25-4-2013 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 2012-13:

Jack Adams Award
1. Mike Babcock ()
2. Alain Vigneault ()
3. Peter Laviolette ()
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success

Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Tyler Pitlick, ()
2. Chris Kreider, ()
3. Danny Kristo, ()
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. Rick Nash, ()
2. Dany Heatley, ()
3. Jarome Iginla, ()
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Patrice Bergeron, ()
2. Wojtek Wolski, ()
3. Zach Parisé, ()
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. Tyler Myers, ()
2. Mike Green, ()
3. John Moore, ()
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. Wayne Simmonds, ()
2. Justin Abdelkader, ()
3. Blake Wheeler, ()
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game

Jack Adams : Mike Babcok
Calder Memorial trophy: Chris Kreider
King Clancy Memorial: Steven Stamkos
Hart Memorial: Steven Stamkos
William M.Jennings Trophy: Nicklas Backstrom
Lady Byng Memorial: Wojtek Wolski
Bill Masterton Trophy: Scott Hannan
James Norris Trophy: Mike Green
Maurice Richard Trophy: Dany Heatley
Art Ross: Dany Heatley
Frank J Selke Trophy: Justin Abdelkader
Conn Smythe Trophy: Éric Staal
Vezina Trophy: Ryan Miller
Stanley Cup: