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 2010-11:
Jack Adams Award
1. Jacques Martin, Ottawa Senators
2. Paul Maurice, Carolina Hurricanes
3. Craig Ramsay, Philadelphia Flyers
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Tuukka Rask, Boston Bruins
2. Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay Lightning
3. Artem Anisimov, New York Rangers
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. Marian Hossa, Florida Panthers
2. Dany Heatley, Ottawa Senators
3. Daniel Alfredsson, Florida Panthers
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Steven Stamkos, Ottawa Senators
2. Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
3. Travis Zajac, New Jersey Devils
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. Kimmo Timonen, Ottawa Senators
2. Dion Phaneuf, Philadelphia Flyers
3. Chris Pronger, Philadelphia Flyers
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. Maxim Lapierre, Montreal Canadiens
2. David Backes, St. Louis Blues
3. Ryan Getzlaf, Phoenix Coyotes
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game
Mar 8 Juin - 17:51