Overview
- The NHL named Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov as Hart Trophy finalists Friday, an award given to the league MVP.
- Rasmus Dahlin, Cale Makar and Zach Werenski were unveiled Thursday as Norris Trophy finalists, with Makar earning a sixth straight nod and matching Bobby Orr by making the shortlist six times in his first seven seasons.
- Anthony Cirelli, Brock Nelson and Nick Suzuki were announced Wednesday as Selke Trophy finalists, which recognizes the top defensive forward.
- Coverage has zeroed in on voting criteria after Edmonton’s Evan Bouchard led defensemen with 95 points yet did not make the Norris top three.
- Winners will be revealed June 25 at the NHL Awards in Las Vegas following Professional Hockey Writers Association ballots cast after the regular season.