Presidents' Trophy
An annual award to the club finishing the regular season with the best overall record. The winner receives $350,000, to be split between the team and its players.
History: Presented to the National Hockey League in 1985-86 by the NHL Board of Governors to recognize the team compiling the top regular season record.
2007-08 Winner: Detroit Red Wings
The Red Wings (53-21-7, 113 points) clinched the Presidents' Trophy on Thursday, April 3, for the sixth time in franchise history following a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
| Recipients |
| Year |
Team |
| 2008 |
Detroit Red Wings |
| 2007 |
Buffalo Sabres |
| 2006 |
Detroit Red Wings |
| 2004 |
Detroit Red Wings |
| 2003 |
Ottawa Senators |
| 2002 |
Detroit Red Wings |
| 2001 |
Colorado Avalanche |
| 2000 |
St. Louis Blues |
| 1999 |
Dallas Stars |
| 1998 |
Dallas Stars |
| 1997 |
Colorado Avalanche |
| 1996 |
Detroit Red Wings |
| 1995 |
Detroit Red Wings |
| 1994 |
New York Rangers |
| 1993 |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 1992 |
New York Rangers |
| 1991 |
Chicago Blackhawks |
| 1990 |
Boston Bruins |
| 1989 |
Calgary Flames |
| 1988 |
Calgary Flames |
| 1987 |
Edmonton Oilers |
| 1986 |
Edmonton Oilers |
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