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Flames captain Giordano among Mark Messier Award finalists

Calgary Flames defenceman Mark Giordano, Columbus Blue Jackets winger Nick Foligno, and Anaheim centre Ryan Getzlaf are the finalists for the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award.

Nick Foligno, Ryan Getzlaf also selected by Hall of Famer for leadership award

Calgary Flames captain Mark Giordano is one of the three finalists for the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award as chosen by the Hall of Famer. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Calgary Flames defenceman Mark Giordano, Columbus Blue Jackets winger Nick Foligno, and Anaheim centre Ryan Getzlaf are the finalists for the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award.

Messier, a Hall of Famer, selected the finalists announced Thursday.

The winner will be announced June 21 at the NHL Awards in Las Vegas.