Marc Bergevin of the Canadiens, Bob Murray of the Ducks and Ray Shero of the Penguins were all named Monday as first-time finalists to be the NHL's GM of the year, according to an ESPN.com report.

Penguins center Sidney Crosby, Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin, and Lightning right wing Martin St. Louis have been nominated as finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award, according to an ESPN.com report.

The award is presented annually to the most outstanding player in the NHL as voted by fellow members of the NHL Players' Association.