contributions to the league and sport. It has been awarded twice, first to Gordie Howe in 2008 and then to Jean Béliveau in 2009. See also Lester Patrick Trophy - presented, in part by the NHL, for contributions to hockey in the United States, but not considered an NHL award Best NHL Player ESPY Award - presented by the American sports television network ESPN to NHL players Hockey Hall of Fame Sports Illustrated NHL All-Decade Team (2009) NHL All-Rookie Team NHL All-Star team References External links NHL trophies at nhl.com NHL trophies at legendsofhockey.net Awards Lifetime achievement awards