After the season is over, the league hands out all of the awards to leagues best and brightest. Among those in line this year are Sidney Crosby for the ‘Rocket’ Richard Trophy and Connor McDavid for the Art Ross Trophy. Potentially joining these elites in collecting silverware this summer is Derek Ryan who is nominated to win the Masterton Trophy.
This award is given out to the play who best exhibits perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to the sport of hockey. No Hurricanes player has ever won the award, but a few seasons ago, center Manny Malhotra came close.