Here are the candidates for season 2009-10:
Jack Adams Award
1. Curt Fraser, Atlanta Thrashers
2. Alpo Suhonen, Chicago Blackhawks
3. Marc Crawford, Vancouver Canucks
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Jonathan Bernier, Phoenix Coyotes
2. Antti Niemi, Buffalo Sabres
3. Ondrej Pavelec, Atlanta Thrashers
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. Henrik Sedin, Vancouver Canucks
2. Antti Niemi, Buffalo Sabres
3. Martin St. Louis, Vancouver Canucks
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Travis Zajac, New Jersey Devils
2. Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks
3. Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
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. Mike Green, Washington Capitals
2. Nicklas Lidström, Vancouver Canucks
3. Joni Pitkänen, Phoenix Coyotes
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. Scott Hartnell, Philadelphia Flyers
2. David Backes, Anaheim Mighty Ducks
3. Steve Bernier, Vancouver Canucks
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game