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 2012-13:
Jack Adams Award
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2. Marc Crawford, Vancouver Canucks
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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. Alex Galchenyuk, New York Islanders
2. Philippe Paradis, Chicago Blackhawks
3. Mikhail Grigorenko, Ottawa Senators
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. Jordan Staal, Edmonton Oilers
2. Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins
3. Bobby Ryan, Anaheim Mighty Ducks
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Patrick Marleau, San Jose Sharks
2. Eric Staal, Philadelphia Flyers
3. Evgeni Malkin, 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. Nicklas Lidstr�m, Los Angeles Kings
2. Brent Burns, San Jose Sharks
3. Jack Johnson, Columbus Blue Jackets
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. Bobby Ryan, Anaheim Mighty Ducks
2. Rick Nash, Columbus Blue Jackets
3. Nino Niederreiter, New York Islanders
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game