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. Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers
2. Darryl Sutter, Los Angeles Kings
3. Claude Julien, Boston Bruins
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success

Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Braden Holtby, Philadelphia Flyers
2. Zemgus Girgensons, Los Angeles Kings
3. Mark Scheifele, Winnipeg Jets
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. Daniel Sedin, Vancouver Canucks
2. Bobby Ryan, Florida Panthers
3. Milan Lucic, Boston Bruins
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Bobby Ryan, Florida Panthers
2. Daniel Sedin, Vancouver Canucks
3. Brad Richards, Phoenix Coyotes
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. Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins
2. Shea Weber, New York Rangers
3. Dmitry Kulikov, 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. Mikko Koivu, Minnesota Wild
2. David Backes, Tampa Bay Lightning
3. Martin Hanzal, Phoenix Coyotes
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game