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. Scotty Bowman, Detroit Red Wings
2. Andy Murray, Los Angeles Kings
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. Nicklas Bäckström, Washington Capitals
2. Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks
3. Patrick Kane, 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. Jaromir Jagr, Los Angeles Kings
2. Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
3. Zach Parisé, New Jersey Devils
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Vincent Lecavalier, Tampa Bay Lightning
2. Zach Parisé, New Jersey Devils
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. Nicklas Lidström, Detroit Red Wings
2. Joni Pitkänen, Los Angeles Kings
3. Sergei Gonchar, 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. Ryane Clowe, San Jose Sharks
2. Chris Neil, Ottawa Senators
3. Alexander Svitov, Columbus Blue Jackets
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game
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