NHL Awards 2015

The NHL Awards 2015 are honors of the North American ice hockey league NHL . They were awarded on June 24, 2015 at the Encore Theater of the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas .

Award winners

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

Carey Price (G) - Canadiens de Montréal

Nominated:

Alexander Ovechkin (LW) - Washington Capitals
John Tavares (C) - New York Islanders

Ted Lindsay Award - Awarded to the Outstanding Player of the Season by the NHLPA Players Union .

Carey Price (G) - Canadiens de Montréal

Nominated:

Jamie Benn (LW) - Dallas Stars
Alexander Ovechkin (LW) - Washington Capitals

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

Carey Price - Canadiens de Montréal

Nominated:

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

Erik Karlsson - Ottawa Senators

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

Patrice Bergeron - Boston Bruins

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Calder Memorial Trophy - Awarded by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association to the best new professional (rookie).

Aaron Ekblad (D) - Florida Panthers

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Johnny Gaudreau (LW) - Calgary Flames
Mark Stone (RW) - Ottawa Senators

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

Jiří Hudler (LW / RW) - Calgary Flames

Nominated:

Pawel Dazjuk (C) - Detroit Red Wings
Anže Kopitar (RW) - Los Angeles Kings

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

Bob Hartley - Calgary Flames

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

Devan Dubnyk - Minnesota Wild

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NHL General Manager of the Year Award - Awarded to the general manager of a franchise who has proven to be the most capable over the course of the season.

Steve Yzerman - Tampa Bay Lightning

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Art Ross Trophy - Awarded to the best scorer of the season.

Jamie Benn (LW) - Dallas Stars : 87 points (35 goals, 52 assists)

Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy - Awarded to the top scorer in the league.

Alexander Ovechkin - Washington Capitals : 53 goals

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

Carey Price - Canadiens de Montréal : 189 goals conceded in 66 games (average conceded: 1.96)
Corey Crawford - Chicago Blackhawks : 189 goals conceded in 57 games (average conceded goal: 2.27)

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

Nikita Kutscherow - Tampa Bay Lightning : +38
Max Pacioretty - Canadiens de Montréal : +38

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

Duncan Keith (D) - Chicago Blackhawks

Mark Messier Leader of the Year Award - Awarded to the player who has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills during the season.

Jonathan Toews (C) - Chicago Blackhawks

Nominated:

Ryan Getzlaf (C) - Anaheim Ducks
Andrew Ladd (LW) - Winnipeg Jets

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