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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