No, it isn’t the Norris Trophy, but it’s a fantastic award for Shea Weber and the Nashville Predators.
The Messier Award is given to the player “who exemplifies great leadership qualities to the team, on and off the ice, during the regular season.” Messier, a Hockey Hall of Famer, selects the finalists and winner of the award himself. Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn and Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin were also nominated for the award.
Shea Weber wins the Mark Messier Award #Preds: pic.twitter.com/KMG2Hepubk
— Mark Harris (@MCHisTweeting) June 22, 2016
Way to go, captain.