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NHL Awards by Team: Which Franchise Has the Most?

Individual NHL awards tell the story of franchise excellence beyond just Stanley Cups. The teams with the most Hart, Norris, Vezina, and other major trophies reveal which organizations consistently attract, develop, and deploy elite talent across generations. Here's the complete ranking of NHL franchises by total individual awards won, with relocated teams (like Quebec to Colorado) merged under current franchise names.

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1. Montreal Canadiens: 119+ Total Awards

The Canadiens are the most decorated franchise in NHL history, both in Stanley Cups (24) and individual hardware.

Trophy Breakdown:

18 Hart Trophies (most or tied for most)
29 Vezina Trophies (record)
12 Norris Trophies (second most)
9 Art Ross Trophies
9 Conn Smythe Trophies
7 Selke Trophies
6 Calder Trophies
6 Jennings Trophies
4 Ted Lindsay Awards
2 Lady Byng Trophies

Why They Lead: Montreal's dynasty eras (1950s-70s) produced elite players at every position. Their goaltending dominance (29 Vezinas) reflects legendary netminders from Jacques Plante to Patrick Roy to Carey Price.

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2. Boston Bruins: 77 Total Awards

The Bruins sit second overall and hold unique distinction as only team to win all 11 major "classic" NHL individual trophies.

Trophy Breakdown:

14 Norris Trophies (most in NHL)
13 Hart Trophies
10 Vezina Trophies
8 Lady Byng Trophies
8 Calder Trophies
8 Art Ross Trophies
6 Selke Trophies
3 Conn Smythe Trophies
3 Ted Lindsay Awards
3 Jennings Trophies
1 Rocket Richard Trophy

Why They're Special: Bobby Orr and Ray Bourque account for 13 of those Norris Trophies. Being only franchise with all 11 classic individual awards shows sustained excellence across every position and era.

3. Chicago Blackhawks: 63-68 Total Awards

Chicago's trophy cabinet reflects both Original Six history and modern dynasty.

Trophy Breakdown:

10 Vezina Trophies
9 Art Ross Trophies
9 Calder Trophies
8 Lady Byng Trophies
8 Norris Trophies
7 Hart Trophies
5 Jennings Trophies
3 Conn Smythe Trophies
3 Selke Trophies
1 Ted Lindsay Award

Strengths: Nine Art Ross and nine Calder wins show Chicago's history of offensive stars and developing young talent.

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4. Detroit Red Wings: 61 Total Awards

The Red Wings' decorated history reflects sustained excellence across decades.

Trophy Breakdown:

14 Lady Byng Trophies (most of any team)
9 Hart Trophies
9 Norris Trophies
7 Art Ross Trophies
7 Selke Trophies
6 Calder Trophies
5 Conn Smythe Trophies
2 Ted Lindsay Awards
2 Jennings Trophies

Why They Lead Lady Byng: Detroit's culture of skilled two-way forwards (Datsyuk, Yzerman, Fedorov, Delvecchio) produced record 14 Lady Byng wins and 7 Selkes.

5. Pittsburgh Penguins: 46-52 Total Awards

Pittsburgh's superstar history creates unique trophy profile.

Trophy Breakdown:

15 Art Ross Trophies (most in NHL)
10 Ted Lindsay Awards
7 Hart Trophies
5 Conn Smythe Trophies
3 Lady Byng Trophies
2 Rocket Richard Trophies
2 Calder Trophies
1 Norris Trophy
1 Selke Trophy

Scoring Dominance: Lemieux, Jagr, Crosby, and Malkin combine for 15 Art Ross wins, making Pittsburgh the most decorated scoring-trophy franchise in NHL history.

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6. Edmonton Oilers: 43 Total Awards

The Gretzky era dominates Edmonton's trophy case.

Trophy Breakdown:

12 Hart Trophies
12 Art Ross Trophies
10 Ted Lindsay Awards
4 Conn Smythe Trophies
2 Norris Trophies
2 Lady Byng Trophies
1 Vezina Trophy

Gretzky's Impact: Wayne Gretzky alone accounts for 27 of those 43 awards. McDavid's recent dominance adds to Edmonton's trophy tradition.

7. New York Rangers: 40 Total Awards

Trophy Breakdown:

14 Lady Byng Trophies (tied/near record)
8 Calder Trophies
5 Vezina Trophies
5 Norris Trophies
4 Hart Trophies
3 Ted Lindsay Awards
1 Conn Smythe Trophy

8. Toronto Maple Leafs: 33-38 Total Awards

Trophy Breakdown:

10 Calder Trophies (most in NHL)
9 Lady Byng Trophies
6 Vezina Trophies
3 Hart Trophies
2 Rocket Richard Trophies
1 Conn Smythe Trophy
1 Ted Lindsay Award
1 Selke Trophy

Rookie Development: Ten Calder wins lead NHL, reflecting Toronto's history of launching young stars.

9. Washington Capitals: 26 Total Awards

Trophy Breakdown:

9 Rocket Richard Trophies (all Ovechkin)
3 Hart Trophies
3 Vezina Trophies
3 Ted Lindsay Awards
2 Norris Trophies
2 Jennings Trophies
1 Conn Smythe Trophy
1 Art Ross Trophy
1 Calder Trophy
1 Selke Trophy

Ovechkin's Dominance: Nine Rocket Richard Trophies (all Ovechkin) represent most goal-scoring titles by single franchise.

10. Buffalo Sabres / Los Angeles Kings / NY Islanders: ~22 Awards Each

Buffalo Sabres:

9 Vezina Trophies (heavily Hasek era)
3 Calder Trophies
3 Jennings Trophies

Los Angeles Kings:

6 Lady Byng Trophies
4 Art Ross Trophies
2 Norris Trophies
2 Conn Smythe Trophies

New York Islanders:

5 Calder Trophies
4 Conn Smythe Trophies (dynasty era)
3 Norris Trophies

Quick Trophy Leaders by Category

Most Hart Trophies: Montreal Canadiens (18)

Most Vezina Trophies: Montreal Canadiens (29)

Most Norris Trophies: Boston Bruins (14)

Most Art Ross Trophies: Pittsburgh Penguins (15)

Most Rocket Richard Trophies: Washington Capitals (9)

Most Lady Byng Trophies: Detroit Red Wings (14)

Most Calder Trophies: Toronto Maple Leafs (10)

What These Numbers Mean

Trophy totals reveal franchise identity. Montreal's 29 Vezinas show goaltending tradition. Pittsburgh's 15 Art Ross wins reflect offensive firepower. Detroit's 14 Lady Byngs and 7 Selkes showcase two-way excellence.

The gap between Montreal (119+) and everyone else shows how dominant the Canadiens were across multiple decades. Their combination of dynasty eras, defensive excellence, and individual star power created trophy totals no modern franchise can match.

For current teams, these numbers represent both history and aspiration. Every Hart, Norris, or Vezina adds to franchise legacy and attracts future stars who want their names on that trophy case wall.

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