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 2014-15:

Jack Adams Award
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success

1. Todd Richards, Atlanta Thrashers
2. Ken Hitchcock, St. Louis Blues
3. Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers


Calder Memorial Trophy
Annual award given to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League

1. Filip Forsberg, Nashville Predators
2. Jake Allen, St. Louis Blues
3. Teuvo Teravainen, Chicago Blackhawks


Hart Memorial Trophy
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team

1. Evander Kane, Atlanta Thrashers
2. Evgeni Malkin, Edmonton Oilers
3. Jamie Benn, Dallas Stars


Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
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

1. Corey Perry, Anaheim Mighty Ducks
2. Jamie Benn, Dallas Stars
3. Taylor Hall, Edmonton Oilers


James Norris Memorial Trophy
Annual award given to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position

1. Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay Lightning
2. Alex Pietrangelo, St. Louis Blues
3. Duncan Keith, Chicago Blackhawks


Frank J. Selke Trophy
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game

1. Milan Lucic, Boston Bruins
2. Evander Kane, Atlanta Thrashers
3. David Backes, St. Louis Blues