**NEW YORK --** The National Hockey League will announce the finalists for 2026 NHL Awards beginning Tuesday, April 28. The schedule of announcements, which is subject to change, is as follows:**Tuesday, April 28** [Ted Lindsay Award](https://records.nhl.com/awards/trophies/ted-lindsay-award) (Most Outstanding Player as Voted by the NHLPA) **Wednesday, April 29** [Vezina Trophy](https://records.nhl.com/awards/trophies/vezina-trophy) (Top Goaltender) **Thursday, April 30** [Lady Byng Memorial Trophy](https://records.nhl.com/awards/trophies/lady-byng-memorial-trophy) (Sportsmanship and Gentlemanly Conduct) **Friday, May 1** [Jack Adams Award](https://records.nhl.com/awards/trophies/jack-adams-award) (Coach of the Year) **Monday, May 4** [Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy](https://records.nhl.com/awards/trophies/bill-masterton-memorial-trophy) (Perseverance, Sportsmanship and Dedication) **Tuesday, May 5** [Calder Memorial Trophy](https://records.nhl.com/awards/trophies/calder-memorial-trophy) (Rookie of the Year) **Wednesday, May 6** [Frank J. Selke Trophy](https://records.nhl.com/awards/trophies/frank-j-selke-trophy) (Top Defensive Forward) **Thursday, May 7** [James Norris Memorial Trophy](https://records.nhl.com/awards/trophies/james-norris-memorial-trophy) (Top Defenseman) **Friday, May 8** [Hart Memorial Trophy](https://records.nhl.com/awards/trophies/hart-memorial-trophy) (MVP of Regular Season) **Monday, May 11** [Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award](https://records.nhl.com/awards/trophies/willie-o-ree-community-hero-award) (Impact on Community, Culture or Society)Finalists for the [Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award](https://records.nhl.com/awards/trophies/jim-gregory-general-manager-of-the-year-award) will be announced following the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Only winners will be announced for the [King Clancy Memorial Trophy](https://records.nhl.com/awards/trophies/king-clancy-memorial-trophy) (Leadership and Humanitarian Contribution) and [Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award](https://records.nhl.com/awards/trophies/mark-messier-nhl-leadership-award) (Leadership and Growing the Game). More information on all trophies -- including past finalists and winners, descriptions, and history -- can be found at [Records.NHL.com](https://records.nhl.com/).
