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. Patrick Roy, Edmonton Oilers
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Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Hunter Shinkaruk, San Jose Sharks
2. Roland McKeown, Florida Panthers
3. Seth Jones, Calgary Flames
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. Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
3. Corey Perry, Pittsburgh Penguins
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Jordan Eberle, Colorado Avalanche
2. Corey Perry, Pittsburgh Penguins
3. Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
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. Shea Weber, Colorado Avalanche
2. Erik Karlsson, Ottawa Senators
3. Justin Schultz, Pittsburgh Penguins
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. Patrik Berglund, Toronto Maple Leafs
2. Drew Stafford, Montreal Canadiens
3. Jordan Staal, New Jersey Devils
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game
