Jim Rutherford of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Brian MacLellan of the Washington Capitals and Jim Nill of the Dallas Stars were named finalists for the 2016 NHL General Manager of the Year Award.

It's the first time any of the three have been a finalist for the award, which has been presented since the 2009-10 season.

The 30 League GMs, and a panel of NHL executives and media members, voted for the award at the conclusion of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The winner will be announced at the 2016 NHL Awards at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on June 22.