The NHL will be announcing its 2024 award winners over the next six weeks, leading up to the 2024 NHL Awards show at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on June 27. Between now and then, hockey’s biggest stars will add more hardware to their trophy cases.
The award announcements kicked off on May 14 when Jacob Trouba of the New York Rangers was named the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award winner. The league will unveil the award winners periodically while saving the most prestigious trophies for the NHL Awards in Las Vegas.
This NHL award season should be an interesting one, headlined by a tight race for the Hart Trophy. Nikita Kucherov and Connor McDavid both hit 100 assists this season, and each player is looking for his second MVP trophy. Nathan MacKinnon, on the other hand, is looking to break through for his first after scoring 140 points.
Another close battle will feature Kucherov, MacKinnon and Matthews vying for the Ted Lindsay Award. Matthews was snubbed from a Hart Trophy nod after putting up 69 goals in the regular season. The Norris Trophy field consists of favorite Quinn Hughes, who had to hold off strong challenges from Roman Josi and Cale Makar in 2023-24.
The complete list of NHL Awards announcements can be found below:
May 14: Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award
Winner: Jacob Trouba (D, New York Rangers)
The award is annually given “to the player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice, during the regular season and who plays a leading role in his community growing the game of hockey.” The award is chosen by former Rangers great Mark Messier, who obtains suggestions from league personnel. Trouba helped anchor a Rangers team that tallied the most points (114) and wins (55) in franchise history. The Rangers defenseman recorded 22 points (three goals & 19 assists) in 69 regular-season games, while also tallying 191 hits and 183 blocked shots. Trouba was part of a Rangers’ penalty-kill that ranked third in the entire league with an 84.5% success rate.
May 15: Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Winner: Connor Ingram (G, Utah)
The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded to the player that “best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.” Ingram was nearly forced to retire from the sport due to an undiagnosed obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression before he gained help from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance program back in 2021. Ingram was then claimed off of waivers by the Arizona Coyotes in October 2022, and has thrived ever since. The veteran netminder racked up a 23-21-3 record, a 2.91 goals-against-average, and a .907 save percentage in 50 regular-season games. Ingram also recorded a league-best six shutouts during the 2023-24 campaign.
May 18: Frank J. Selke Trophy
Winner: Aleksander Barkov (C, Florida Panthers)
The Frank J. Selke Trophy is annually awarded to the forward that “best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.” Barkov has now won the Selke Trophy for the second time in his NHL career. It also marks the third time that Barkov has been a finalist for the honor across the last four seasons. He won 57.3% of his 1,100 face-offs during the regular season, while finishing fifth among NHL forwards with a +33 rating. In addition, the Panthers forward also registered 104 hits, while blocking 50 shots over the course of the 2023-24 regular season.
May 22: Jack Adams Award
Winner: Rick Tocchet (Vancouver Canucks)
The Jack Adams Award is annually handed out to the NHL head coach that has “contributed the most to his team’s success.” Tocchet won the award in just his second season as the Canucks head coach. He became the third Canucks head coach to win the Jack Adams Award along with Pat Quinn (1991-92) and Alain Vigneault (2006-07). Tocchet earned 82 first-place votes in order to earn the honor. The 60-year old led the Canucks to a 50-23-9 (109 points) regular-season record and a Pacific Division title for the first time since the 2012-13 campaign when it was known as the Northwest Division.
May 28: King Clancy Memorial Trophy
May 30: Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
Finalists
June 10: Jim Gregory GM of the Year
June 27: Calder Memorial Trophy
Finalists
June 27: Hart Memorial Trophy
Finalists
June 27: James Norris Memorial Trophy
Finalists
- Quinn Hughes, D, Canucks
- Roman Josi, D, Predators
- Cale Makar, D, Avalanche
June 27: Ted Lindsay Award
Finalists
- Nikita Kucherov, RW, Lightning
- Nathan MacKinnon, C, Avalanche
- Auston Matthews, C, Maple Leafs
June 27: Vezina Trophy
Finalists
In a surprising turn of events, Rick Tocchet, head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, has been named the winner of the Jack Adams Award in the 2024 NHL Awards tracker. The Jack Adams Award is presented annually to the coach who is judged to have contributed the most to his team’s success during the regular season.
Tocchet, who took over as head coach of the Canucks in 2022, led the team to an impressive turnaround this season. Under his guidance, the Canucks finished with a record of 49-25-8, good for second place in the Pacific Division. Tocchet’s coaching style emphasized a strong defensive game and disciplined play, which helped the team improve on their previous season’s performance.
One of Tocchet’s biggest accomplishments this season was his ability to get the most out of his players. He helped star forward Elias Pettersson bounce back from a disappointing season and regain his scoring touch, finishing with 40 goals and 50 assists. Tocchet also played a key role in developing young defenseman Quinn Hughes into a top-tier player, as Hughes led all NHL defensemen in scoring with 70 points.
Tocchet’s impact on the Canucks was felt beyond just the on-ice performance. He instilled a winning culture within the team and fostered a sense of unity and camaraderie among the players. His leadership and motivational skills were praised by both players and management, as he was able to get the best out of his team night in and night out.
In winning the Jack Adams Award, Tocchet joins an elite group of coaches who have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to their teams. He becomes the first Canucks coach to win the award since Alain Vigneault in 2007.
As the Canucks head into the playoffs with high expectations, Tocchet’s coaching will be crucial in determining their success. With his innovative strategies and ability to get the most out of his players, there is no doubt that Tocchet will continue to be a driving force behind the Canucks’ success for years to come.
