Chicago's captain wins top leadership honor for on and off the ice contributions.
Chicago Blackhawks forward Jonathan Toews won the 2015 Mark Messier Leadership Award, given "to the player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice, during the regular season.," on Wednesday at the NHL Awards Show in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Mark Messier solicits suggestions from the club and league personnel as well as NHL fans to compile a list of potential candidates for the award. However, the selection of finalists and ultimate winner by Messier alone.