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Boston Bruins name Marco Sturm as new head coach

Boston Bruins: The Bruins named Marco Sturm as their 30th head coach. Bruins GM Don Sweeney on the hiring. “We’re proud to name Marco as the 30th Head Coach of the Boston Bruins and welcome him, Astrid, Mason, and Kaydie to Boston.

NHL News / Flamesnation / June 5

Former Flame Sean Monahan named Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy winner

Sean Monahan is an easy person to like. He’s well-spoken. He’s polite. He has a really dry, subtly-funny sense of humour. When you speak with him or watch interviews, you can understand why the Calgary Flames were so enthusiastic about drafting him at sixth overall at the 2013 NHL Draft.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / June 5

Blue Jackets’ Sean Monahan Wins 2024-25 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

As the Stanley Cup Final rolls on, so does the NHL’s award season. The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, which is awarded “to the player who best exemplifies

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Dose.ca / June 5

Johnny Gaudreau’s wife presented the Bill Masterton to Sean Monahan

For almost a year now, Johnny Gaudreau has been the talk of the town, for reasons we all know. His death was the talk of the town (as was his brother’s, of course), and all year long, the NHL has sought to honor the man who was a star in the National League.

Bill Masterton News / Breakaway on SI / June 5

Blue Jackets Forward Wins Masterton Trophy

After the unspeakable tragedy of Johnny Gaudreau's death in late August, the Columbus Blue Jackets played with a great deal of emotion throughout the 2024-25 season.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

Blue Jackets’ Sean Monahan Named Masterton Trophy Finalist

It is award season in the NHL. As the playoffs continue, the list of finalists for various end-of-year awards continues to trickle out. It has been a tough season for many in the Columbus Blue Jackets’ organization, but a couple of their players have been recognized as finalists.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

NHL Announces 2024-25 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy Finalists

The NHL has announced the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy finalists for the 2024-25 season. The finalists are: Minnesota Wild’s Marc-Andre Fleury, Colorado Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog, and Columbus Blue Jackets’ Sean Monahan.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

Avalanche Forward Gabriel Landeskog Named Bill Masterton Trophy Finalist

Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog has been named a finalist for the Bill Masterton Trophy, along with Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury and Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Monahan.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 11

Utah’s Mikhail Sergachev Nominated for 2025 Bill Masterton Trophy

The Utah Hockey Club and the Utah chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA) announced this week that Mikhail Sergachev has been named Utah’s nominee for the Bill Masterton Trophy, awarded to the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / April 10

Ducks’ John Gibson Nominated for 2025 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

The Anaheim chapter of The Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA) has nominated John Gibson for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. This trophy is awarded annually to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to ice hockey.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / April 10

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Nominated for 2025 Bill Masterton Trophy

The NHL’s new all-time leader in regular-season goals, Alex Ovechkin, is the Washington Capitals’ nominee for the 2025 Bill Masterton Trophy, presented to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / April 10

Predicting the NHL's Masterton Finalists

The NHL has announced the 32 nominees for this year’s Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy and there are a lot of different directions this award could go. The

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Calvin Pickard’s resilience is paying off with Masterton Trophy nomination, potential Game 1 playoff start with Oilers

Edmonton Oilers netminder Calvin Pickard was recently named the team’s nominee for the 2025 Bill Masterton Trophy, awarded annually to “the National Hockey

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 10

Oilers’ Calvin Pickard Nominated for 2025 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

Edmonton Oilers’ goaltender Calvin Pickard was nominated for the 2025 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy as voted on by Edmonton’s Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA).

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / April 10

Kraken’s Jaden Schwartz Nominated for 2025 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

The Seattle chapter of The Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA) have nominated Jaden Schwartz for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. This trophy is awarded annually to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to ice hockey.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 10

Canadiens’ Anderson More a Beauchamp-Molson Than Masterton Contender

There Montreal Canadiens forward Josh Anderson was. On the ice in the dying minutes, Anderson cleared a loose puck out of goalie Sam Montembeault’s crease as the Habs were preserving a 2-1 lead over the Detroit Red Wings, a lead Anderson himself gave them with a goal midway through the third.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / April 10

Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal Nominated for Masterton & King Clancy Trophies

It’s the time of year in the NHL when each chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA) will nominate players for the Bill Masterton Trophy.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / April 9

New Jersey Devils’ Jesper Bratt Nominated for 2025 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

Every year, the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded to the player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 9

Canucks’ Dakota Joshua nominated for NHL’s Bill Masterton Trophy

One Vancouver Canuck who has had a trying season is earning recognition for his ability to overcome adversity. On Wednesday, it was announced that forward Dakota Joshua is the Canucks’ nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / April 9

Blackhawks’ Pat Maroon Nominated for 2025 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

The Chicago chapter of The Professional Hockey Writers Association has nominated Pat Maroon for the Masterton Trophy, given annually to the player who best embodies perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to the sport.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 9

Calvin Pickard named Oilers nominee for Bill Masterton Trophy

Edmonton’s Professional Hockey Writers Association chapter has voted to select Calvin Pickard as their nominee for the 2025 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 9

John Tavares named Maple Leafs’ nominee for Bill Masterton Trophy

Maple Leafs forward John Tavares has been named the team’s nominee for the Bill Masterton Trophy. All 32 teams are expected to name their nominees for the award, and the winner will be announced during the NHL Awards show in June.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / April 9

Well-respected Chicago Blackhawks veteran nominated for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

The Chicago Blackhawks have a solid blend of veterans and young talent on their roster to end another forgetful season in this long rebuild. General manager Kyle Davidson did his due diligence this past summer by bringing in more NHL-level talent in free agency with the hopes of getting the franchise out of the league’s basement in the standings.