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 2018-19:
Jack Adams Award
1.
@Marvel, Anaheim Ducks
2.
@Keith, Tampa Bay Lightning
3.
@Ŧєℓιx, Winnipeg Jets WIN
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Nico Hischier, Columbus Blue Jackets
2. Mathew Barzal, New York Islanders
3. Pierre-Luc Dubois, New Jersey Devils
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. Connor McDavid, New York Islanders
2. Phil Kessel, Pittsburgh Penguins
3. Mark Scheifele, Winnipeg Jets WIN
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Connor McDavid, New York Islanders
2. Jamie Benn, Dallas Stars
3. Mark Scheifele, Winnipeg Jets WIN
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. Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay Lightning
2. Dougie Hamilton, Calgary Flames
3. Dustin Byfuglien, Winnipeg Jets WIN
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. David Backes, Boston Bruins
2. Milan Lucic, Arizona Coyotes
3. Brandon Dubinsky, Philadelphia Flyers
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game
