NY Islanders Ilya Sorokin and Anders Lee are finalists at tonight's NHL Awards

2023 NHL Awards - Player Availability
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The 2023 NHL Awards ceremony (8 pm ET (TNT, Sportsnet, TVA Sports) is scheduled for tonight at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, with two New York Islanders nominated as finalists to take home a trophy. A total of 11 awards will be announced Monday night, with the Jim Gregory GM of the Year award presented during the first round of the NHL Draft on Wednesday. The league is in "Music City," so it's fitting that country music star Dierks Bentley is hosting.

Goaltender Ilya Sorokin is a finalist for the first time to win the Vezina Trophy, awarded to the league's top goaltender. Boston netminder Linus Ullmark is the favorite after the Bruins' record-setting regular season. Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets is a finalist for the third time. The Vezina recipient is selected by the league's general managers.

Meanwhile, captain Anders Lee is up for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, awarded "to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community." Mikael Backlund of the Calgary Flames and the Edmonton Oilers Darnell Nurse are the other finalists.

Courtesy of NHL.com, here are the list of the nominees for the other awards:

HART TROPHY: given annually to the NHL player voted most valuable to his team by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

  • Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers
  • David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins
  • Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers

JAMES NORRIS MEMORIAL TROPHY: given annually to the best defenseman in the NHL as voted by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

  • Adam Fox, New York Rangers
  • Erik Karlsson, San Jose Sharks
  • Cale Makar, Colorado Avalanche

TED LINDSAY AWARD: given annually to the most outstanding player in the NHL as voted by fellow members of the NHL Players' Association.

  • Erik Karlsson, San Jose Sharks
  • Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers
  • David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins

CALDER MEMORIAL TROPHY: given annually to the best rookie in the NHL as voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

  • Matty Beniers, Seattle Kraken
  • Owen Power, Buffalo Sabres
  • Stuart Skinner, Edmonton Oilers

JACK ADAMS AWARD: Given annually to the coach in the NHL who has "contributed the most to his team's success" as voted on by the NHL Broadcasters' Association.

  • Dave Hakstol, Seattle Kraken
  • Jim Montgomery, Boston Bruins
  • Lindy Ruff, New Jersey Devils

FRANK J. SELKE TROPHY: Given annually to the forward voted best to excel in the defensive aspects of the game as voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

  • Patrice Bergeron, Boston Bruins
  • Nico Hischier, New Jersey Devils
  • Mitchell Marner, Toronto Maple Leafs

LADY BYNG TROPHY: Given annually to the player voted best to combine sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct and ability as voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

  • Jack Hughes, New Jersey Devils
  • Anze Kopitar, Los Angeles Kings
  • Brayden Point, Tampa Bay Lightning

JIM GREGORY GENERAL MANAGER OF THE YEAR AWARD: Presented annually since 2009-10 to the general manager who best excelled at his role during the regular season. It is voted on by the League's GMs and a panel of NHL executives and print and broadcast media after the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

  • Jim Nill, Dallas Stars
  • Don Sweeney, Boston Bruins
  • Bill Zito, Florida Panthers

BILL MASTERTON MEMORIAL TROPHY: Given annually to the NHL player voted to best exemplify the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey as voted on by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

  • Clayton Keller, Arizona Coyotes
  • Kris Letang, Pittsburgh Penguins
  • Alex Stalock, Chicago Blackhawks

MARK MESSIER NHL LEADERSHIP AWARD

Given "to the player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice during the regular season." Suggestions for nominees are solicited from fans, clubs and NHL personnel, but the selection of the three finalists and the ultimate winner is made by Messier, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and one of the finest leaders in NHL history.

No finalists have been announced. The winner will be unveiled at the NHL Awards.