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The Art Ross Trophy is awarded to the NHL player who leads the league in points (goals plus assists) at the end of the regular season. Unlike voted awards, the Art Ross is purely statistical, going to whoever accumulates the most points regardless of team success, defensive play, or other factors. Donated by former player and coach Art Ross in 1947, the trophy has been dominated by the game's greatest offensive talents. Wayne Gretzky won it 10 times, Mario Lemieux six times, and Jaromír Jágr five times, cementing their places as the most prolific scorers in NHL history.

The Calder Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the NHL's top rookie. Named after Frank Calder, the NHL's first president, the award was introduced in 1933 (originally as just a trophy without the Calder name, which was added in 1937 after his death) and has become one of hockey's most prestigious honors for young players breaking into the league. Understanding the eligibility rules is crucial: a player must not have played more than 25 games in any single preceding season nor in six or more games in each of any two preceding seasons. Age restrictions were added later, requiring players to be 26 or younger by September 15 of their rookie season.

The Vezina Trophy is awarded annually to the NHL's best goaltender, as voted by the league's general managers. Named after Georges Vézina, the legendary Montreal Canadiens netminder who played from 1910 to 1925, the award has undergone significant changes in its criteria over nearly a century of hockey history. The trophy's evolution from a team statistic to an individual honor reflects how goaltending evaluation has changed alongside the sport itself.