Larry Robinson Trophy

Best Defensive Defenseman

Awarded to the defenseman who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.

Most wins: Anton Volchenkov & Francois Beauchemin (2)

2025-26: Jaccob Slavin

Larry Robinson Winners

2025-26

Jaccob Slavin

Calgary Flames · D

GP 82 G 9 A 52 PTS 61 +/- +12

2024-25

MacKenzie Weegar

Vancouver Canucks · D

GP 82 G 14 A 49 PTS 63 +/- +38

2023-24

Jonas Siegenthaler

Nashville Predators · D

GP 82 G 4 A 27 PTS 31 +/- +3

2022-23

Erik Cernak

Nashville Predators · D

GP 82 G 6 A 37 PTS 43 +/- +29

2021-22

Aaron Ekblad

Montreal Canadiens · D

GP 82 G 14 A 65 PTS 79 +/- +29

2020-21

Alex Goligoski

Columbus Blue Jackets · D

GP 84 G 13 A 43 PTS 56 +/- +13

2019-20

Rasmus Ristolainen

Buffalo Sabres · D

GP 82 G 18 A 54 PTS 72 +/- +24

2018-19

Dustin Byfuglien

Boston Bruins · D

GP 80 G 9 A 53 PTS 62 +/- +43

2017-18

Ryan McDonagh

Toronto Maple Leafs · D

GP 78 G 11 A 59 PTS 70 +/- +10

2016-17

Karl Alzner

Boston Bruins · D

GP 82 G 8 A 39 PTS 47 +/- +24

2015-16

Kevin Klein

Tampa Bay Lightning · D

GP 81 G 12 A 28 PTS 40 +/- +50

2014-15

Francois Beauchemin 2nd

Dallas Stars · D

GP 82 G 12 A 35 PTS 47 +/- +30

2013-14

Drew Doughty

Toronto Maple Leafs · D

GP 82 G 18 A 43 PTS 61 +/- +13

2012-13

Francois Beauchemin

Carolina Hurricanes · D

GP 81 G 13 A 29 PTS 42 +/- +2

2011-12

Anton Volchenkov 2nd

Buffalo Sabres · D

GP 78 G 1 A 18 PTS 19 +/- +28

2010-11

Anton Volchenkov

Buffalo Sabres · D

GP 72 G 10 A 31 PTS 41 +/- +31

2009-10

Greg Zanon

Atlanta Thrashers · D

GP 82 G 7 A 21 PTS 28 +/- +19

2008-09

Brent Seabrook

Chicago Blackhawks · D

GP 82 G 6 A 38 PTS 44 +/- +29

2007-08

Dion Phaneuf

Anaheim Ducks · D

GP 81 G 12 A 36 PTS 48 +/- +19

2006-07

Zdeno Chara

Atlanta Thrashers · D

GP 75 G 8 A 27 PTS 35 +/- +26

2005-06

Mike Rathje

Calgary Flames · D

GP 81 G 6 A 16 PTS 22 +/- +39

2004-05

Derian Hatcher

Minnesota Wild · D

GP 82 G 3 A 23 PTS 26 +/- +10