Matt Dumba, Henrik Lundqvist and P.K. Subban are the three finalists for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy.
The award is given annually to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.
The winner, chosen by a committee of senior NHL executives led by Commissioner Gary Bettman and Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, will receive a $40,000 donation from the National Hockey League Foundation to benefit a charity or charities of his choice. The two runners-up each will get a $5,000 donation.
Dumba, a defenseman with the Minnesota Wild, has been committed to racial and social justice and the Hockey is for Everyone initiative. He also helped form the Hockey Diversity Alliance with seven current and former Black NHL players. The HDA's mission is to "eradicate racism and intolerance in hockey."
Following the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died on May 25 while in custody of the Minneapolis police, Dumba launched fundraising efforts in order to support the rebuilding of local businesses damaged during the riots and protests in Minnesota.
A first-time finalist for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, Dumba donated to more than 60 families in need during the coronavirus pandemic, gave more than $11,000 to Australia wildfire relief, has participated in ACES (Athletes Committed to Educating Students) in Minneapolis for several seasons, and was a big part in the Wild's Hockey Fights Cancer night.
Lundqvist, a goalie with the New York Rangers, supports various initiatives including children's health, education, underprivileged youth, Hockey Fights Cancer and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In 2014, he and his wife, Therese, founded the Henrik Lundqvist Foundation, which has raised more than $3.2 million to benefit Together for Better, New York Presbyterian Children's Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, and Garden of Dreams Foundation, as well as the foundation's own program, the HLF Young Ambassador Program.
Lundqvist has served as spokesperson for Garden of Dreams since 2009, and his support and involvement has helped the program raise $650,000 this season. He also donated $100,000 to feed New Yorkers in need during COVID-19, gave $105,000 to the Ronald McDonald Barnfond in his home country of Sweden and provided a $50,000 grant to Hockey Fights Cancer. Lundqvist is a finalist for the second straight season.
Subban, a defenseman with the New Jersey Devils, supports numerous initiatives including underprivileged youth, medical support and promoting racial and social justice. He created the P.K. Subban Foundation in 2014 while playing for the Montreal Canadiens and has pledged $10 million over seven years to the Montreal Children's Hospital. Subban also founded Blueline Buddies in 2016 while playing for the Nashville Predators. The program aims to bridge the gap between law enforcement and local youth.
In May, Subban made a $50,000 donation to the fundraiser for Gianna Floyd, the daughter of George Floyd. The donation inspired athletes across all sports to donate and surpass the fundraiser's goal of $1 million. Subban was a finalist for the award in 2017-18.
Forward Jason Zucker, then with the Minnesota Wild, won the King Clancy Memorial Trophy last season.
The 2020 NHL Awards had been scheduled for June 18 in Las Vegas but were postponed March 25.
