Notable Conn Smythe Winners

The NHL's award for the most valuable player of the postseason (inset) was named in honor of Conn Smythe, the Hall of Fame coach, GM and owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs (and the reason why the trophy bears a resemblance to the old Maple Leaf Gardens.) Speedy Hall of Fame center Keon was a brilliant all-around player whose modest numbers (3 goals, 8 points in 12 games) belied his defensive contribution to the last Cup-winning team from Toronto, which defeated the rival Montreal Canadiens in six games.