List of NHL Mark Messier Leadership Award Winners

Last Modified May 29, 2025 07:16 GMT
NHL Trophies Displayed At MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Ahead Of The 2019 NHL Awards
The Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award. Source: Getty Images

The Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award is given each year to a player who shows strong leadership on and off the ice and helps grow the game in his community. It was established in 2006–07 and is named after legendary NHL leader Mark Messier.

In the 2024–25 season, Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals won the award. In his 20th NHL season and 16th as team captain, Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal record on April 6, finishing the season with 897 goals. Despite missing six weeks with a fractured fibula, the 39-year-old scored 44 goals in 65 games, tying Gordie Howe for the most goals in a season by a player aged 39 or older. He helped lead Washington to 111 points and the top seed in the Eastern Conference.

Mark Messier Leadership Award Winner List

In 2025, Alex Ovechkin received the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award with the Capitals. Jacob Trouba won in 2024 for the Rangers, and Steven Stamkos earned it in 2023 with the Lightning. Previous winners include Anze Kopitar (2022), Patrice Bergeron (2021), and Mark Giordano (2020). The 2010s featured leaders like Wayne Simmonds, Deryk Engelland, Nick Foligno, Shea Weber, and Jonathan Toews. Chris Chelios was the first to win in 2007.

The

Here is the list of Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award Winners:

YearWinnerTeam
2025Alex OvechkinWashington Capitals
2024Jacob TroubaNew York Rangers
2023Steven StamkosTampa Bay Lightning
2022Anze KopitarLos Angeles Kings
2021Patrice BergeronBoston Bruins
2020Mark GiordanoCalgary Flames
2019Wayne SimmondsNashville Predators
2018Deryk EngellandVegas Golden Knights
2017Nick FolignoColumbus Blue Jackets
2016Shea WeberNashville Predators
2015Jonathan ToewsChicago Blackhawks
2014Dustin BrownLos Angeles Kings
2013Daniel AlfredssonOttawa Senators
2012Shane DoanPhoenix Coyotes
2011Zdeno CharaBoston Bruins
2010Sidney CrosbyPittsburgh Penguins
2009Jarome IginlaCalgary Flames
2008Mats SundinToronto Maple Leafs
2007Chris CheliosDetroit Red Wings
Read More: List of NHL Calder Memorial Trophy Winners

FAQs On List of NHL Mark Messier Leadership Award Winners

A. Alex Ovechkin received the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award in 2025.

A. The selection of the winner is Messier's alone.

A. Mark Messier is married to Kim Clark.

A. Mark Messier played 698 games with Wayne Gretzky in his career.

A. Mark Messier owns a hotel in Harbour Island, Bahamas.

Related Stories

NHLPA director Marty Walsh delivers hot take on if Panthers' no state tax advantage helped in back-to-back Stanley Cup wins NHLPA director Marty Walsh delivers hot take on if Panthers' no state tax advantage helped in back-to-back Stanley Cup wins
NHLPA director Marty Walsh delivers hot take on if Panthers' no state tax advantage helped in back-to-back Stanley Cup wins
6 trades that happened on Day 1 of 2025 NHL draft ft. Noah Dobson to Canadiens 6 trades that happened on Day 1 of 2025 NHL draft ft. Noah Dobson to Canadiens
6 trades that happened on Day 1 of 2025 NHL draft ft. Noah Dobson to Canadiens 
1d
2025 NHL draft: Top 10 best remaining players after Round 1 ft. Malcolm Spence 2025 NHL draft: Top 10 best remaining players after Round 1 ft. Malcolm Spence
2025 NHL draft: Top 10 best remaining players after Round 1 ft. Malcolm Spence
Canucks GM Patrik Allvin greets No. 15 pick Braeden Cootes with playful jibe - "Welcome back to the right side of the border" Canucks GM Patrik Allvin greets No. 15 pick Braeden Cootes with playful jibe - "Welcome back to the right side of the border"
Canucks GM Patrik Allvin greets No. 15 pick Braeden Cootes with playful jibe - "Welcome back to the right side of the border"
1d
Erik Gudbranson and Boone Jenner link up at adult-themed variety show event in Vegas with their partners Erik Gudbranson and Boone Jenner link up at adult-themed variety show event in Vegas with their partners
Erik Gudbranson and Boone Jenner link up at adult-themed variety show event in Vegas with their partners
1d
Oilers’ GM Stan Bowman gets bluntly honest on locking Trent Frederic for 8-years over ‘older’ Evander Kane Oilers’ GM Stan Bowman gets bluntly honest on locking Trent Frederic for 8-years over ‘older’ Evander Kane
Oilers’ GM Stan Bowman gets bluntly honest on locking Trent Frederic for 8-years over ‘older’ Evander Kane 
14h
Nathan MacKinnon drops 2-word response to Sidney Crosby's rumored trade from Penguins Nathan MacKinnon drops 2-word response to Sidney Crosby's rumored trade from Penguins
Nathan MacKinnon drops 2-word response to Sidney Crosby's rumored trade from Penguins
1d
NHL analyst delivers bold take on Canadiens' "phenomenal" trade for $76,000,000 D-man Noah Dobson NHL analyst delivers bold take on Canadiens' "phenomenal" trade for $76,000,000 D-man Noah Dobson
NHL analyst delivers bold take on Canadiens' "phenomenal" trade for $76,000,000 D-man Noah Dobson 
1d
3 weakest links Toronto Maple Leafs should promptly get rid of ft. Max Domi 3 weakest links Toronto Maple Leafs should promptly get rid of ft. Max Domi
3 weakest links Toronto Maple Leafs should promptly get rid of ft. Max Domi
4h
"Quite the gamble" "Holy overpay": NHL fans react as Calgary Flames re-sign Kevin Bahl to $32M contract extension "Quite the gamble" "Holy overpay": NHL fans react as Calgary Flames re-sign Kevin Bahl to $32M contract extension
"Quite the gamble" "Holy overpay": NHL fans react as Calgary Flames re-sign Kevin Bahl to $32M contract extension 
1d
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
More
More
bell-icon Manage notifications