Kariya, a two-time winner of the Lady Byng trophy for gentlemanly play and good sportsmanship, has said he will be more willing to raise his stick in self-defense.

He has twice won the Lady Byng trophy for gentlemanly play.

In his 10 years in the N.H.L., Apps had 201 goals and 231 assists and was renowned for his gentlemanly play.

Lady Byng Trophy (player best combining a high skill level with gentlemanly play), three times (1983, 1984, 1986)

Turgeon is a leading candidate this season for the Lady Byng Trophy, given to the player who best combines skill with gentlemanly play.

It is awarded to Frank Nighbor for excellence, gentlemanly play and sportsmanship.

Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Irvin was one of the greatest players of his day, balancing a torrid slapshot and tough style with gentlemanly play.

His former Edmonton teammate, Wayne Gretzky of the Los Angeles Kings, won the Lady Byng Trophy for gentlemanly play.

In 1992-93, he had career highs of 58 goals and 132 points and won the Lady Byng Trophy for gentlemanly play with the Islanders.

He was also noted for his gentlemanly play, always finishing amongst the least-penalized players in the NHL.