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. Michel Therrien, Pittsburgh Penguins
2. Terry Murray, Los Angeles Kings
3. Bruce Boudreau, Washington Capitals
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. John Tavares, Philadelphia Flyers
2. Nicklas Bergfors, Anaheim Ducks
3. Simeon Varlamov, Washington Capitals
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 Gaborik, San Jose Sharks
2. Simeon Varlamov, Washington Capitals
3. Alexander Ovechkin, Pittsburgh Penguins
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Evgeni Malkin, Vancouver Canucks
2. Nicklas Bäckström, Washington Capitals
3. Alexander Ovechkin, Pittsburgh Penguins
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. Alex Edler, Vancouver Canucks
2. Chris Pronger, Chicago Blackhawks
3. Mike Green, 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. David Backes, St. Louis Blues
2. Milan Lucic, Boston Bruins
3. Ryan Kesler, San Jose Sharks
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game