The 2023 NHL playoffs are in full swing and whereas these nonetheless within the hunt have their eyes on the Stanley Cup, there may be extra {hardware} that might be given out this season.
Starting on Tuesday, Might 2, the NHL is beginning to announce the finalists for the 2023 NHL awards. The rollout will go till Friday, Might 12.
Included in these honors are the Vezina, the Norris, the Hart and the Selke. There are 9 main awards that the league will announce finalists for.
The winners of the awards are going to be revealed on Monday, June 26 on the 2023 NHL Awards present in Nashville.
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Here’s a take a look at the finalists for all the main awards.
2023 NHL Award finalists
Frank J. Selke Trophy
Finalists
Patrice Bergeron, Bruins
Nico Hischier, Devils
Mitch Marner, Maple Leafs
The finalists for the Selke Trophy have been introduced on Tuesday, Might 2. The award is given to the “ahead who demonstrates probably the most ability within the defensive element of the sport.”
Patrice Bergeron (@NHLBruins), Nico Hischier (@NJDevils) and Mitchell Marner (@MapleLeafs) are the three finalists for the 2022-23 Frank J. Selke Trophy, awarded “to the ahead who greatest excels within the defensive elements of the sport.” #NHLAwards#NHLStats: https://t.co/str935SN2v pic.twitter.com/zU9D4SX6fI
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) Might 2, 2023
Patrice Bergeron received the Selke in 2022. A win in 2023 can be his sixth profession Selke. Mitch Marner and Nico Hischier have by no means received the award earlier than.
Girl Byng Memorial Trophy
Finalists
Jack Hughes, Devils
Anze Kopitar, Kings
Brayden Level, Lightning
The finalists for the Girl Byng Trophy have been introduced on Tuesday, Might 2. This award goes to the “participant adjudged to have exhibited the very best kind of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct mixed with a excessive normal of enjoying capacity.”
Jack Hughes (@NJDevils), Anze Kopitar (@LAKings) and Brayden Level (@TBLightning) are the three finalists for the 2022-23 Girl Byng Memorial Trophy. #NHLAwards#NHLStats: https://t.co/CradNYvzrk pic.twitter.com/WBKjj9JN3k
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) Might 2, 2023
A win in 2023 for Anze Kopitar would give him his second, beforehand successful in 2016. Jack Hughes and Brayden Level can be first-time winners.
Jets ahead Kyle Connor received the award in 2022.
Hart Memorial Trophy
Finalists
The finalists for the Hart Trophy might be introduced on Wednesday, Might 3. The award goes to the participant deemed “most respected” to his staff.
Oilers middle Connor McDavid received the Hart in 2022.
Ted Lindsay Award
Finalists
The finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award might be introduced on Wednesday, Might 10. The award, named after Corridor of Famer Ted Lindsay (previously the Lester B. Pearson Award), is given yearly to the NHL’s most excellent participant as voted on by his friends.
Oilers middle Connor McDavid received the Ted Lindsay in 2022.
James Norris Memorial Trophy
Finalists
The finalists for the Norris Trophy might be introduced on Thursday, Might 4. The award goes to the league’s greatest defenseman of the season.
Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar received the Norris in 2022.
Vezina Trophy
Finalists
The finalists for the Vezina Trophy might be introduced on Thursday, Might 11. The award goes to the league’s greatest goaltender of the season.
Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin received the Vezina in 2022.
Calder Memorial Trophy
Finalists
The finalists for the Calder Trophy might be introduced on Wednesday, Might 3. The award goes to the league’s greatest rookie of the season.
Crimson Wings defenseman Moritz Seider received the Calder in 2022.
Invoice Masterton Memorial Trophy
Finalists
The finalists for the Invoice Masterton Trophy might be introduced on Wednesday, Might 10. The award honors the participant who “greatest exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.
Canadiens goalie Carey Value received the award in 2022.
Jack Adams Award
Finalists
The finalists for the Jack Adams Award might be introduced on Friday, Might 5. The award goes to the league’s greatest coach of the season.
Former Flames coach Darryl Sutter received the award in 2022.