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Conn Smythe Trophy
Most Valuable Player in the Stanley Cup Playoffs
Since 1965
THE CONN SMYTHE TROPHY IS AN ANNUAL AWARD GIVEN TO THE MOST VALUABLE PLAYER TO HIS TEAM IN THE PLAYOFFS.
The winner is selected by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association at the conclusion of the final game in the Stanley Cup finals.
The Smythe Trophy was presented by Maple Leaf Gardens Limited in 1964 to honor Conn Smythe, the former coach, manager, president and owner-governor of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Smythe Trophy was presented by Maple Leaf Gardens Limited in 1964 to honor Conn Smythe, the former coach, manager, president and owner-governor of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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