Lee Named Islanders Nominee For 2022-23 King Clancy Memorial Trophy

Anders Lee was announced as the New York Islanders nominee for the 2022-23 King Clancy Memorial Trophy on Tuesday afternoon.

The Islanders' captain was nominated by the team for the King Clancy, which is awarded annually to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community. All 32 teams submit a nominee.

Per the NHL

The nominees were selected by their respective NHL teams. The winner will be chosen by a committee of senior NHL executives led by Commissioner Gary Bettman and Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly. The selection committee will apply the following criteria in determining the finalists and winner:

• Clear and measurable positive impact on the community
• Investment of time and resources
• Commitment to a particular cause or community
• Commitment to the League's community initiatives
• Creativity of programming
• Use of influence; engagement of others

The first-place finisher will receive a $25,000 donation to benefit a charity or charities of his choice. The two runners-up each will receive a $5,000 donation to benefit a charity or charities of their choice.

This is Lee's fifth King Clancy nomination in the past six seasons. Two Islanders have won the King Clancy, Bryan Trottier in 1989 and Doug Weight in 2011. The King Clancy will be given out at the NHL Awards on June 26.