As the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue, the National Hockey League is progressively announcing the finalists for its major awards recognizing excellence during the 2024-25 season.
During the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery event, the league revealed the three finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy, presented to the top rookie. Competing for the honor are Macklin Celebrini (San Jose Sharks), Lane Hutson (Montreal Canadiens), and Dustin Wolf (Calgary Flames).
Lane Hutson distinguished himself by becoming only the fourth defenseman in the modern era (since 1943-44) to lead all rookies in points, finishing with 66. He joins an elite group including Bobby Orr (41), Brian Leetch (71), and Quinn Hughes (53). His 60 assists matched the NHL rookie defenseman record set by Larry Murphy (Kings) in the 1980-81 season. Should Hutson win the Calder Trophy, he would become the third Canadiens player to claim the award in the expansion era (since 1967-68), alongside Brendan Gallagher (2012-13) and Ken Dryden (1971-72).
In another significant announcement, Aleksander Barkov of the Florida Panthers has won the Selke Trophy for the second straight year. He was chosen over fellow finalists Anthony Cirelli and Sam Reinhart following another exceptional two-way season. Barkov, the Panthers` captain, played a key role in his team ranking seventh in goals-against per contest (2.72) and tenth in penalty-killing percentage (80.7%).
The remaining NHL Awards winners are scheduled to be announced on a daily basis throughout the latter half of May. The 2025 NHL Awards ceremony is currently scheduled for June 2025, though an exact date has not yet been announced.
Vezina Trophy
Awarded “to the goaltender adjudged 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 throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position.”
- 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 members of the NHL Players` Association.
- Nikita Kucherov (Tampa Bay Lightning)
- Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche)
- Cale Makar (Colorado Avalanche)
Hart Trophy
Awarded “to the player adjudged 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)
This is Barkov`s second consecutive Selke Trophy win and the third of his career. He was again considered a strong favorite for the award, highlighted by a plus-13 goal differential at five-on-five while consistently taking on tough defensive assignments, in addition to his 71 points on offense. His continued elite defensive play suggests he will remain a contender for this award in the future.
Jack Adams Award
Awarded to the head coach that “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 Memorial Trophy
Annually awarded “to the player adjudged 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 Memorial Trophy
Given “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)
