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Originally Posted by GioforPM
Finalist implies they have a shot in the "finals". Eg - Stanley Cup finalist. What are they finalists in if there's only one vote? Every defenceman in the league is a finalist in Norris voting.
What they are is first and second runners up.
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https://www.nhl.com/news/matty-benie...ists-344120976
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Matty Beniers, Owen Power and Stuart Skinner were named finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy on Wednesday
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When someone says "finalist" as it relates to an NHL award its clear what they mean. The NHL knows the highest vote-getter already but to the public there are 3 finalists until the actual winner is announced.