The Calder Trophy candidates kicked of the first round of the 10-day NHL Award nomination announcements. New Jersey's Adam Henrique, Colorado's Gabriel Landeskog, and Edmonton's Ryan Nugent-Hopkins are battling for the title of the league's top rookie.
Here are the dates for the rest of the finalist announcements:
Monday, April 23: Selke Trophy (top defensive forward), Lady Byng Trophy (skillsportsmanship)
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Tuesday, April 24: Masterton Trophy (perseverance and dedication to hockey), General Manager of the Year
Wednesday, April 25: Vezina Trophy (top goaltender)
Thursday, April 26: Norris Trophy (top defenseman)
Friday, April 27: Hart Trophy (most valuable player to his team)
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Monday, April 30: Jack Adams Award (top head coach), NHL Foundation Player Award (community service)
The 2012 NHL Awards are set to take place on June 20 at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas. NBC Sports Network and Canada's CBC will air the live event.
Who are your top picks for this year's nominations?