Nommination 2018

2018 nominates players for Awards
The has released the annual list of award nominees. For each category in which the winner is voted, there are three nominees. The annual Awards Ceremony is held right after the Stanley Cup Finals.

Here are the candidates for season 2017-18:

Jack Adams Award
1. John Anderson, Columbus Blue Jackets
2. Vishab Bardin, Hamilton Tigers
3. Michel Therrien, Toronto Maple Leafs
Annual award given to the coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success

Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Carl Soderberg, Vancouver Canucks
2. Tomas Tomek, Colorado Avalanches
3. Anton Titov, Edmonton Oilers
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. Andrew Cogliano, Anaheim Ducks
2. Sam Reinhart, San Jose Sharks
3. Phil Kessel, Anaheim Ducks
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Jordan Staal, Tampa Bay Lightning
2. Sam Reinhart, San Jose Sharks
3. Andrew Cogliano, Anaheim Ducks
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. Aaron Ekblad, Tampa Bay Lightning
2. P.K. Subban, Vancouver Canucks
3. Drew Doughty, Nashville Predators
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. Sam Reinhart, San Jose Sharks
2. Ryan Johansen, Toronto Maple Leafs
3. Andrew Ladd, Winnipeg Jets
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game