1992 NHL Awards
The 1992 NHL Awards are ice hockey honors of the National Hockey League and were presented in June 1992.
Mario Lemieux was the most successful player in the award with three awards. Mark Messier was just as happy with his two important trophies. Pawel Bure was only the second Russian to be honored as the best rookie. Patrick Roy was named Best Goalkeeper for the third time and Brian Leetch was named Best Defender for the first time.
Award winners
Hart Memorial Trophy Awarded to the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Season by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association
- Mark Messier (C) - New York Rangers (248 points)
- Also nominated
- Patrick Roy (G) - Montreal Canadiens (99 points)
- Brett Hull (C) - St. Louis Blues (52 points)
Lester B. Pearson Award
Awarded to the Outstanding Player of the Season by the NHLPA Players Union
- Mark Messier (C) - New York Rangers
Vezina Trophy
Awarded to the outstanding goalkeeper of the season by the general managers of the teams
- Patrick Roy - Montreal Canadiens (95 points)
- Also nominated
- Kirk McLean - Vancouver Canucks (62 points)
- Bob Essensa - Winnipeg Jets (13 points)
James Norris Memorial Trophy
Awarded by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association to the defender who demonstrated the most all-round skill in this position of the season
- Brian Leetch - New York Rangers (335 points)
- Also nominated
- Ray Bourque - Boston Bruins (112 points)
- Phil Housley - Winnipeg Jets (82 points)
Frank J. Selke Trophy
Awarded to the attacker with the best defensive skills by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association
- Guy Carbonneau - Montreal Canadiens (160 points)
- Also nominated
- Sergei Fjodorow - Detroit Red Wings (120 points)
- Kelly Miller - Washington Capitals (70 points)
Calder Memorial Trophy
Awarded by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association to the player who is considered to be the most capable in his freshman year
- Pawel Bure (RW) - Vancouver Canucks (220 points)
- Also nominated
- Nicklas Lidström (D) - Detroit Red Wings (183 points)
- Tony Amonte (RW) - New York Rangers (183 points)
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
Awarded by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association to the player who excelled through a high standard of sport and fair behavior
- Wayne Gretzky (C) - Los Angeles Kings (180 points)
- Also nominated:
- Joe Sakic (C) - Québec Nordiques (104 points)
- Brian Leetch (C) - New York Rangers (74 points)
Jack Adams Award
Awarded by the NHL Broadcasters' Association to the coach who contributed most to the success of his team
- Pat Quinn - Vancouver Canucks (200 points)
- Also nominated
- Roger Neilson - New York Rangers (104 points)
- Pat Burns - Montreal Canadiens (48 points)
King Clancy Memorial Trophy
Awarded to the player who excelled through leadership skills, both on and off the ice, and through community engagement
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Awarded by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association to the player who showed perseverance, dedication, and fairness in and around ice hockey
Conn Smythe Trophy
Awarded to the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Play Offs
Art Ross Trophy
Awarded to the best scorer of the season
- Mario Lemieux - Pittsburgh Penguins 131 points (44 goals, 87 assists)
William M. Jennings Trophy
Awarded to the goalkeeper (s) who have made at least 25 appearances and whose team has conceded the fewest goals in the season
- Patrick Roy - Montreal Canadiens 155 goals conceded in 67 games (average conceded: 2.36)
Alka-Seltzer Plus Award
Awarded to the player who has the best plus / minus statistics during the season
Bud Light / NHL Man of the Year
Awarded to the player who, on the one hand, made a positive impression in society through voluntary or charitable commitment and, on the other hand, had a positive influence on the image of his team through sporting behavior and commitment
Pro Set NHL Player of the Year Award
Awarded to the most valuable regular season player
