As the Stanley Cup Final progresses, the NHL continues to reveal winners for some of the league`s prestigious awards ahead of the official NHL Awards ceremony later this month.
The most recent announcement confirms Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson as the recipient of the Calder Trophy, awarded to the top rookie. Hutson received an overwhelming majority of first-place votes (165 out of 191), finishing ahead of Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf and San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini, the other two finalists.
Hutson`s performance was historic; he became just the fourth defenseman in the modern era (since 1943-44) to lead all rookies in points, accumulating 66. This places him in elite company alongside legends like Bobby Orr (41), Brian Leetch (71), and Quinn Hughes (53). His 60 assists tied Larry Murphy (Los Angeles Kings, 1980-81) for the most assists by a rookie defenseman in NHL history. His Calder win marks the third time a Canadiens player has earned the award in the expansion era (since 1967-68), following Brendan Gallagher (2012-13) and Ken Dryden (1971-72).
Another award recently announced is the Selke Trophy, which went to Aleksander Barkov for the second consecutive year. The Florida Panthers captain bested fellow finalists Anthony Cirelli and Sam Reinhart. Barkov had another outstanding season excelling in both offensive and defensive aspects of the game. His leadership contributed to the Panthers ranking seventh in goals-against per contest (2.72) and tenth in penalty-killing percentage (80.7%).
The remaining NHL awards are scheduled to be announced at the 2025 NHL Awards ceremony on June 12, prior to Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.
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 straight Selke win and third overall. He was a strong favorite, maintaining a plus-13 goal differential at five-on-five while consistently facing the toughest matchups and contributing 71 points offensively. His dominance suggests his reign as a top defensive forward is likely to continue.
Calder Trophy
Awarded to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition.
- Winner: Lane Hutson (Montreal Canadiens)
- Finalist: Dustin Wolf (Calgary Flames)
- Finalist: Macklin Celebrini (San Jose Sharks)
Lane Hutson might have been considered a dark horse, with players like Macklin Celebrini and Matvei Michkov also starting their NHL careers. However, Hutson flourished, leading all rookies with 66 points (six goals, 60 assists) and becoming only the fourth defenseman in the modern era to achieve this milestone. Hutson established himself as a key piece for the young Canadiens roster, which qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs this season, showcasing his importance as a building block for the team`s future.
Jack Adams Award
Awarded to the head coach who contributed the most to his team’s success.
- Winner: Spencer Carbery (Washington Capitals)
- Finalist: Scott Arniel (Winnipeg Jets)
- Finalist: Martin St. Louis (Montreal Canadiens)
Spencer Carbery claimed the Jack Adams Award in just his second season as the Washington Capitals` head coach. Previously an assistant with the Maple Leafs and coach of the AHL Hershey Bears (the Capitals` affiliate), Carbery has compiled a 91-53-20 record over two seasons, leading the Capitals to the postseason in both campaigns.
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 players.
- 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)
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 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)
