BROSSARD -- Mike Condon was honored by the media on Monday, but won the respect of his teammates long ago.
The first-year netminder was named the team’s candidate for the 2015-16 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy by the Montreal chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association as the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.
Only five Canadiens players have ever been awarded the trophy, but there’s no question in the Habs’ most recent winner’s mind that Condon has been a poster boy for those exact attributes.
“Condo was obviously put into a very tough situation, so it’s a huge testament to his character,” expressed captain Max Pacioretty, who took home the honor in 2011-12.