Zach Werenski's Z-Suite program has provided experiences to over 2,000 children and families, including those facing life-threatening illnesses, military members, first responders, underserved youth and more, the Blue Jackets said. (Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/f9b1a703-767d-47c4-b39f-40e885fc05f5.jpeg] Zach Werenski's Z-Suite program has provided experiences to over 2,000 children and families, including those facing life-threatening illnesses, military members, first responders, underserved youth and more, the Blue Jackets said. (Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images) The NHL announced every team’s King Clancy Trophy nominee for the 2024-25 season. This award [https://thehockeynews.com/news/new-york-islanders-captain-anders-lee-wins-nhls-king-clancy-trophy] goes “to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.” Each team nominated a player. Brady Tkachuk, a King Clancy Trophy nominee, is one of this year's playoff first-timers. The King Clancy Trophy [https://www.nhl.com/news/2024-2025-king-clancy-trophy-nominees-announced-by-nhl] will be voted on by a committee made up of NHL commissioner Gary Bettman as well as previous King Clancy winners and those who received the historic NHL Foundation Player Award. The committee will consider how a nominee positively benefits his community with inspiration, involvement and impact. The player with the most votes will earn $25,000 to donate to any charity or charities they wish. Also, the winner can choose to have their team get up to $20,000 from the NHL to support an event for their humanitarian cause. Last year’s winner was left winger Anders Lee of the New York Islanders [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders]. Lee’s been a leader for the Islanders on the ice and has also been heavily involved with the Jam Kancer in the Kan foundation [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/latest-news/new-york-islanders-anders-lee-jam-kancer-event-nhl-network] and other initiatives to help cancer patients and families affected by cancer. Since the award was introduced in 1988, an Islanders player has won the King Clancy Trophy three times. The Edmonton Oilers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers], Boston Bruins [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins] and Vancouver Canucks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks] have also taken the award home on three occasions. The Calgary Flames [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/calgary-flames] have won the King Clancy four times, the most of any team in the league. Their last winner was captain Mikael Backlund in 2022-23. Here are the nominees for this season. Anaheim Ducks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks]: Radko Gudas Boston Bruins [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins]: Charlie McAvoy Buffalo Sabres [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres]: Alex Tuch Calgary Flames [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/calgary-flames]: Jonathan Huberdeau Carolina Hurricanes [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes]: Jordan Staal Chicago Blackhawks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/chicago-blackhawks]: Connor Murphy Colorado Avalanche [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche]: Devon Toews Columbus Blue Jackets [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets]: Zach Werenski Dallas Stars [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/dallas-stars]: Matt Duchene Detroit Red Wings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings]: Jeff Petry Edmonton Oilers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers]: Darnell Nurse Florida Panthers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers]: Aleksander Barkov Los Angeles Kings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/los-angeles-kings]: Kevin Fiala Minnesota Wild [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/]: Frederick Gaudreau Montreal Canadiens [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens]: Nick Suzuki Nashville Predators [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/nashville-predators]: Ryan O'Reilly New Jersey Devils [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils]: Jack Hughes New York Islanders [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders]: Matt Martin New York Rangers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-rangers]: Adam Fox Ottawa Senators [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/ottawa-senators]: Brady Tkachuk Philadelphia Flyers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers]: Garnet Hathaway Pittsburgh Penguins [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins]: Kevin Hayes San Jose Sharks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks]: Mario Ferraro Seattle Kraken [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken]: Jaden Schwartz St. Louis Blues [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/st-louis-blues]: Colton Parayko Tampa Bay Lightning [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning]: Victor Hedman Toronto Maple Leafs [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs]: Mitch Marner Utah Hockey Club [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/utah]: Alexander Kerfoot Vancouver Canucks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks]: Quinn Hughes Vegas Golden Knights [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights]: Jack Eichel Washington Capitals [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals]: Tom Wilson Winnipeg Jets [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/winnipeg-jets]: Adam Lowry Get the latest news and trending stories by following The Hockey News on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] and by subscribing to The Hockey News newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. 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