"Every time you talk about this wonderful family and the award, it brings me back 13 years (when he won the first time), because it was my rookie year, the first time I met the family and got an understanding of the impact they had in this community. I got to know them over the years, (they're) very nice people and obviously it's a huge honor to receive the award."
- retired Ranger Henrik Lundqvist: Winner in 2005-06 & 2017-18
"He is a big part of this organization for a long time, when you see him cheering on the guys you give him a nod. You recognize him for sure. He's been a Ranger for a long time, probably before I was born. It's a big honor and I am very humbled."
- former Ranger Mats Zuccarello: Winner in 2013-14, 2015-16 & 2016-17
"It's an incredible honor to be voted in by the fans. What Mr. McDonald means to this team and to this community, it's a huge honor and I have to thank the fans for that."
- former Ranger Cam Talbot: Winner in 2014-15
"Winning the (Extra Effort Award) in his honor is one of my (proudest) accomplishments as a hockey player."
- former Ranger Brandon Dubinsky: Winner in 2007-08
"I don't know if any human being on this planet could have inspired us any more than Steven McDonald"
- former Rangers Head Coach Tom Renney
"For a man like that, with all he's gone through, to be proud of us-it's humbling. It's hard to describe that feeling."
- former Ranger Brian Boyle
