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. Terry Murray, Los Angeles Kings
2. Joel Quenneville, Chicago Blackhawks
3. Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Braden Holtby, Washington Capitals
2. Mika Zibanejad, Ottawa Senators
3. Brandon Saad, Chicago Blackhawks
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. Rick Nash, New York Rangers
2. Taylor Hall, Edmonton Oilers
3. Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Joe Thornton, San Jose Sharks
2. Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
3. Taylor Hall, Edmonton Oilers
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. Ryan Suter, Minnesota Wild
3. Erik Karlsson, Ottawa Senators
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. Guillaume Latendresse, Ottawa Senators
2. Matt Martin, New York Islanders
3. Jordan Staal, Carolina Hurricanes
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game
