Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
The Professional Hockey Writers’ Association named the nominees for the 2020 Bill Masterton Trophy. Henrik Lundqvist is the New York Chapter’s pick from the New York Rangers this year. The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded “to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.” It is an award that doesn’t require outstanding statistics, but reflects on the player himself.
This is the first time that Lundqvist has been nominated for the award that has been won five times by New York Rangers players, tied with the Montreal Canadiens for most by any team.