NEW YORK — The National Hockey League will announce 2023-24 trophy winners, honoring individual excellence during the regular season, beginning Tuesday, May 14.
Winners will be announced by national rightsholders ESPN, Sportsnet and TVA Sports during pregame programming ahead of Stanley Cup Playoff games; at the 2024 NHL Awards show at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on June 27 and at the 2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft in Las Vegas on June 28. ESPN’s announcements will be made on its studio show The Point leading into its game coverage.
The schedule of announcements, which is subject to change, is as follows:
Tuesday, May 14: Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award
“To the player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice, during the regular season and who plays a leading role in his community growing the game of hockey.”
Wednesday, May 15: Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
“To the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.”
Finalists: Frederik Andersen, CAR; Connor Ingram, ARI; Oliver Kylington, CGY
Saturday, May 18: Frank J. Selke Trophy
“To the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.”
Finalists: Aleksander Barkov, FLA; Auston Matthews, TOR; Jordan Staal, CAR
Wednesday, May 22: Jack Adams Award
“To the coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success.”
Finalists: Rick Bowness, WPG; Andrew Brunette, NSH; Rick Tocchet, VAN
Tuesday, May 28: King Clancy Memorial Trophy
“To the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.”
Thursday, May 30: Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
“To the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.”
Finalists: Auston Matthews, TOR; Elias Pettersson, VAN; Jaccob Slavin, CAR
Monday, June 10: Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award
“To the League’s most outstanding general manager.”
(Finalists to be announced the week of May 20-26)
Thursday, June 13: Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award presented by Hyundai (Canada)
“To an individual who – through the game of hockey – has positively impacted his or her community, culture or society.”
Finalists: Mark Burgin (Vancouver, B.C.); Mark DeMontis (Toronto, Ont.); Allen Hierlihy (Hamilton, Ont.)
Thursday, June 27: Calder Memorial Trophy
“To the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition.”
Finalists: Connor Bedard, CHI; Brock Faber, MIN; Luke Hughes, NJD
Thursday, June 27: Hart Memorial Trophy
“To the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team.”
Finalists: Nikita Kucherov, TBL; Nathan MacKinnon, COL; Connor McDavid, EDM
Thursday, June 27: James Norris Memorial Trophy
“To the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position.”
Finalists: Quinn Hughes, VAN; Roman Josi, NSH; Cale Makar, COL
Thursday, June 27: Ted Lindsay Award
“To the most outstanding player as voted by fellow members of the NHLPA.”
Finalists: Nikita Kucherov, TBL; Nathan MacKinnon, COL; Auston Matthews, TOR
Thursday, June 27: Vezina Trophy
“To the goaltender adjudged to be the best at his position.”
Finalists: Sergei Bobrovsky, FLA; Thatcher Demko, VAN; Connor Hellebuyck, WPG
Friday, June 28: Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award presented by Discover (U.S.)
“To an individual who – through the game of hockey – has positively impacted his or her community, culture or society.”
Finalists: Jerry DeVaul (Colorado Springs, Colo.); Kelsey McGuire (Philadelphia, Pa.); Estela Rivas-Bryant (El Segundo, Calif.)
Friday, June 28: E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence
“To the NHL Draft prospect who best exemplifies commitment to excellence through strength of character, competitiveness and athleticism.”
Click here to access the 2024 NHL Awards Information Guide, which features details on this season’s finalists as well as all-time voting histories and winners for each NHL Trophy.
