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 2009-10:
Jack Adams Award
1. Mike Babcock, Anaheim Mighty Ducks
2. Marc Crawford, Vancouver Canucks
3. Brian Sutter, Chicago Blackhawks
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. T.J. Oshie, Chicago Blackhawks
2. Steven Stamkos , Anaheim Mighty Ducks
3. Logan Couture, San Jose Sharks
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, New York Rangers
2. Roberto Luongo, Vancouver Canucks
3. Brent Krahn, Chicago Blackhawks
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Phil Kessel, New York Rangers
2. Vincent Lecavalier, Boston Bruins
3. Anze Kopitar, Chicago Blackhawks
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. Bryan McCabe, Carolina Hurricanes
2. Brent Seabrook, Columbus Blue Jackets
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. Scott Hartnell, Philadelphia Flyers
2. Alexander Svitov, Vancouver Canucks
3. Eric Staal, Carolina Hurricanes
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game
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