1995 NHL Awards

The 1995 NHL Awards are ice hockey honors and were presented in June 1995 .

Eric Lindros was recognized as the most valuable and best player and at the age of 22 was one of the youngest award winners in these categories. Ron Francis received three awards. In addition to the awards as the best defensive striker and fairest player, he also received the trophy for the best plus / minus statistics. Peter Forsberg , who should have a great career ahead of him, was named the best new professional. Québec's coach Marc Crawford set two records with the award for best coach. He was the youngest coach to ever receive the trophy and was the first to win it in his first year in the NHL .

Since the 1994/95 season could not start until January 1995 due to the lockout , the schedule was shortened to 48 games per team.

Award winners

Hart Memorial Trophy Awarded to the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Season by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association

• Eric Lindros (C) - Philadelphia Flyers (63 points)

• Also nominated
• Jaromír Jágr (RW) - Pittsburgh Penguins (27 points)
• Dominik Hašek (G) - Buffalo Sabers (23 points)

Lester B. Pearson Award Awarded to the Outstanding Player of the Season by the NHLPA Players Union

• Eric Lindros (C) - Philadelphia Flyers

Vezina Trophy Awarded to the outstanding goalkeeper of the season by the general managers of the teams

• Dominik Hašek - Buffalo Sabers

• Also nominated
• Ed Belfour - Chicago Blackhawks (25 points)
• Jim Carey - Washington Capitals (25 points)

James Norris Memorial Trophy Awarded by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association to the defender who demonstrated the most all-round skill in this position of the season

• Paul Coffey - Detroit Red Wings

• Also nominated
• Chris Chelios - Chicago Blackhawks (39 points)
• Ray Bourque - Boston Bruins

Frank J. Selke Trophy Awarded to the attacker with the best defensive skills by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association

• Ron Francis - Pittsburgh Penguins (50 points)

• Also nominated
• Esa Tikkanen - St. Louis Blues (48 points)
• Joel Otto - Calgary Flames

Calder Memorial Trophy Awarded by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association to the player who is considered to be the most capable in his freshman year

• Peter Forsberg (C) - Québec Nordiques (71 points)

• Also nominated
• Jim Carey (G) - Washington Capitals (41 points)
• Paul Kariya (LW) - Mighty Ducks of Anaheim

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy Awarded by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association to the player who excelled through a high standard of sport and fair behavior

• Ron Francis (C) - Pittsburgh Penguins (50 points)

• Also nominated:
• Adam Oates (C) - Boston Bruins (40 points)
• Alexei Schamnow (RW) - Winnipeg Jets

Jack Adams Award Awarded by the NHL Broadcasters' Association to the coach who contributed most to the success of his team

• Marc Crawford - Québec Nordiques (239 points)

• Also nominated
• Scotty Bowman - Detroit Red Wings (160 points)
• Terry Murray - Philadelphia Flyers

King Clancy Memorial Trophy Awarded to the player who excelled through leadership skills, both on and off the ice, and through community engagement

• Joe Nieuwendyk - Calgary Flames

Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy Awarded by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association to the player who showed perseverance, dedication, and fairness in and around ice hockey

• Pat LaFontaine - Buffalo Sabers

Conn Smythe Trophy Awarded to the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Play Offs

• Claude Lemieux (RF) - New Jersey Devils

Art Ross Trophy Awarded to the best scorer of the season

• Jaromír Jágr - Pittsburgh Penguins 70 points (32 goals, 38 assists)

William M. Jennings Trophy Awarded to the goalkeeper (s) who have made at least 25 appearances and whose team has conceded the fewest goals in the season

• Ed Belfour - Chicago Blackhawks 93 goals conceded in 42 games (average conceded 2.28)

NHL Plus / Minus Award Awarded to the player who has the best plus / minus statistics during the season

• Ron Francis - Pittsburgh Penguins +30