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 2010-11:
Jack Adams Award
1. Patrick Roy, Columbus Blue Jackets
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3. Paul Maurice, Carolina Hurricanes
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Jonathan Bernier, Los Angeles Kings
2. Jack Campbell, Columbus Blue Jackets
3. Kris Chucko, Calgary Flames
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. Sidney Crosby, Philadelphia Flyers
2. Rick Nash, Los Angeles Kings
3. Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Travis Zajac, Boston Bruins
2. Sidney Crosby, Philadelphia Flyers
3. Nicklas Bäckström, 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, Vancouver Canucks
2. Chris Pronger, Philadelphia Flyers
3. Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings
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. Travis Zajac, Boston Bruins
2. Nathan Horton, New Jersey Devils
3. Ryan Getzlaf, Vancouver Canucks
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game