Josh Morrissey is a candidate for the Jets' King Clancy Memorial Trophy

NEW YORK (April 17, 2024) – The National Hockey League today announced the 32 teams nominated for the 2023-24 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, awarded to the player who best exemplifies leadership on and off the ice. significant humanitarian contribution to his community.”

Candidates are selected by their respective NHL teams. The winner will be chosen by Commissioner Gary Bettman and a selection committee that includes previous winners of the first-ever King Clancy Memorial Trophy and NHL Foundation Historic Player of the Year Award.

In determining the winner, the selection committee will consider the criteria of the candidate's inspiration, involvement and positive impact on the community.

The nominee with the most votes will be awarded the King Clancy Memorial Trophy and receive a $25,000 award to the charity or charities of their choice. New this year, the winner will also be eligible to choose to have their club receive a grant of up to $20,000 from the NHL to help organize a special activation related to their humanitarian cause.

Candidates for the 2023-24 King Clancy Memorial Cup:

Anaheim Ducks: Cam Fowler

Arizona Coyotes: Nick Bjugstad

Boston Bruins: Linus Ullmark

Buffalo Sabres: Alex Tuch

Calgary Flames: Andrew Mangiapan

Carolina Hurricanes: Jakob Slavin

Chicago Blackhawks: Connor Murphy

Colorado Avalanche: Cale Makar

Columbus Blue Jackets: Zach Werenski

Dallas Stars: Jake Ottinger

Detroit Red Wings: Dylan Larkin

Edmonton Oilers: Darnell Nurse

Florida Panthers: Alexander Barkov

Los Angeles Kings: Kevin Fiala

Minnesota Wild: Marc-Andre Fleury

Canadian Montreal: Nick Suzuki

Nashville Predators: Roman Josey

New Jersey Devils: Jack Hughes

New York Islanders: Anders Lee

New York Rangers: Jacob Trouba

Ottawa Senators: Brady Tkachuk

Philadelphia Flyers: Scott Laughton

Pittsburgh Penguins: Brian Rust

San Jose Sharks: Luke Kunin

Seattle Kraken: Jayden Schwartz

St. Louis Blues: Brayden Schenn

Tampa Bay Lightning: Nicholas Paul

Toronto Maple Leafs: Auston Matthews

Vancouver Canucks: Quinn Hughes

Vegas Golden Knights: Jack Eichel

Washington Capitals: Tom Wilson

Winnipeg Jets: Josh Morrissey

History

The King Clancy Memorial Trophy was presented by the NHL Board of Governors in 1988 to honor Frank “King” Clancy, who was beloved for decades as a player, referee, coach, manager and goodwill ambassador to the league. A three-time Stanley Cup champion and 1958 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, Clancy was voted one of the NHL's 100 Greatest Players in 2017 during the league's 100th anniversary.

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