<Tr> <Th> Most recent </Th> <Td> Connor McDavid </Td> </Tr> <P> The Art Ross Trophy is awarded to the National Hockey League (NHL) player who leads the league in points at the end of the regular season . It was presented to the league by former player, General Manager, and head coach Art Ross . The trophy has been awarded 65 times to 27 players since its introduction in the 1947--48 NHL season . Ross is also known for his design of the official NHL puck, with slightly bevelled edges for better control . </P> <P> The current holder is Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers . </P> <P> The Art Ross Trophy was presented to the National Hockey League (NHL) in 1947 by Arthur Howey "Art" Ross, former General Manager and head coach of the Boston Bruins and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee as a player . Elmer Lach of the Montreal Canadiens was the winner of the first Art Ross Trophy, which was awarded at the conclusion of the 1947--48 season . </P>

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