nominates players for
Awards
The
has released the annual list of award nominees. For each category in which the winner is voted, there are three nominees. The annual
Awards Ceremony is held right after the Stanley Cup Finals.
Here are the candidates for season 2012-13:
Jack Adams Award
1. Andy Murray, Los Angeles Kings
2. Ted Nolan, New York Rangers
3. Alexandr Zerbajev, Carolina Hurricanes
Annual award given to the
coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Olli Määttä, Pittsburgh Penguins
2. Hampus Lindholm, Anaheim Ducks
3. Filip Forsberg, Washington Capitals
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. Max Pacioretty, Montreal Canadiens
2. Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning
3. Patrick Kane, Winnipeg Jets
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Anze Kopitar, Los Angeles Kings
2. Max Pacioretty, Montreal Canadiens
3. Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning
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. Duncan Keith, Chicago Blackhawks
2. Alexander Edler, Vancouver Canucks
3. Mike Green, Washington Capitals
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. Matt Martin, New York Islanders
2. Cal Clutterbuck, Minnesota Wild
3. Dwight King, Los Angeles Kings
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game