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There’s something about Connor Ingram’s retirement that feels different. Usually, when a hockey player retires at 29, the first reaction is something like, “Wait a minute.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / September 9

Revisiting Every Panthers Player to Win an Individual NHL Award

Throughout their franchise history, the Florida Panthers have produced a variety of individual award winners who celebrated successful seasons across the spectrum of awards.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 9

Avalanche Captain Gabriel Landeskog Wins Bill Masterton Trophy And Mark Messier Leadership Award

Gabriel Landeskog‘s comeback now has some hardware to show for it, twice over. The NHL announced Tuesday that the Colorado Avalanche captain is the 2025-26 recipient of both the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy and the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / June 9

Avs’ Gabriel Landeskog wins Masterton Trophy, Messier Leadership Award

Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog received the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy and the Mark Messier Leadership Award on Tuesday to become the first player in NHL history to win both awards in a career -- let alone the same season.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Stadium Rant / May 18

Rasmus Dahlin: Why He Is A Finalist For Both The Norris And Masterton Trophy?

From rising star to the Buffalo Sabres captain, Rasmus Dahlin’s NHL career has been an uphill battle. Due to the Sabres breaking their playoff drought,

Minnesota Wild News / Canucksarmy / May 9

Quinn Hughes not a Norris nominee this season; finalists revealed for Norris and Masterton

Viewed as neck and neck with Cale Makar for the best defenceman in the National Hockey League, Quinn Hughes was not recognized for that by voters for the James Norris Trophy for the 2025-26 season.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 7

Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin Deserves to Win the Bill Masterton Trophy

The NHL announced its finalists for the Bill Masterton Trophy on Monday, with Sabres’ defenseman Rasmus Dahlin being one of them, joining Jonathan Toews and Gabriel Landeskog.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / May 4

Avalanche’s Landeskog Named Bill Masterton Trophy Finalist

The NHL announced Monday that Gabriel Landeskog has been named one of three finalists for the 2025-26 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, an honor awarded annually to the player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 11

Oilers’ Ingram Can Make History by Winning Masterton Trophy

On Wednesday (April 8), the NHL announced this season’s nominations for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. One player from each of the league’s 32 teams is nominated for the award, which honours the player who is judged as best exemplifying qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to ice hockey.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / April 9

Wild’s Jesper Wallstedt Earned His Masterton Nomination Through Determination

The NHL postseason is fast approaching, and it’s that time of the season when every team submits its Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy nomination. The Minnesota Wild have had two winners in the past, both goaltenders, Josh Harding and Devan Dubnyk.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / April 9

Mammoth’s Clayton Keller Nominated for 2026 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

The Utah Chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association (PWHA) has nominated Clayton Keller as their nominee for the 2026 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 9

Canadiens’ Matheson Gets Masterton Nod for Embracing New Role

The thing that stood out the most in the Montreal Canadiens’ announcement that defenseman Mike Matheson was the team’s 2026 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy nominee was a singular stat.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / April 9

Making Sense of Why Mike Matheson Is The Habs Bill Masterton Nominee

On Wednesday morning, the Montreal Canadiens announced that defenseman Mike Matheson would be their nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, which goes to the player that best exemplifies determination and love for the game of hockey.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

Kraken’s Jordan Eberle Nominated for 2026 Bill Masterton Trophy

On Wednesday, April 8, the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association (PHWA) announced the nominees for the 2026 Bill Masterton Trophy. This award is given out annually to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey.

St. Louis Blues News / Inside The Rink / April 9

Jordan Binnington Named Blues’ 2026 Bill Masterton Trophy Nominee

Jordan Binnington has been named the St. Louis Blues’ nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, an award given annually to the player who best represents perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 8

Oilers’ Connor Ingram nominated for the 2026 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

Connor Ingram has been named as the Edmonton Oilers’ nominee for the 2026 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. The 29-year-old goaltender was voted as the team’s nominee by the Professional Hockey Writers Association chapter in Edmonton.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 8

Oliver Ekman-Larsson named Maple Leafs’ nominee for Bill Masterton Trophy

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson has been named as the nominee for the Bill Masterton Trophy by the Toronto chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 8

Devin Cooley nominated for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy by Calgary PHWA chapter

There’s an old saying that good things come to those who wait. There’s no better example of someone thriving after working, battling and persevering than Calgary Flames netminder Devin Cooley.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / June 5, 2025

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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 2, 2025

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.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / April 10, 2025

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

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / April 9, 2025

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 9, 2025

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, 2025

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.

New Jersey Devils News / Full Press Hockey / April 9, 2025

Devils Masterton Nominee Jesper Bratt Shows Hard Work Pays Off

The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.

Ottawa Senators News / Full Press Hockey / April 9, 2025

Senators’ Masterton Nominee David Perron; a Story of Family and Perseverance

The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 2, 2024

Andersen, Ingram & Kylington Named 2024 Masterton Award Finalists

The National Hockey League announced today the three finalists for the 2023-24 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, which is awarded “to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.” Here is a look at the finalists for the Masterton Trophy.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 2, 2024