25-4-2003 nominates players for Awards
The has released the annual list of award nominees. For each category in which the winner is voted, there are three nominees. The annual Awards Ceremony is held right after the Stanley Cup Finals.

Here are the candidates for season 2002-03:

Jack Adams Award
1. Stan Smyl, Vancouver Canucks
2. Eddie Johnston, Pittsburgh Penguins
3. Marc Crawford, Québec Nordiques
Annual award given to the coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success

Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Jeff Friesen, San Jose Sharks
2. Shane Doan, Ottawa Senators
3. Andrew Brunette, Minnesota North Stars
Annual award given to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League

Hart Memorial Trophy
1. Teemu Selanne, Winnipeg Jets
2. Brendan Shanahan, Saint-Louis Blues
3. Andrew Cassels, Saint-Louis Blues
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Teemu Selanne, Winnipeg Jets
2. Brendan Shanahan, Saint-Louis Blues
3. Mark Recchi, Montréal Canadiens
Annual award given to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability

James Norris Memorial Trophy
1. Chris Chelios, Chicago Blackhawks
2. Nicklas Lidstrom, Detroit Red Wings
3. Vladimir Malakhov, Montréal Canadiens
Annual award given to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position

Frank J. Selke Trophy
1. Dan Bylsma, Montréal Maroons
2. Ian Boyce, Montréal Maroons
3. Rich Sutter, Hartford Whalers
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game