NHLAwardsFinalists

The 2023 NHL Awardswill be held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 26 (8 p.m. ET; TNT, SN, TVAS). A total of 12 awards will be handed out with the General Manager of the Year winner being announced at the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft on June 28 (7 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, TVAS). Here are the three finalists for all the awards:

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

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

Given annually to the goalie voted the best at his position by NHL general managers.

Connor Hellebuyck, Winnipeg Jets

Ilya Sorokin, New York Islanders

Linus Ullmark, Boston Bruins

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

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

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

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

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

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

Given annually to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community. The winner is chosen by select members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and the NHL Broadcasters' Association.

Mikael Backlund, Calgary Flames

Anders Lee, New York Islanders

Darnell Nurse, Edmonton Oilers

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

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.