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 2013-14:

Jack Adams Award
1. Claude Noel, Winnipeg Jets
2. Darryl Sutter, Los Angeles Kings
3. Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success

Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Sean Monahan, Edmonton Oilers
2. Adam Erne, Tampa Bay Lightning
3. Tomas Hertl, Buffalo Sabres
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. David Backes, Tampa Bay Lightning
2. Brayden Schenn, Philadelphia Flyers
3. Henrik Sedin, Vancouver Canucks
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Pavel Datsyuk, Pittsburgh Penguins
2. Steven Stamkos, St. Louis Blues
3. Henrik Sedin, Vancouver Canucks
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. Alex Pietrangelo, St. Louis Blues
2. Shea Weber, New York Rangers
3. Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings
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. Darroll Powe, Minnesota Wild
2. Anton Lander, New York Islanders
3. David Backes, Tampa Bay Lightning
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game