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 2011-12:
Jack Adams Award
1. Joel Quenneville, Chicago Blackhawks
2. Terry Murray, Los Angeles Kings
3. Tom Renney, Edmonton Oilers
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Blake Geoffrion, Nashville Predators
2. Luke Adam, Buffalo Sabres
3. Sean Couturier, St. Louis Blues
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. Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings
2. Alexander Ovechkin, Los Angeles Kings
3. Ryan Getzlaf, Pittsburgh Penguins
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Patrick Marleau, Buffalo Sabres
2. Alexander Ovechkin, Los Angeles Kings
3. Martin St. Louis, Tampa Bay Lightning
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. Dion Phaneuf, Edmonton Oilers
2. Nicklas Lidström, Detroit Red Wings
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. Ryan Getzlaf, Pittsburgh Penguins
2. David Backes, Philadelphia Flyers
3. Dustin Brown, Washington Capitals
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game
