NHL Awards 2016

The NHL Awards 2016 are honors of the North American ice hockey league NHL . They were awarded on June 22nd, 2016 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.

Patrick Kane (RW) - Chicago Blackhawks

Nominated:

Jamie Benn (LW) - Dallas Stars
Sidney Crosby (C) - Pittsburgh Penguins

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

Patrick Kane (RW) - Chicago Blackhawks

Nominated:

Jamie Benn (LW) - Dallas Stars
Braden Holtby (G) - Washington Capitals

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

Braden Holtby - Washington Capitals

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.

Drew Doughty - Los Angeles Kings

Nominated:

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

Anže Kopitar - Los Angeles Kings

Nominated:

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

Artemi Panarin (LW) - Chicago Blackhawks

Nominated:

Shayne Gostisbehere (D) - Philadelphia Flyers
Connor McDavid (C) - Edmonton Oilers

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.

Anže Kopitar (C) - Los Angeles Kings

Nominated:

Aleksander Barkov (C) - Florida Panthers
Loui Eriksson (LW) - Boston Bruins

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

Barry Despite - Washington Capitals

Nominated:

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.

Jaromír Jágr - Florida Panthers

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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.

Jim Rutherford - Pittsburgh Penguins

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

Patrick Kane (RW) - Chicago Blackhawks : 106 points (46 goals, 60 assists)

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

Alexander Ovechkin - Washington Capitals : 50 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.

Frederik Andersen - Anaheim Ducks 88 goals conceded in 43 games (average conceded: 2.30)
John Gibson - Anaheim Ducks 79 goals conceded in 40 games (average conceded: 2.07)

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

Tyler Toffoli - Los Angeles Kings : +35

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

Sidney Crosby (C) - Pittsburgh Penguins

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

Shea Weber (D) - Nashville Predators

Nominated:

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

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