The NHL will be holding it’s annual awards show in Las Vegas at the Encore Theatre at Wynn Las Vegas on Wednesday night June 20, 2012. Here are the finalists for each award to be given out. The player in bold is who The Sports Den thinks will win that particular award. The Pittsburgh Penguins Evgeni Malkin already won the Art Ross Trophy for the leagues leading scorer. The league along with EA Sports will also be announcing who will be on the cover of NHL 13.

Norris Trophy – Best Defenseman

1. Zdeno Chara
2. Erik Karlsson
3. Shea Weber

Adams Award – Coach

1. Ken Hitchcock
2. Paul Maclean
3. John Tortorella

GM of the Year

1. Dale Tallon
2. Doug Armstrong
3. David Poile

Masterson Award – Perseverance, Sportsmanship, Dedication

1. Daniel Alfredson 
2. Joffrey Lupul
3. Max Pacioretty

2012 NHL Foundation Player Award – Commitment, Perseverance, Teamwork

1. Mike Fisher
2. John-Michael Liles
3. Matt Moulson

Selke Trophy – Best Defensive Forward

1. David Backes
2. Pavel Datsyuk
3. Patrice Bergeron

Lady Byng – Sportsmanship

1. Brian Campbell
2. Jordan Eberle
3. Matt Moulson

Calder Trophy – Rookie of the Year

1. Adam Henrique
2. Gabriel Landeskog
3. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

EA Sports NHL 13 Cover

1. Claude Giroux
2. Pekka Rinne

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