Mar 19, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov (86) during a stop in play against the Vancouver Canucks in the first period at Rogers Arena.
LIGHTNINGLightning shut down Nikita Kucherov trade talk despite request
Sep 23, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of an NHL puck and the Dallas Stars logo during the second period between the Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild at the American Airlines Center.
NEWSHockey world mourns Hall of Fame linesman Matt Pavelich
Oct 20, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) looks on against the Vegas Golden Knights in the second period at T-Mobile Arena.
LIGHTNINGPierre LeBrun reveals major new details about Nikita Kucherov's trade situation
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TROPHIES

LNH trophies list
TROPHIES
LNH

Messier Leadership Award

Leadership to his team, on and off the ice

The Mark Messier Leadership Award is a National Hockey League (NHL) award that recognizes an individual as a superior leader within their sport, and as a contributing member of society. The award is given to a player selected by Hockey Hall of Fame center Mark Messier to honor an individual who leads by positive example through on-ice performance, motivation of team members and a dedication to community activities and charitable causes.

2006-07Chris CheliosDetroit Red Wings
2007-08Mats SundinToronto Maple Leafs
2008-09Jarome IginlaCalgary Flames
2009-10Sidney CrosbyPittsburgh Penguins
2010-11Zdeno CharaBoston Bruins
2011-12Shane DoanPhoenix Coyotes
2012-13Daniel AlfredssonOttawa Senators
2013-14Dustin BrownLos Angeles Kings
2014-15Jonathan ToewsChicago Blackhawks
2015-16Shea WeberNashville Predators
2016-17Nick FolignoColumbus Blue Jackets
2017-18Deryk EngellandVegas Golden Knights
2018-19Wayne SimmondsNashville Predators
2019-20Mark GiordanoCalgary Flames
2020-21Patrice BergeronBoston Bruins
2021-22Anze KopitarLos Angeles Kings
2022-23Steven StamkosTampa Bay Lightning
2023-24Jacob TroubaNew York Rangers
2024-25Alexander OvechkinWashington Capitals
2025-26Gabriel LandeskogColorado Avalanche
BY TEAM
MESSIER LEADERSHIP AWARD
TEAMSTOT
Boston Bruins2
Calgary Flames2
Los Angeles Kings2
Nashville Predators2
Chicago Blackhawks1
Colorado Avalanche1
Columbus Blue Jackets1
Detroit Red Wings1
New York Rangers1
Ottawa Senators1
Pittsburgh Penguins1
Tampa Bay Lightning1
Toronto Maple Leafs1
Utah Mammoth1
Vegas Knights1
Washington Capitals1
BY PLAYER
MESSIER LEADERSHIP AWARD
PLAYERSTOT
Daniel Alfredsson1
Patrice Bergeron1
Dustin Brown1
Zdeno Chara1
Chris Chelios1
Sidney Crosby1
Shane Doan1
Deryk Engelland1
Nick Foligno1
Mark Giordano1
Jarome Iginla1
Anze Kopitar1
Gabriel Landeskog1
Alexander Ovechkin1
Wayne Simmonds1
Steven Stamkos1
Mats Sundin1
Jonathan Toews1
Jacob Trouba1
Shea Weber1
TROPHIES
LNH
All-Rookie Team
Art Ross Trophy
Bill Masterton Trophy
Bud Light Plus-Minus
Calder Memorial Trophy
Conn Smythe
First All-Star Team
Frank J. Selke Trophy
Hart Memorial
Hockey Hall of fame
James Norris Trophy
King Clancy Memorial
Lady Bing Memorial
Martin-Brodeur Trophy
Martin-St-Louis Trophy
Maurice "Rocket" Richard
Messier Leadership Award
NHL Foundation Player Award
NHL/Sheraton Road Performer
Patrice-Bergeron Trophy
Patrick-Roy Trophy
Roger Crozier MBNA
ScotiaBank Fanfav
Second All-Star Team
Stanley Cup
Ted Lindsay Award
Vezina Trophy
William M. Jennings Trophy
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HOCKEY
NHL trophies
AHL trophies
ECHL trophies
IHL trophies
KHL trophies
LHJMQ trophies
NCAA trophies
OHL trophies
QMAAA trophies
WHA trophies
WHL trophies