2005/06 Award Finalists Named

By Commish (Denver), October 26, 2026

The votes have been counted, and the league is ready to reveal the finalists for each award given out. Finalists are listed alphabetically by last name.

Hart Trophy: Jason Arnott (LAA), Martin St. Louis (MIA), Mats Sundin (LAA)

Norris Trophy: Janne Niinimaa (DET), Kimmo Timonen (DET), Marek Zidlicky (LAA)

Vezina Trophy: Niklas Backstrom (MTL), Ryan Miller (TOR), Jose Theodore (OTT)

Calder Trophy: Ryane Clowe (MIN), Joffrey Lupul (TOR), Zach Parise (CHI)

Finally, the league's newest award, given out to the league's most outstanding captain, is undergoing a name change already. Previously announced as the Masterton Award, the league has instead decided the league will be named for RSHA Hall of Fame member, and former longtime captain in Boston, Cam Neely. Neely spent 15 seasons as captain of the Boston Colonials, during which he led the team to a Stanley Cup and was twice named the league's MVP.

Cam Neely Award: Michael Nylander (WPG), Mats Sundin (LAA), Kimmo Timonen (DET)