NHL Lifetime Achievement Award

The NHL Lifetime Achievement Award is an annual award given to a National Hockey League veteran in recognition of their contributions to the league. It was first awarded in 2008 to Gordie Howe.
==Winners==
Year	Winner	Team(s) 	NHL career
 	 	Detroit Red WingsHartford Whalers	1946–1971; 1979–1980
 	 	Montreal Canadiens 	1950–1971
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