NHL Announces 2024-25 Major Award Finalists

The NHL has announced the finalists for several major 2024-25 season awards as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue. Hart Memorial Trophy finalists for league MVP are Leon Draisaitl (Edmonton Oilers), Connor Hellebuyck (Winnipeg Jets), and Nikita Kucherov (Tampa Bay Lightning), with Kucherov leading in points and Draisaitl in goals. Hellebuyck, also a Vezina Trophy favorite, helped the Jets secure the league's best record. Selke Trophy finalists for top defensive forward are Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart (Florida Panthers) and Anthony Cirelli (Tampa Bay Lightning). Calder Trophy finalists for top rookie are Macklin Celebrini, Lane Hutson, and Dustin Wolf, with Hutson noted for his high-scoring as a defenseman. The Jack Adams Award finalists for coach of the year are Scott Arniel, Spencer Carbery, and Martin St. Louis.