TORONTO -- The National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) announced today the three finalists for the 2016-17 Ted Lindsay Award: defenceman Brent Burns of the San Jose Sharks, centre Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and centre Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers. The Ted Lindsay Award is presented annually "to the most outstanding player in the NHL," as voted by fellow members of the NHLPA.
Crosby is vying for his fourth Award, while Burns and McDavid are each seeking to become the third consecutive first-time recipients of the Ted Lindsay Award (Carey Price, 2014-15; Patrick Kane, 2015-16).
The 2016-17 Ted Lindsay Award recipient will be announced Wednesday, June 21, during the
2017 NHL Awards
at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The three finalists received the most votes from their fellow players (listed below in alphabetical order):
Sidney Crosby has chance to win fourth Ted Lindsay Award
Penguins center joined by Sharks defenseman Brent Burns, Oilers forward Connor McDavid as finalist for best player as voted by NHLPA members
