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When: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. ET

Watch: NBC Sports Network, CBC. Plus, NHL Network has red carpet coverage at 4:00 p.m. ET and a recap show at 9:00 p.m. ET.

Where: Encore Theater at Wynn, Las Vegas

Presenters: Ted Lindsay, Mark Messier, Vince Vaughn, Matthew Perry, Joshua Jackson, Barry Melrose, Eddie Olczyk and many more.

Performers: Nickelback

Awards that have already been won:

Conn Smythe Trophy: Awarded to the MVP of the playoffs. Winner: Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings.

Art Ross Trophy: Awarded to the player who has the most points in the season. Winner: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins.

Maurice Richard Trophy: Awarded to the player who scores the most goals in the season. Winner: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning.

Plus/Minus Award: Awarded to the player with the highest plus/minus rating in the season. Winner: Patrice Bergeron, Boston Bruins.

William H. Jennings Trophy: Awarded to the goaltender(s) with the lowest goals-against average in the season. Winner(s): Brian Elliott and Jaraslov Halak, St. Louis Blues.

Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award: Awarded to the goaltender with the highest save percentage. Winner: Brian Elliott, St. Louis Blues.

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Calder Trophy: First awarded in 1937 by NHL President Frank Calder, the Calder Trophy honours the NHL’s best rookie, as voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association.

Nominees:

Adam Henrique, New Jersey Devils

Gabriel Landeskog, Colorado Avalanche

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Edmonton Oilers

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Lady Byng Trophy: Presented in 1925 by the wife of Canada’s Governor General, Lady Byng, the trophy is awarded to the NHL player who demonstrates great sportsmanship. Most often, it is a player with a very low number of penalty minutes.

Nominees:

Brian Campbell, Florida Panthers

Jordan Eberle, Edmonton Oilers

Matt Moulson, New York Islanders

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Frank J. Selke Trophy: First awarded in 1978 in memory of former Maple Leafs and Canadiens GM, Frank Selke, the Selke Trophy is given to the best defensive forward, as voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association.

Nominees:

David Backes, St. Louis Blues

Patrice Bergeron, Boston Bruins

Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings

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Bill Masterton Trophy: Bill Masterton, a forward with the Minnesota North Stars, passed away two days after an on-ice collision on January 13, 1968. The trophy named in his honour is awarded to the player shows perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. It was first presented in 1968 by the NHL Writers' Association.

Nominees:

Daniel Alfredsson, Ottawa Senators

Joffrey Lupul, Toronto Maple Leafs

Max Pacioretty, Montreal Canadiens

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NHL Foundation Award: This trophy has been awarded since 1998 to the player who helps serve his community through commitment to hockey, perseverance and teamwork. The award is therefore similar to the King Clancy Trophy and many players have won both trophies.

Nominees:

Mike Fischer, Nashville Predators

John-Michael Liles, Toronto Maple Leafs

Matt Moulson, New York Islanders

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Bridgestone Messier Leadership Award: This is a relatively new award, having been first presented in 2007. This trophy is given to the best team leader, both on and off the ice.

Nominees:

Dustin Brown, Los Angeles Kings

Ryan Callahan, New York Rangers

Shane Doan, Phoenix Coyotes

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General Manager of the Year Award: This award is only three years old and has yet to receive a proper name. One option would be to name it after current Red Wings' GM Ken Holland, who has built a consistent winner in Detroit over the last 15 years.

Nominees:

Doug Armstrong, St. Louis Blues

David Poile, Nashville Predators

Dale Tallon, Florida Panthers

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Jack Adams Award: First presented in 1974 in honor of former Red Wings coach Jack Adams, the award is given to the NHL coach that had the biggest impact on his team’s success.

Nominees:

Ken Hitchcock, St. Louis Blues

Paul MacLean, Ottawa Senators

John Tortorella, New York Rangers

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James Norris Trophy: The Norris Trophy was originally presented in 1953 by the children of late Red Wings owner, James Norris. It's awarded to the NHL’s best defenseman, as voted by the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association.

Nominees:

Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins

Erik Karlsson, Ottawa Senators

Shea Weber, Nashville Predators

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Vezina Trophy: The Vezina Trophy was presented in 1927 by Montreal Canadiens owners in memory of George Vezina. The trophy is awarded to the NHL’s best goaltender, as voted on by NHL general managers.

Nominees:

Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers

Pekka Rinne, Nashville Predators

Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings

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Ted Lindsay Award: Formerly known as the Lester B. Pearson Award, this trophy is awarded to the NHL’s most outstanding player as voted on by the NHL Players’ Association.

Nominees:

Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers

Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins

Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

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Hart Trophy: The Hart Trophy was donated in 1923 by the father of former Montreal Canadiens manager and coach, Cecil Hart. It is awarded to the player deemed most valuable to his team during the regular season, as voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association.

Nominees:

Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers

Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins

Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

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Thanks VC - great summary!

Amazing that last year the Canucks were front and center with so many nominees and expected winners. And this year we're...nowhere to be found. Guess it sums up our season eh?

How the heck did we win the Prezzy!?

Excited to watch the red carpet. Always my favourite part :)

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Thanks VC - great summary!

Amazing that last year the Canucks were front and center with so many nominees and expected winners. And this year we're...nowhere to be found. Guess it sums up our season eh?

How the heck did we win the Prezzy!?

Excited to watch the red carpet. Always my favourite part :)

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