Frank Nighbor was the first NHL MVP, in the 1923 - 1924 season.
Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky
Yes. He won the Hart Trophy (League MVP) and the Pearson Trophy (MVP, voted by players) after the 2006-2007 season.
Henrik Sedin of the Vancouver Canucks
Mario Lemieus
No rookie since the NHL's inception has ever won the Hart Memorial Trophy (The league MVP trophy which was first presented in 1924) in his rookie year.
1970 Bobby Orr Hockey NHL MVP
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom
No one. You wouldn't be a rookie if you had already been MVP Of course, if you're looking for a playoff MVP (Conn Smythe Trophy), Ken Dryden would fit that description.
the 1980 hockey mvp was Jon radatz with 82 goals and 91 assists
Derek Jeter