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 2016-17:
Jack Adams Award1. Jon Cooper, Tampa Bay Lightning
2. Darryl Sutter, Los Angeles Kings
3. Lindy Ruff, Dallas Stars
Annual award given to the
coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy1. Borat Sagdiyev, Vancouver Canucks
2. Patrice Lemieux, Dallas Stars
3. Stéphane Tardif, Winnipeg Jets
Annual award given to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League
Hart Memorial Trophy1. Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
2. Jamie Benn, Dallas Stars
3. Max Pacioretty, Montreal Canadiens
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy1. Kyle Turris, Ottawa Senators
2. Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks
3. Jee Beauregard, Arizona Coyotes
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 Trophy1. Erik Karlsson, Ottawa Senators
2. P.K. Subban, Montreal Canadiens
3. Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Arizona Coyotes
Annual award given to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position
Frank J. Selke Trophy1. David Backes, St. Louis Blues
2. Dwight King, Los Angeles Kings
3. Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wing
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game