LAS VEGAS (June 20, 2012) – The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) today announced Evgeni Malkin as the recipient of the 2011-12 Ted Lindsay Award, presented annually to the “Most Outstanding Player” in the NHL as voted by fellow members of the NHLPA.  

“Congratulations to Evgeni Malkin for being chosen by his fellow players as the most outstanding player in the NHL this season,” said Ted Lindsay, Hockey Hall of Fame player, about the 2011-12 recipient of the award that bears his namesake. “There is no greater honour than to receive such respect from your peers on the ice. Evgeni is a very talented hockey player in all aspects of the game. He had a great season and is a very deserving recipient.”

Ted Lindsay was on hand to present the players’ award, along with celebrity presenter Cory Monteith from the hit TV show “Glee”, as part of the 2012 NHL Awards which were held at the Encore Theater at the Wynn Las Vegas. The finalists for the 2011-12 Ted Lindsay Award, Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers and Steven Stamkos of the Tampa Bay Lightning, were also in attendance. 

The Ted Lindsay Award is the only award voted on by the players themselves, carrying on the tradition established by the Lester B. Pearson Award since 1970-71. The Award honours Ted Lindsay, an All-Star forward known for his skill, tenacity, leadership, and for his role in establishing the original Players' Association.

Evgeni is now the fourth Penguins player to receive the “Most Outstanding Player” award as voted on by the players. He follows former Penguins forwards Mario Lemieux (1985-86, 1987-88, 1992-93, 1995-96) and Jaromir Jagr (1998-99, 1999-00, 2005-06), and current teammate Sidney Crosby (2006-07).   

The native of Magnitogorsk, Russia led all NHL players in 2011-12 regular season scoring (109 points) to earn his second Art Ross Trophy (2008-09). He also finished with more than 100 points in a season for the third time in his career, while finishing third in assists (59) and second in goals (a career-high 50). 

In recognition of being named the 2011-12 Ted Lindsay Award winner, Evgeni was presented with an elegant men’s watch from Breitling.  

Fans and media are encouraged to visit www.nhlpa.com to view further background information on the Ted Lindsay Award and finalist profiles.

2011-12 Ted Lindsay Award Recipient:
EVGENI MALKIN
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 202 lbs.
Shoots: Left
Age: 25
Born: Magnitogorsk, Russia
Draft: Selected 1^st Round, 2^nd Overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2004 Entry Draft
Career Achievements:
Ted Lindsay Award (2011-12)
Art Ross Trophy (2008-09, 2011-12)
Calder Trophy (2006-07)
Stanley Cup (2009 – Pittsburgh Penguins)
Kharlamov Trophy (2012)
IIHF World Championships gold medal (2012 – Russia)
NHL All-Star Game (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012)
 

“Most Outstanding Player” Award Recipients:

 

Lester B. Pearson Award	1984-85 Wayne Gretzky	1999-00 Jaromir Jagr
1970-71 Phil Esposito	1985-86 Mario Lemieux	2000-01 Joe Sakic
1971-72 Jean Ratelle	1986-87 Wayne Gretzky	2001-02 Jarome Iginla
1972-73 Bobby Clarke	1987-88 Mario Lemieux	2002-03 Markus Naslund
1973-74 Phil Esposito	1988-89 Steve Yzerman	2003-04 Martin St. Louis
1974-75 Bobby Orr	1989-90 Mark Messier	2005-06 Jaromir Jagr
1975-76 Guy Lafleur	1990-91 Brett Hull	2006-07 Sidney Crosby
1976-77 Guy Lafleur	1991-92 Mark Messier	2007-08 Alexander Ovechkin
1977-78 Guy Lafleur	1992-93 Mario Lemieux	2008-09 Alexander Ovechkin
1978-79 Marcel Dionne	1993-94 Sergei Fedorov	Ted Lindsay Award
1979-80 Marcel Dionne	1994-95 Eric Lindros	2009-10 Alexander Ovechkin
1980-81 Mike Liut	1995-96 Mario Lemieux	2010-11 Daniel Sedin
1981-82 Wayne Gretzky	1996-97 Dominik Hasek	2011-12 Evgeni Malkin
1982-83 Wayne Gretzky	1997-98 Dominik Hasek
1983-84 Wayne Gretzky	1998-99 Jaromir Jagr

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