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 2013-14:
Jack Adams Award
1. Paul Maurice, Carolina Hurricanes
2. Bill Moores, Edmonton Oilers
3. Lindy Ruff, Buffalo Sabres
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Sven Bartschi, New Jersey Devils
2. Kjell Hermann, Pittsburgh Penguins
3. Del Jensen, Nashville Predators
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. Corey Perry, Anaheim Mighty Ducks
2. Rick Nash, Columbus Blue Jackets
3. Evgeni Malkin, New Jersey Devils
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Paul Stastny, Colorado Avalanche
2. Magnus Paajarvi, 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. P.K. Subban, Los Angeles Kings
2. Brent Burns, San Jose Sharks
3. Adam Larsson, New Jersey Devils
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. James van Riemsdyk, Philadelphia Flyers
2. Rick Nash, Columbus Blue Jackets
3. Ryan Getzlaf, Atlanta Thrashers
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game