For the first time in memory, the NHL will hand out its annual hardware prior to crowning a champion – with the exception of the Conn Smythe Trophy of course.
Starting Sunday, Sept. 6, with the presentation of the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, the league will announce an award-winner nightly through Sept. 13. Hockey fans can view these announcements during the pregame window on NBC Sports, Sportsnet, and TVA broadcasts.
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The schedule for the next eight days is as follows:
Sunday, Sept. 6 – King Clancy Memorial Trophy
Nominees: Matt Dumba, Henrik Lundqvist, P.K. Subban
Prediction: This is an award devoted to leadership and being charitable in their community. All are worthy of this award.
Monday, Sept. 7 – Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Nominees: Stephen Johns, Oskar Lindblom, Bobby Ryan
Prediction: Full disclosure, this Professional Hockey Writers Association member voted on this award. The PHWA will reveal it’s ballots at a later date.
Tuesday, Sept. 8 – Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award
Nominees: Dampy Brar, Alexandria Briggs-Blake, John Haferman
Prediction: All nominees give their invaluable time and efforts to their communities. Give them all a trophy.
Wednesday, Sept. 9 – Jack Adams Award
Nominees: Bruce Cassidy, John Tortorella, Alain Vigneault
Prediction: John Tortorella
Thursday, Sept. 10 – Frank J. Selke Trophy
Nominees: Patrice Bergeron, Sean Couturier, Ryan O’Reilly
Prediction: Sean Couturier
Friday, Sept. 11 – Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
Nominees: Nathan MacKinnon, Auston Matthews, Ryan O’Reilly
Prediction: Auston Matthews
Saturday, Sept 12 – Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year
Nominees: TBA
Sunday, Sept. 13 – Mark Messier Leadership Award
Nominees: None, the NHL will announce a winner only.
You’ll have to wait a while longer for winners of the major awards to be announced. The league will hold a 30-minute show during the Stanley Cup Final – date and time TBA.
Those awards include:
Calder Memorial Trophy
Nominees: Quinn Hughes, Dominik Kubalik, Cale Makar
Prediction: Cale Makar
Hart Memorial Trophy
Nominees: Leon Draisaitl, Nathan MacKinnon, Artemi Panarin
Prediction: Nathan MacKinnon
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James Norris Memorial Trophy
Nominees: John Carlson, Victor Hedman, Roman Josi
Prediction: John Carlson
Ted Lindsay Award
Nominees: Leon Draisaitl, Nathan MacKinnon, Artemi Panarin
Prediction: Nathan MacKinnon
Vezina Trophy
Nominees: Connor Hellebuyck, Tuukka Rask, Andrei Vasilevskiy
Prediction: Connor Hellebuyck
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