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NHL Awards
When: June 26, 8 p.m.
Where: Bridgestone Arena
How to Watch: nhl.com; TNT, Sportsnet, TVA Sports
2023 Nominees:
1. Hart Memorial Trophy | Most Valuable Player
- Conor McDavid
- David Pastrnak
- Matthew Tkachuk
2. James Norris Memorial Trophy | Best Defenseman
- Adam Fox
- Erik Karlsson
- Cale Makar
3. Vezina Trophy | Best Goaltender
- Connor Hellebuyck
- Ilya Sorokin
- Linus Ullmark
4. Ted Lindsay Award | Most Outstanding Player
- Erik Karlsson
- Connor McDavid
- David Pastrnak
5. Calder Memorial Trophy | Rookie of the Year
- Matty Beniers
- Owen Power
- Stuart Skinner
6. Jack Adams Award | Coach of the Year
- Dave Hakstol
- Jim Montgomery
- Lindy Ruff
7. Selke Trophy | Best Defensive Forward
- Patrice Bergeron
- Nico Hischier
- Mitchell Marner
8. Lady Byng Trophy | Most Gentlemanly Player
- Jack Hughes
- Anze Kopitar
- Brayden Point
9. Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award
- Jim Nill
- Don Sweeney
- Bill Zito
10. Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award
- Jason McCrimmon
- Karen Ota-O'Brien
- Marty Richardson
- Dean Smith
- Derek Klein
- Saroya Tinker
NHL Draft
When: Round 1, June 28, 7 p.m.
Where: Bridgestone Arena
How to Watch: nhl.com; E.T., ESPN, SN, TVAS
When: Round 2-7, June 29, 11 a.m.
Where: Bridgestone Arena
How to Watch: nhl.com; E.T.; NHLN, SN, TVAS
Other Fun Events:
What: United by Hockey Mobile Museum
The traveling museum is a unique experience that showcases 840-square-feet of history, including exclusive artifacts from players from an array of backgrounds, video components, an interactive broadcast booth, and a look at the next generation of young stars, NHL Officials, broadcasters, and women in the game. The museum also features one-of-a-kind hockey card collections from collectors across North America, highlighting players from underrepresented demographics.
When: June 26, 3 to 7 p.m.; June 27 and 28, noon to 7 p.m.
Where: 173 Rep. John Lewis Way S.
What: EA SPORTS NHL 23 World Championship
The final event of the NHL 23 WC season will feature the top four NHL 23 gamers in the World including Samuel Landry, Joseph Olmstead, Erik Tammenpää, and Teemu Karvonen, as they compete for ultimate CHEL bragging rights, a first place cash prize of $28,000 and being presented the Championship belt, in the first World Championship LAN event held since 2019. Several NHL Draft top prospects will make an appearance to cheer on the finalists and sharpen their virtual hockey skills. Fans can also test their skills and play against one another at gaming stations that will be set up and equipped with EA SPORTS NHL 23.
When: June 27, noon to 4:30 p.m. (also streamed live on Twitch)
Where: Walk of Fame Park at 5th Avenue + Rep. John Lewis Way
What: Broadway Block Party
Country music stars including Brothers Osborne, Jo Dee Messina, Kip Moore, Maddie & Tae, and Mitchell Tenpenny are among the featured performers that will share the outdoor stage with some hockey stars. As a special treat for Preds fans, goalie Pekka Rinne and captain Roman Josi are scheduled to announce the team's second selection in the 2023 NHL Draft on the main stage. Fans can also watch the 2023 NHL Awards and 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft First Round broadcasts on video screens outside of Bridgestone Arena.
1. June 26
- Who: Brothers Osborne
- When: 5:45 p.m.
- Where: Main Stage on Broadway outside of Bridgestone Arena
- Who: Dierks Bentley
- When: 7 p.m.
- Where: Live show inside of Bridgestone Arena, plus a viewing party on Broadway outside Bridgestone
- Who: Mitchell Tenpenny
- When: 8:30 p.m.
- Where: Main Stage on Broadway outside of Bridgestone Arena
2. June 27, (Predators' 25th Anniversary Broadway Block Party)
- Who: Kip Moore, Maddie & Tae, Austin McNeil
- When: 6:15 p.m.
- Where: Main Stage on Broadway outside of Bridgestone Arena
3. June 28
- Who: Jo Dee Messina
- When: 5 p.m.
- Where: Main Stage on Broadway outside of Bridgestone Arena
(Attendees can also see the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft First Round at the viewing party on Broadway outside of Bridgestone Arena at 6 p.m.)