Best NHL Player ESPY Award Winners Winners

| Year_ | Player | Country | Team | Position_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Mario Lemieux | Canada | Pittsburgh Penguins | Center |
| 1994 | Mario Lemieux | Canada | Pittsburgh Penguins | Center |
| 1995 | Mark Messier | Canada | New York Rangers | Center |
| 1996 | Eric Lindros | Canada | Philadelphia Flyers | Center |
| 1997 | Joe Sakic | Canada | Colorado Avalanche | Center |
| 1998 | Mario Lemieux | Canada | Pittsburgh Penguins | Center |
| 1999 | Dominik Hasek | Czech Republic | Buffalo Sabres | Goaltender |
| 2000 | Dominik Hasek | Czech Republic | Buffalo Sabres | Goaltender |
| 2001 | Chris Pronger | Canada | St. Louis Blues | Defenseman |
| 2002 | Jarome Iginla | Canada | Calgary Flames | Right Wing |
| 2003 | Jean-Sebastien Giguere | Canada | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim | Goaltender |
| 2004 | Jarome Iginla | Canada | Calgary Flames | Right Wing |