| This award goes annually to the defenceman who demonstrates the greatest all-around ability. |
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| Season |
Winner |
| 1 |
Phil Housley (MOO) |
| 2 |
Al MacInnis (SHI) |
| 3 |
Al MacInnis (SHI) |
| 4 |
Brian Leetch (TTO) |
| 5 |
Adrien Plavsic (RIV) |
| 6 |
Adrien Plavsic (RIV) |
| 7 |
Brian Leetch (TTO) |
| 8 |
Eric Weinrich (SHE) |
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