Després, Pittsburgh Penguins
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. Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
2. Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning
3. Zach Parisé, Minnesota Wild
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Johan Franzen, Detroit Red Wings
2. Zach Parisé, Minnesota Wild
3. Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning
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. Mike Green, Washington Capitals
2. Erik Karlsson, Ottawa Senators
3. Alex Pietrangelo, St. Louis Blues
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. Ryan Getzlaf, Anaheim Mighty Ducks
2. Martin Hanzal, Phoenix Coyotes
3. Troy Brouwer, Washington Capitals
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game