The Ted Lindsay Award is an annual honor presented to the NHL's most outstanding player during the regular season, as voted by the NHL Players' Association. Established in 1971 (originally as the Lester B. Pearson Award), it complements the Hart Memorial Trophy, which is voted on by hockey writers. In 2010, the award was renamed to honor Ted Lindsay, a prominent player for the Detroit Red Wings. It represents the players' collective assessment of on-ice excellence and contribution.
In 1968, Lester B. Pearson's time as the Prime Minister of Canada concluded.
The award was first handed out at the conclusion of the 1970–71 NHL season.
In 1971, the Lester B. Pearson Award, now known as the Ted Lindsay Award, was first awarded to the National Hockey League's most outstanding player in the regular season, as judged by the members of the NHL Players' Association.
In 1974-75 Bobby Orr won the Norris, Pearson and Art Ross and is the only defenceman to win the Pearson/Lindsay.
In 1998–99 the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy was introduced.
On April 29, 2010, the National Hockey League Players' Association announced the reintroduction of the award as the Ted Lindsay Award, honoring Ted Lindsay.
In 2010, the Lester B. Pearson Award was renamed the Ted Lindsay Award to honor Ted Lindsay of the Detroit Red Wings.
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