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 2008-09:
Jack Adams Award
1. Michel Therrien, Pittsburgh Penguins
2. Ken Hitchcock, Columbus Blue Jackets
3. Guy Carbonneau, Montreal Canadiens
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Evgeny Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins
2. Andrei Kostitsyn, Montreal Canadiens
3. Travis Zajac, New Jersey Devils
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. Ilya Kovalchuk, Atlanta Thrashers
2. Joe Thornton, San Jose Sharks
3. Marc-André Fleury, Pittsburgh Penguins
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Marian Hossa, Ottawa Senators
2. Ilya Kovalchuk, Atlanta Thrashers
3. Thomas Vanek, San Jose Sharks
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. Nicklas Lidström, Detroit Red Wings
2. Mike Green, Washington Capitals
3. Chris Pronger, Anaheim Mighty Ducks
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. Steve Bernier, Vancouver Canucks
2. Paul Gaustad, St. Louis Blues
3. Ryan Getzlaf, Anaheim Mighty Ducks
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game
