Anders Lee of the New York Islanders won the King Clancy Memorial Trophy on Tuesday. The award is presented annually to the NHL player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and who has made a notable humanitarian contribution to his or her community.
All 32 NHL teams submitted a nominee for the award, which was chosen by a selection committee consisting of NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, previous King Clancy winners, and previous NHL Foundation Player Award winners. .
As the winner, Lee will receive a $25,000 donation to benefit the charity or charities of his choice.
Among the charities Lee helps is Jam Kancer at the Kan Foundation, which organizes events to help raise money in the fight against cancer. Lee’s 2023 Kancer Jam at the Kan tournament raised more than $155,000, including a $30,000 contribution from Lee.
Since becoming involved with the foundation in 2017, he has helped it raise more than $2.5 million.
The forward scored 37 points (20 goals, 17 assists) in 81 games this season, his 12th in the NHL, all with the Islanders. He was selected in the sixth round (No. 152) of the 2009 NHL Draft and has been a captain since 2018.
Lee has been a King Clancy finalist six times in the last seven seasons. He is the third Islanders player to win the award, joining Doug Weight (2011) and Bryan Trottier (1989).
The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is the fifth award presented during the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Rick Tocchet of the Vancouver Canucks won the Jack Adams Award for NHL Coach of the Year on May 22, as voted on by the NHL Broadcasters Association. Aleksander Barkov of the Florida Panthers won the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL’s top defensive forward on May 18, as voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Goalie Connor Ingram, who played for the Arizona Coyotes this season, won the Masterton Trophy for perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication on May 15, and New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba won the Masterton Leadership Award. NHL Mark Messier on May 14.
One more award will be presented in May, and nine more will be presented in June, including five at the NHL Awards at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on June 27 (7 p.m. ET; Keynote USA, SN).
Winners will be announced by national rights holders Keynote USA, Sportsnet and TVA Sports during pregame programming prior to the Stanley Cup playoff games, at the NHL Awards and at the 2024 NHL Upper Deck Draft in Las Vegas on the 28th. of June. Keynote USA’s announcements will be made on “The Point” leading up to coverage of the game.
The remaining announcement schedule, which is subject to change, is as follows:
Thursday, May 30: Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
“To the player who is considered to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high level of playing skill.”
Finalists: Auston Matthews, TOR; Elías Pettersson, VAN; Jacob Slavin, C.A.R.
Monday June 10: Jim Gregory Award for General Manager of the Year
“To the most outstanding general director of the League.”
(Finalists will be announced the week of May 20-26)
Thursday June 13: Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award presented by Hyundai (Canada)
“To an individual who, through the game of hockey, has positively impacted their community, culture or society.”
Finalists: Mark Burgin (Vancouver, British Columbia); Mark DeMontis (Toronto, Ont.); Allen Hierlihy (Hamilton, Ontario)
Thursday June 27: Calder Memorial Trophy
“To the player selected as the most competent in his first year of competition.”
Finalists: Connor Bedard, CHI; Brock Faber, M.I.N.; Luke Hughes, New Jersey
Thursday June 27: Hart Memorial Trophy
“To the player considered most valuable to his team.”
Finalists: Nikita Kucherov, TBL; Nathan MacKinnon, COL; Connor McDavid, EDM
Thursday June 27: James Norris Memorial Trophy
“To the defensive player who demonstrates the greatest ability in the position throughout the season.”
Finalists: Quinn Hughes, van; Roman Josi, NSH; Cale Makar, COL
Thursday June 27: Ted Lindsay Award
“Most Outstanding Player Voted by NHLPA Peers”.
Finalists: Nikita Kucherov, TBL; Nathan MacKinnon, COL; Auston Matthews, T.R.O.
Thursday June 27: Vezina Trophy
“To the goalkeeper considered the best in his position.”
Finalists: Sergei Bobrovsky, FLA; Thatcher Demko, VAN; Connor Hellebuyck
Friday June 28: Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award presented by Discover (USA)
“To an individual who, through the game of hockey, has positively impacted their community, culture or society.”
Finalists: Jerry DeVaul (Colorado Springs, Colorado); Kelsey McGuire (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania); Estela Rivas-Bryant (El Segundo, California)
Friday June 28: EJ McGuire Excellence Award
“To the NHL Draft prospect who best exemplifies a commitment to excellence through strength of character, competitiveness and athleticism.”
Click here to access the 2024 NHL Awards Information Guide, which includes details on this season’s finalists, as well as all-time voting histories and winners of each NHL Trophy.
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