{"id":38395,"date":"2025-04-09T16:32:17","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T15:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=38395"},"modified":"2025-04-09T16:32:28","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T15:32:28","slug":"bill-masterton-trophy-2025-everything-you-need-to-know-nominees-from-each-nhl-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/bill-masterton-trophy-2025-everything-you-need-to-know-nominees-from-each-nhl-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Bill Masterton Trophy 2025: Everything You Need to Know &amp; Nominees From Each NHL Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy<\/strong> is one of the most meaningful awards in the NHL. Unlike awards given purely for on-ice performance, the Masterton Trophy honors <strong>perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey<\/strong>. It is named after Bill Masterton, a former Minnesota North Stars player who tragically passed away in 1968 following an in-game injury. The award serves as a tribute to players who have overcome obstacles and continue to inspire through their commitment to the sport.<\/p><p>The award honors players who never give up, no matter what challenges they face. Every season, it recognizes those who keep pushing forward&mdash;whether they&rsquo;ve fought through injuries, personal struggles, or tough times in their careers. It&rsquo;s more than just a trophy; it&rsquo;s a celebration of the dedication and passion that make hockey more than just a game.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Our Flower &#127800; &#128154; <br><br>Today we are excited to announce Marc-Andr&eacute; Fleury as the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/mnwild?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#mnwild<\/a>'s nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy!!<br><br>Read more &raquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Tnels9FLTB\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>https:\/\/t.co\/Tnels9FLTB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rMJglqO9A4\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/rMJglqO9A4<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mnwild\/status\/1909973358113866143?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>April 9, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selection Process and Criteria<\/h2><p>Each of the <strong>32 NHL teams nominates one player<\/strong> for the award. The nominees are often players who have battled through severe injuries, personal hardships, or career setbacks and have returned to contribute to their team. The <strong>Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA)<\/strong> votes on the final winner, which is announced at the <strong>NHL Awards ceremony<\/strong> in June.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Joonas Korpisalo has been named the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NHLBruins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#NHLBruins<\/a> nominee for the 2025 Masterton Trophy, which is awarded to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.<br><br>Full details &#10145;&#65039; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6kjDCVaotP\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>https:\/\/t.co\/6kjDCVaotP<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eMCtNQ9ToY\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/eMCtNQ9ToY<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NHLBruins\/status\/1909947350824497229?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>April 9, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Past Notable Winners<\/h2><p>Many inspiring players have received the Bill Masterton Trophy, including:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mario Lemieux (1993)<\/strong> &ndash; Overcame Hodgkin&rsquo;s lymphoma and returned to elite performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dominik Hasek (1997)<\/strong> &ndash; Battled injuries but remained a dominant force in the NHL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saku Koivu (2002)<\/strong> &ndash; Successfully fought non-Hodgkin&rsquo;s lymphoma and returned to play.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phil Kessel (2007)<\/strong> &ndash; Overcame cancer and returned to the NHL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Max Pacioretty (2012)<\/strong> &ndash; Came back from a near career-ending neck injury.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Craig Anderson (2017)<\/strong> &ndash; Played while supporting his wife through cancer treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Robin Lehner (2019)<\/strong> &ndash; Opened up about his battle with mental health and addiction.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">KIRKY!<br><br>We're proud to announce Justin Kirkland has been nominated for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy by the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/yyc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#yyc<\/a> chapter of the PHWA!<br><br>The award goes to the player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.<br><br>&#128196;: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ucRGns8HHD\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>https:\/\/t.co\/ucRGns8HHD<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qTFISzjeGp\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/qTFISzjeGp<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NHLFlames\/status\/1909966496077607003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>April 9, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Josh Anderson is the Canadiens' candidate for the Bill Masterton Trophy for the 2024-25 season!<br><br>News release &darr; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GoHabsGo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#GoHabsGo<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yZ6vtn3nSi\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>https:\/\/t.co\/yZ6vtn3nSi<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Canadiens Montr&eacute;al (@CanadiensMTL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CanadiensMTL\/status\/1909939488416997625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>April 9, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2025 Bill Masterton Trophy Nominees from Each Team<\/h2><p>As of this season, every NHL franchise has put forward a player who embodies perseverance. While the full list will be revealed later in the season, expect to see names of players who have overcome major obstacles, whether personal, professional, or medical, to continue excelling in the game.<\/p><p>For the 2025 season, the following players have been nominated by their respective teams:<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Team<\/th><th>Nominee<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Boston Bruins<\/strong><\/td><td>Joonas Korpisalo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Buffalo Sabres<\/strong><\/td><td>Jason Zucker<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Carolina Hurricanes<\/strong><\/td><td>Jordan Staal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Calgary Flames<\/strong><\/td><td>Justin Kirkland<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Chicago Blackhawks<\/strong><\/td><td>Patrick Maroon<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Columbus Blue Jackets<\/strong><\/td><td>Sean Monahan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Edmonton Oilers<\/strong><\/td><td>Calvin Pickard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Minnesota Wild<\/strong><\/td><td>Marc-Andre Fleury<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Montreal Canadiens<\/strong><\/td><td>Josh Anderson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nashville Predators<\/strong><\/td><td>Nick Blankenburg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>New York Rangers<\/strong><\/td><td>Jonny Brodzinski<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>New York Islanders<\/strong><\/td><td>Mike Reilly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ottawa Senators<\/strong><\/td><td>David Perron<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Philadelphia Flyers<\/strong><\/td><td>Ivan Fedotov<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pittsburgh Penguins<\/strong><\/td><td>Boko Imama<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>St. Louis Blues<\/strong><\/td><td>Ryan Suter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Toronto Maple Leafs<\/strong><\/td><td>John Tavares<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Vegas Golden Knights<\/strong><\/td><td>Tomas Hertl<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Washington Capitals<\/strong><\/td><td>Alex Ovechkin<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p>Image Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the meaning of the Bill Masterton Trophy and explore the nominees from each NHL team for 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":38420,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mux_skip_reasons":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[5635,52],"class_list":["post-38395","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nhl","tag-bill-masterton-trophy-2025","tag-nhl"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Bill Masterton Trophy 2025: Everything You Need to Know &amp; Nominees From Each NHL Team - The Playoffs<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn about the Bill Masterton Trophy, its significance, and the 2025 nominees from each NHL team. 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