One of NHL's all-time greatest passers can still get the puck onto teammates' sticks in prime scoring position. Even in his 40s, he knows how to use his size and strength to protect and control the puck. He is selfless to a fault, sometimes passing when taking the shot himself might be the better play. Has had to adapt to no longer being a No. 1 center in the NHL. His biggest problem in the final stages of his career has been speed, or a lack thereof. | |
Long Range Potential: | One of the elite passers in NHL history. |
League | Honor | Description |
NHL | Hart Trophy | 2005-06 |
NHL | Art Ross Trophy | 2005-06 |
NHL | First All-Star Team | 2005-06 |
NHL | Second All-Star Team | 2015-16, 2007-08, 2002-03 |
NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 2008-09, 2007-08, 2006-07, 2003-04, 2002-03, 2001-02 |
Canadian Hockey League | Rookie of the Year | 1995-96 |
OHL | Emms Family Award | 1995-96 |
OHL | Second All-Star Team | 1996-97 |
Olympic | Olympic Gold Medal | 2010 (Canada) |