25-4-2008 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 2007-08:
Jack Adams Award
1. Ken Hitchcock, Columbus Blue Jackets
2. John Tortorella, Tampa Bay Lightning
3. John Stevens, Philadelphia Flyers
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Andrei Kostitsyn, Montreal Canadiens
2. Anze Kopitar, Los Angeles Kings
3. Evgeny Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins
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. Mikko Koivu, Columbus Blue Jackets
2. Evgeny Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins
3. Rick Nash, Columbus Blue Jackets
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Mikko Koivu, Columbus Blue Jackets
2. Evgeny Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins
3. Henrik Zetterberg, Washington Capitals
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. Ron Hainsey, Montreal Canadiens
2. Ryan Whitney, Pittsburgh Penguins
3. Jack Johnson, 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. Paul Gaustad, Buffalo Sabres
2. Ryan Kesler, Vancouver Canucks
3. Ryan Getzlaf, Anaheim Mighty Ducks
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game
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