Ted Lindsay Award
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The Ted Lindsay Award, formerly known as the Lester B. Pearson Award, is awarded annually to the National Hockey League's most outstanding player in the regular season as judged by the members of the NHL Players' Association. First awarded in 1971, it is a companion to the Hart Memorial Trophy, which is awarded to the League's Most Valuable Player, as judged by members of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association. The award was renamed in 2010 after Ted Lindsay of the Detroit Red Wings.[1]
Quick Facts Sport, Awarded for ...
Sport | Ice hockey |
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Awarded for | National Hockey League's outstanding player in the regular season as judged by the members of the NHL Players Association |
History | |
First award | 1971–72 NHL season |
First winner | Phil Esposito |
Most wins | Wayne Gretzky (5) |
Most recent | Connor McDavid Edmonton Oilers |
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