The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy , originally known as the Lady Byng Trophy , is given each year to the National Hockey League `` player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability '' . The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy , formerly known as the Lady Byng Trophy , is presented each year to the National Hockey League `` player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability '' .