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Originally Posted by Groot

https://www.nhl.com/news/matty-benie...ists-344120976



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.

Yes, I know what the NHL calls it. I think it's a misnomer. I'm part of the public and I don't think they are finalists. I think they are a winner and two runners up and they just haven't announced it yet. It would actually be more interesting if there was a nomination process and a final vote (eg Academy awards).