Post by DevilsGM/OilersGM on Feb 17, 2012 20:30:14 GMT -7
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 2015-16:
Jack Adams Award
1. Bob Boughner, Buffalo Sabres
2. Jacques Lemaire, Columbus Blue Jackets
3. Mark Bernard, Tampa Bay Lightning
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Kim Lilja, Detroit Red Wings
2. Justin Flaherty, Chicago Blackhawks
3. Mikhail Shikolenko, Pittsburgh Penguins
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. Axel Blomqvist, Pittsburgh Penguins
2. Derick Brassard, Columbus Blue Jackets
3. Viktor Stålberg, Columbus Blue Jackets
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Jason Pominville, St. Louis Blues
2. Pierre Desbiens, Dallas Stars
3. Derick Brassard, Columbus Blue Jackets
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. Seth Jones, Pittsburgh Penguins
2. Stefan Elliott, Colorado Avalanche
3. Drew Doughty, New York Rangers
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. Scott Hartnell, Carolina Hurricanes
2. Brent Burns, Minnesota Wild
3. Evander Kane, New York Islanders
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game
Here are the candidates for season 2015-16:
Jack Adams Award
1. Bob Boughner, Buffalo Sabres
2. Jacques Lemaire, Columbus Blue Jackets
3. Mark Bernard, Tampa Bay Lightning
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Kim Lilja, Detroit Red Wings
2. Justin Flaherty, Chicago Blackhawks
3. Mikhail Shikolenko, Pittsburgh Penguins
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. Axel Blomqvist, Pittsburgh Penguins
2. Derick Brassard, Columbus Blue Jackets
3. Viktor Stålberg, Columbus Blue Jackets
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Jason Pominville, St. Louis Blues
2. Pierre Desbiens, Dallas Stars
3. Derick Brassard, Columbus Blue Jackets
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. Seth Jones, Pittsburgh Penguins
2. Stefan Elliott, Colorado Avalanche
3. Drew Doughty, New York Rangers
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. Scott Hartnell, Carolina Hurricanes
2. Brent Burns, Minnesota Wild
3. Evander Kane, New York Islanders
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game