Update (9:39 PM): IwoCPO has more on this “award.” Maybe not naming it after Yzerman wasn’t such a bad thing. Ugh. - Matt
It’s named after a former NHL captain. No, it’s not Steve Yzerman, it’s Mark Messier, who, they say, “many consider … to be the best captain in hockey history.” Gag me. How insulting. Knowing The Captain, though, he probably doesn’t mind not having to dialogue with the league about who he thinks exhibits leadership every month. Still, if they’re giving an award for intimidation, I can see it being named after Messier. But leadership? It should have Yzerman’s name on it. I mean, come on, his picture’s practically already next to the dictionary entry for the word. (via A2Y)