1985-86:
NHL Second Team All-Star
Lester B. Pearson Award (MVP as adjudged by his peers)
Pittsburgh's Dapper Dan Man of the Year

1986-87:
NHL Second Team All-Star

1987-88:
Lester B. Pearson Award
Art Ross Trophy (leading scorer)
Hart Memorial Trophy (most valuable player)
NHL First Team All-Star
Dodge Performer of the Year
Sporting News NHL Player of the Year
All-Star Game MVP

1988-89:
Art Ross Trophy
NHL First Team All-Star
Dodge Performer of the Year
Dodge Ram Tough Award
Pittsburgh's Dapper Dan Man of the Year
Sporting News NHL Player of the Year

1989-90:
All-Star Game MVP

1990-91:
Conn Smythe Trophy (Playoff MVP)

1991-92:
Second Team All-Star
Art Ross Trophy
Conn Smythe Trophy
Pro Set NHL Player of the Year

1992-93:
Lester B. Pearson Award
Hart Memorial Trophy
Art Ross Trophy
NHL First Team All-Star
Masterton Memorial Trophy (Perserverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey)
Sporting News NHL Player of the Year

1995-96:
Lester B. Pearson Award
Hart Memorial Trophy
Art Ross Trophy
NHL First Team All-Star
Sporting News NHL Player of the Year

1996-97:
Lester B. Pearson Award
Art Ross Trophy
NHL First Team All-Star