Nominations 2009

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 2008-09:

Jack Adams Award
1. Joel Quenneville, Colorado Avalanche
2. Brian Sutter, Chicago Blackhawks
3. Tom Renney, New York Rangers
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success

Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Steve Mason, Colorado Avalanche
2. Kyle Okposo, Philadelphia Flyers
3. Bobby Ryan, Anaheim Mighty Ducks
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. Alexander Ovechkin, Chicago Blackhawks
2. Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks
3. Patrick Marleau, San Jose Sharks
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Thomas Vanek, Pittsburgh Penguins
2. Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks
3. Jason Pominville, Phoenix 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 Trophy
1. Nicklas Lidström, Philadelphia Flyers
2. Bryan McCabe, Carolina Hurricanes
3. Dion Phaneuf, Chicago Blackhawks
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. Chris Neil, Ottawa Senators
2. Ryan Craig, Tampa Bay Lightning
3. Guillaume Latendresse, Columbus Blue Jackets
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game