nominates for the nhl awards

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. Ron Wilson, San Jose Sharks
2. Michel Therrien, Pittsburgh Penguins
3. John Paddock, Ottawa Senators
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success

Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Alexander Radulov, Pittsburgh Penguins
2. Travis Zajac, Washington Capitals
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. Joe Thornton, Washington Capitals
2. Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
3. Martin St. Louis, Buffalo Sabres
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Thomas Vanek, Philadelphia Flyers
2. Joe Thornton, Washington Capitals
3. Martin St. Louis, Buffalo Sabres
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. Andrei Markov, Tampa Bay Lightning
2. Ryan Whitney, Pittsburgh Penguins
3. Jay Bouwmeester, Florida Panthers
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 Kesler, Colorado Avalanche
2. Eric Staal, San Jose Sharks
3. Trent Hunter, New York Islanders
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game
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