The first 32 nominees in this year’s NHL awards season have been revealed.
On Friday morning, the Professional Hockey Writers Association announced a player on each NHL team nominated for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. The award goes to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to the game each year.
Each local NHL chapter of the PHWA nominates a player for the Masterton Trophy. Three players are expected to be named finalists during the playoffs, and the winner will be announced at the NHL awards ceremony in late June, as voted on by the PHWA.
Here’s who each chapter decided on, with links in bold to further reading at The Hockey News’ team sites as they become available:
Anaheim Ducks: Urho Vaakanainen
Arizona Coyotes: Connor Ingram
Boston Bruins: Danton Heinen
Buffalo Sabres: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Calgary Flames: Oliver Kylington
'If my story can help people, I'm thankful." Oliver Kylington named #Flames nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.https://t.co/moPC9aQEZV
— Randy Sportak (@RandySportak) April 5, 2024
Carolina Hurricanes: Frederik Andersen
Chicago Blackhawks: Colin Blackwell
Colorado Avalanche: Jonathan Drouin
#GoAvsGo top forward Jonathan Drouin has been nominated for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. Why he is a perfect candidate 👇 @TheHockeyNews @Avalanche https://t.co/NmwbRE5nEg
— Colleen Flynn (@THNFlynn) April 5, 2024
Columbus Blue Jackets: Zach Werenski
Dallas Stars: Matt Duchene
Detroit Red Wings: Alex Lyon
Becoming the Red Wings' starter in his 7th season, Alex Lyon earned a nomination for the Masterton Trophy for his perseverance and dedication to hockey. It reflects the long and winding path it took for him to get to this moment.
More on Lyon's journey: https://t.co/VH0Gm6dr44
— Connor Earegood (@ConnorEaregood) April 5, 2024
Edmonton Oilers: Vincent Desharnais
NEW: 'It's Not Sexy': Vincent Desharnais and Why He's the Edmonton Oilers Masterton Trophy Nominee#LetsGoOilers
https://t.co/JXly4CG79q— Caleb Kerney (@CKerneyWriter) April 5, 2024
Florida Panthers: Oliver Ekman-Larsson
NEW: The Florida chapter of @ThePHWA has nominated #TimeToHunt defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson for the 2024 Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy.
Story @TheHockeyNews ⬇️ https://t.co/w4oI6qhEgF
— David Dwork (@DavidDwork) April 5, 2024
Los Angeles Kings: Viktor Arvidsson
Minnesota Wild: Marco Rossi
Wild's Marco Rossi nominated for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy @TheHockeyNews https://t.co/TvchnQ9Ozj
— Dylan Loucks (@DylanLoucks4) April 5, 2024
Montreal Canadiens: Joel Armia
Nashville Predators: Michael McCarron
New Jersey Devils: Curtis Lazar
The NJ chapter of @ThePHWA announces #NJDevils Curtis Lazar as its nominee for the 2024 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.
The award is presented to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey.https://t.co/iuU18CpWOS
— Kristy Flannery (@InStilettos_NHL) April 5, 2024
New York Islanders: Cal Clutterbuck
#Isles Cal Clutterbuck this season:
-On pace to play in all 82 games for first time
-Reached 1,000 games
-Became first player to ever record 4,000 hitsHe's been the definition of consistency for a long time and is NYI's Masterton Trophy nominee:https://t.co/j9frOzIktX
— Stefen Rosner (@stefen_rosner) April 5, 2024
New York Rangers: Jonathan Quick
Jonathan Quick is the #NYR nominee for the Masterton Trophy, which is given to the player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.
Despite all the doubts, the 38-year-old has been stellar on Broadway @TheHockeyNews https://t.co/eHEwr2EbSt
— Stefen Rosner (@stefen_rosner) April 5, 2024
Ottawa Senators: Claude Giroux
Philadelphia Flyers: Sean Couturier
After missing two years of hockey, Coots is back and could soon have a Masterson to show for it 🧡 Read more on @TheHockeyNews ⬇️ #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/to0xLlOok1https://t.co/to0xLlOok1
— Siobhan Nolan (@SGNolan) April 5, 2024
Pittsburgh Penguins: Sidney Crosby
Sidney Crosby has been selected as the Penguins Masterton Trophy nominee for the second time in his career. #LetsGoPenshttps://t.co/t9ZMO7BBRm
— Inside the Penguins (@InsidePenguins) April 5, 2024
San Jose Sharks: Justin Bailey
Justin Bailey has been nominated for the NHL's Bill Masterton Trophy. The #SJSharks forward is the perfect candidate for the award and scored his first goal in the NHL in nearly five years this season. Read more on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️https://t.co/dwJsMgQ9ZR
— Max Miller (@Real_Max_Miller) April 5, 2024
Seattle Kraken: Joey Daccord
St. Louis Blues: Nathan Walker
Tampa Bay Lightning: Mikey Eyssimont
Toronto Maple Leafs: Ilya Samsonov
Ilya Samsonov's rebound from a dark place to start the season has made him the Toronto nominee for the Bill Masterton Trophy as voted by the PHWA. https://t.co/fDcfSnvUkmhttps://t.co/fDcfSnvUkm
— David Alter (@dalter) April 5, 2024
Vancouver Canucks: Noah Juulsen
Vancouver #Canucks Defenceman Noah Juulsen Nominated For The 2024 Bill Masterton Trophy@TheHockeyNews https://t.co/hEUWYsyVDV
— Adam Kierszenblat (@Adamkblat) April 5, 2024
Vegas Golden Knights: Alex Pietrangelo
Washington Capitals: T.J. Oshie
"Oshie continues to be the team's heartbeat."
More about T.J. Oshie, who is the Capitals' Masteron Trophy nominee for his perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.https://t.co/lKy8Xmm3Wb
— Sammi Silber 🏒 (@sammisilber) April 5, 2024
Winnipeg Jets: Laurent Brossoit
"I Was Shocked" – Jets' Laurent Brossoit Named Masterton Nominee@TheHockeyNews @TheHockeyNewsWJ @SInow #NHLJets https://t.co/prEAL4I5ws
— Carter Brooks (@CBrooksie84) April 5, 2024
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