Ted Lindsay Award
Definition
An annual National Hockey League (NHL) award presented to the most outstanding player, as voted by members of the NHL Players' Association; renamed in 2010 from the Lester B. Pearson Award to honor legendary winger Ted Lindsay for his contributions to the sport and players' rights.
Examples
Connor McDavid clinched the Ted Lindsay Award again, because apparently skating at Mach 5 is just his casual Friday warm-up.
Auston Matthews hoisted the Ted Lindsay Award after a season of goals so prolific, even the net begged for mercy.
Nikita Kucherov won the Ted Lindsay Award, proving that Tampa Bay's secret weapon isn't just skill—it's wizardry on skates.
The Ted Lindsay Award debate raged on Twitter, where fans argued more passionately than refs calling a high-stick.