Ted Lindsay Award
Matthews humbled to earn nod from peers, spot in TLA history
The 2021-22 Ted Lindsay Award recipient, Auston Matthews, capped off a notable season with the vote from fellow NHLPA members.
Auston Matthews voted 2021-22 Ted Lindsay Award recipient by NHLPA members
Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs has received the players’ vote as the recipient of the 2021-22 Ted Lindsay Award.
2021-22 Ted Lindsay Award finalists: Josi, Matthews and McDavid
Roman Josi, Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid have received the most votes from their peers as the most outstanding player.
Connor McDavid voted 2020-21 Ted Lindsay Award recipient by NHLPA members
Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers has been named the recipient of the 2020-21 Ted Lindsay Award, as voted by fellow NHLPA members.
Crosby, Matthews, McDavid named 2020-21 TLA finalists
The NHLPA has announced the three finalists for the 2020-21 Ted Lindsay Award are Auston Matthews, Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid.
Leon Draisaitl receives players' vote for 2019-20 Ted Lindsay Award
Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers has received the players’ vote for the 2019-20 Ted Lindsay Award (TLA), presented annually “to the most outstanding player in the NHL,” as voted by fellow NHLPA members.
TLA finalist spotlight: Leon Draisaitl
When it comes to the most notable part of Leon Draisaitl's game, it's the mental approach that comes to Tyler Ennis' mind.
TLA finalist spotlight: Nathan MacKinnon
When you ask Nathan MacKinnon’s teammates for a thought or two on what makes the 2020 Ted Lindsay Award finalist special, expect a long – and highly complimentary – response.
TLA finalist spotlight: Artemi Panarin
Ryan Strome is hardly surprised to see his fun-loving teammate up for some serious hockey hardware.
2019-20 Ted Lindsay Award finalists: Draisaitl, MacKinnnon, Panarin
The NHLPA has announced the three finalists for the 2019-20 Ted Lindsay Award are forwards Leon Draisaitl, Nathan MacKinnon and Artemi Panarin.
Nikita Kucherov on receiving the 2018-19 Ted Lindsay Award
Nikita Kucherov discusses the meaning of receiving the 2018-19 Ted Lindsay Award.
NHLPA members select Nikita Kucherov as 2018-19 Ted Lindsay Award recipient
The NHLPA announced today that Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning is the recipient of the 2018-19 Ted Lindsay Award.
Players weigh in on specialness of Ted Lindsay Award
Ahead of the 2019 NHL Awards, players spoke to NHLPA.com to weigh in on what makes the TLA one of the most coveted honours and what makes this season’s finalists so special.
2018-19 Ted Lindsay Award finalists: Kane, Kucherov, McDavid
The NHLPA announced today the three finalists for the 2018-19 Ted Lindsay Award are forwards Patrick Kane, Nikita Kucherov, and Connor McDavid.
Connor McDavid at NHL Awards after receiving 2017-18 TLA
The Edmonton Oilers captain became the first two-time TLA recipient before age of 22.
The importance of the Ted Lindsay Award
We caught up with some of the NHL’s brightest stars and the 2017-18 TLA finalists at the NHL Awards to discuss the importance of the Ted Lindsay Award.
TLA Rewind: Lindsay praises, presents Award to St. Louis
NHLPA.com looks back at the 2003-04 seasons of Roberto Luongo, Joe Sakic, and Martin St. Louis – who was voted 'most outstanding' by his peers while being commended by Ted Lindsay, who thinks the two have a lot in common!
TLA Rewind: Jagr repeats as 'most outstanding'
NHLPA.com looks back at the outstanding 1999-00 seasons from finalists Jaromir Jagr, Chris Pronger, and Pavel Bure.
History of the players’ Ted Lindsay Award
Learn more about the history of the Ted Lindsay Award, and the trophy's namesake, Ted Lindsay, a key figure in the creating of the original National Hockey League Players’ Association and a Hockey Hall of Fame member who skated in 17 NHL seasons.
Connor McDavid Selected as 2016-17 Ted Lindsay Award Recipient
The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced today that Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers is the recipient of the 2016-17 Ted Lindsay Award after garnering the most votes from his fellow players for his exceptional season. McDavid is the third player ever to receive Award before age of 21.