Esa Lindell

Esa Lindell's accolades may not include flashy individual trophies, but his consistency and defensive mastery have earned him widespread respect. He has been a model of durability, playing in all but two games over four seasons, and his leadership was recognized with an alternate captaincy. His top-five finish for the Rod Langway Award in 2026 underscores his status as one of the NHL's premier shutdown defensemen.