In some leagues (think: ratings king NFL), an annual awards show is must-see TV. In others, however, it draws minimal viewers, lessening the impact of a unique celebration and career honor.

Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki were voted winner of the Lady Byng Trophy and Frank J. Selke Trophy, respectively, and the NHL came up with an idea for the Montreal Canadiens teammates to surprise one ...

With the NHL playoffs in full swing, so too come the award nominees, handed out to the league's best overall and most influential off the ice. Finalists are being released for 10 major awards ...

The Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award has been awarded since 2006-07. It is given "to the player who exemplifies great ...

Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP for the second time, adding to his team's awards haul. Kucherov finished second in the NHL with 130 points in 76 games - a ...

Rasmus Dahlin led the Sabres back to the playoffs while enduring a year of personal trauma. Joe Hrycych / Getty Images Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel ...

One of the most surreal parts of the job as an NHL beat reporter is having the chance to vote on the NHL Awards — the chance to influence history. For the sake of transparency, the Professional Hockey ...

Here’s why voters favored Mammoth players more heavily than last year.

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid won the Ted Lindsay Award, voted on by players, for the fifth time. He tied Wayne Gretzky for most times.

Revisit the careers of former NHL No. 1 draft picks throughout history.