2012 NHL Awards - LBC Live Thread

Indeed a banner event with regard to Florida, as the Panthers - with two nominees this year - haven't claimed an NHL Awards victory in a voted-on category during their 18 seasons of NHL life. Who's up for what? Your answers, a poll, and long-overdue open thread action after the jump...

Live television coverage provided by NBC Sports Network (7 p.m. ET) Behold the list of nominees (and for you newbs to the game: click on the award name for a description and history courtesy of bestest-buddy Wikipedia)...

Calder Memorial Trophy:

Top Rookie; voted on by Professional Hockey Writers' Association (PHWA)

• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM, first overall pick in 2011)
• Gabriel Landeskog (COL, second overall)
• Adam Henrique (NJ, fourth overall)

Frank J. Selke Trophy:

Top Defensive Forward; voted on by PHWA

• David Backes (STL)
• Patrice Bergeron (BOS)
• Pavel Datsyuk (DET)

Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy:

"Best Exemplifies Perseverance, Sportsmanship and Dedication to Hockey"; voted on by PHWA

• Daniel Alfredsson (OTT)
• Joffrey Lupul (TOR)
• Max Pacioretty (MON)

Vezina Trophy:

Top Goaltender; voted on by league General Managers

• Henrik Lundqvist (NYR)
• Pekka Rinne (NSH)
• Jonathan Quick (LA)

James Norrris Memorial Trophy:

Top Defenseman; voted on by Professional Hockey Writers' Association

• Zdeno Chara (BOS)
• Erik Karlsson (OTT)
• Shea Weber (NSH)

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy:

Best "Sportsmanship and Gentlemanly Conduct"

• Brian Campbell (FLA) < woot
• Jordan Eberle (EDM)
• Matt Moulson (NYI)

Jack Adams Award:

Top Head Coach; voted on by NHL Broadcasters Association

• Ken Hitchcock (STL)
• Paul MacLean (OTT)
• John Tortorella (NYR)/

General Manager of the Year Award

Voted on by 30 GMs, select panel of team executives, and print & broadcast media representatives

• Doug Armstrong (STL)
• David Poile (NSH)
• Dale Tallon (FLA) < /

Ted Lindsay Award

"Most Outstanding Player"; voted on by NHL Players' Association

• Lundqvist (NYR)
• Evgeni Malkin (PIT)
• Steven Stamkos (TB)

Bridgestone Messier Leadership Award

"Great Leadership Qualities On and Off the Ice"; selected by Mark Messier

• Dustin Brown (LA)
• Ryan Callahan (NYR)
• Shane Doan (PHX)

NHL Foundation Player Award

"Commitment, Perseverance, and Teamwork to Enrich Lives in his Community"

• Mike Fisher (NSH)
• John-Michael Liles (TOR)
• Moulson (NYI)

Hart Memorial Trophy:

League Most Valuable Player; voted on by PHWA

• Lundqvist (NYR)
• Malkin (PIT)
• Stamkos (TB)/

Lesson complete. Rock on...and do join us for LBC's 2012 NHL Entry Draft Round One Live Thread on Friday night.

Who takes home the Hart?