Calgary Flames winger Johnny Gaudreau, Minnesota Wild center Mikael Granlund, and Vladimir Tarasenko of the St. Louis Blues are this year's nominees for the Lady Byng Trophy, the league announced Sunday.
The Lady Byng recognizes the player who best demonstrates sportsmanship combined with exceptional playing ability.
Each of this year's nominees would be a first-time winner. Anze Kopitar of the Los Angeles Kings captured the trophy last season.
Gaudreau appeared in 72 games with the Flames this season, recording 18 goals and 43 assists. He was whistled for just four penalty minutes.
Granlund had a breakout season with the Wild, finishing with 26 goals and 43 assists in 81 games, alongside 12 penalty minutes.
Tarasenko appeared in all 82 games for the Blues, registering 39 goals and 36 assists. He recorded 12 penalty minutes on the season.
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