The Vezina Trophy is awarded annually to "the defense player adjudged to be the best at his position " as selected by NHL general managers.

Other awards

Winner
	Jose Theodore , Canadiens Theodore earned his first Vezina Trophy by leading all goalies with a .931 save percentage. His 7 shutouts were second best in the league, and he was fourth in GAA at 2.11.

Other finalists
	Sean Burke, Coyotes Burke won 33 games with a 2.29 GAA, a .920 save percentage and five shutouts. He also tied a franchise record for victories.
	Patrick Roy , Avalanche Roy was nominated for the seventh time for helping Colorado allow the fewest goals in the NHL this season. He led all goalies with a 1.94 GAA and nine shutouts.