Best NHL Player ESPY Award Winners Winners

| Year_ | Player | Country | Team | Position_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | No award given ( 2004–05 NHL lockout ) | No award given ( 2004–05 NHL lockout ) | No award given ( 2004–05 NHL lockout ) | No award given ( 2004–05 NHL lockout ) |
| 2006 | Jaromír Jágr | Czech Republic | New York Rangers | Right Wing |
| 2007 | Sidney Crosby | Canada | Pittsburgh Penguins | Center |
| 2008 | Sidney Crosby | Canada | Pittsburgh Penguins | Center |
| 2009 | Sidney Crosby | Canada | Pittsburgh Penguins | Center |
| 2010 | Sidney Crosby | Canada | Pittsburgh Penguins | Center |
| 2011 | Tim Thomas | United States | Boston Bruins | Goaltender |
| 2012 | Jonathan Quick | United States | Los Angeles Kings | Goaltender |
| 2013 | Sidney Crosby | Canada | Pittsburgh Penguins | Center |