As the Stanley Cup Playoffs progress, the National Hockey League continues to unveil the finalists for its significant awards for the 2024-25 season.
During the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery event, the league revealed the three finalists vying for the Calder Trophy, presented to the league`s top rookie. The players nominated are Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks, Lane Hutson from the Montreal Canadiens, and Dustin Wolf of the Calgary Flames.
Lane Hutson`s offensive output was particularly noteworthy, as he became only the fourth defenseman in the modern era (since 1943-44) to lead all first-year players in scoring, accumulating 66 points. He joins a prestigious list including Bobby Orr (41), Brian Leetch (71), and Quinn Hughes (53) to achieve this feat. His 60 assists matched Larry Murphy`s rookie defenseman record set with the Kings in 1980-81. Should Hutson win the Calder Trophy, he would be the third Canadiens player recognized with the award in the expansion era (since 1967-68), following Brendan Gallagher (2012-13) and Ken Dryden (1971-72).
Recently, the league also announced a major award winner: Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov claimed his second consecutive Selke Trophy. This is Barkov`s third Selke award overall. He was recognized as the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game, beating out fellow Florida-based finalists Anthony Cirelli and Sam Reinhart. Barkov had another outstanding two-way season, highlighted by a plus-13 goal differential at five-on-five while frequently facing top opponents. He also contributed significantly offensively with 71 points. His defensive prowess helped the Panthers rank seventh in the NHL in goals-against per game (2.72) and tenth in penalty killing efficiency (80.7%). Barkov`s sustained elite play suggests his dominance in the defensive forward category is likely to continue.
The remaining NHL Awards will be announced daily leading up to mid-May. The official 2025 NHL Awards ceremony is scheduled for June 2025, though a specific date has not yet been finalized.
Award Finalists & Winner Announced So Far
Vezina Trophy
Awarded to the goaltender judged to be the best at his position.
- Connor Hellebuyck (Winnipeg Jets)
- Darcy Kuemper (Los Angeles Kings)
- Andrei Vasilevskiy (Tampa Bay Lightning)
Norris Trophy
Awarded to the defensive player who demonstrates the greatest all-around ability in the position throughout the season.
- Quinn Hughes (Vancouver Canucks)
- Cale Makar (Colorado Avalanche)
- Zach Werenski (Columbus Blue Jackets)
Ted Lindsay Award
Annually awarded to the most outstanding player in the NHL, as voted by the players.
- Nikita Kucherov (Tampa Bay Lightning)
- Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche)
- Cale Makar (Colorado Avalanche)
Hart Trophy
Awarded to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team.
- Nikita Kucherov (Tampa Bay Lightning)
- Leon Draisaitl (Edmonton Oilers)
- Connor Hellebuyck (Winnipeg Jets)
Selke Trophy
Awarded to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.
- Winner: Aleksander Barkov (Florida Panthers)
- Finalist: Anthony Cirelli (Tampa Bay Lightning)
- Finalist: Sam Reinhart (Florida Panthers)
Jack Adams Award
Awarded to the head coach who contributed the most to his team`s success.
- Scott Arniel (Winnipeg Jets)
- Spencer Carbery (Washington Capitals)
- Martin St. Louis (Montreal Canadiens)
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Awarded to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.
- Marc-Andre Fleury (Minnesota Wild)
- Gabriel Landeskog (Colorado Avalanche)
- Sean Monahan (Columbus Blue Jackets)
Lady Byng Trophy
Annually awarded to the player judged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.
- Jack Eichel (Vegas Golden Knights)
- Anze Kopitar (Los Angeles Kings)
- Brayden Point (Tampa Bay Lightning)
Calder Trophy
Awarded to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition.
- Macklin Celebrini (San Jose Sharks)
- Lane Hutson (Montreal Canadiens)
- Dustin Wolf (Calgary Flames)
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