NHL nominates players for NHL Awards 2018

Jack Adams Award
1. Lindy Ruff, Buffalo Sabres
2. Bob Francis, Arizona Coyotes
3. Butch Goring, New York Islanders
Annual award given to the coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success

Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Noah Hanifin, Florida Panthers
2. Per-Johan Bengtsson, Arizona Coyotes
3. Alex Tuch, Columbus Blue Jackets
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. Seth Griffith, Boston Bruins
2. Evgeni Malkin, Toronto Maple Leafs
3. Jeff Skinner, Boston Bruins
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Seth Griffith, Boston Bruins
2. Patrick Kane, Montreal Canadiens
3. Max Pacioretty, Montreal Canadiens
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. Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Arizona Coyotes
2. Dougie Hamilton, Boston Bruins
3. Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay Lightning
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. Brock Nelson, New York Islanders
2. Ryan Johansen, Columbus Blue Jackets
3. Milan Lucic, Boston Bruins
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game