The PHWA’s releasing the Masterton Trophy nominees, and this year is has a very deserving crop of players. Former Blue Jaden Schwartz is the Seattle Kraken’s nominee after fighting back from injury and the sudden passing of his father. The Blues nominee is Vladimir Tarasenko, who has had an unexpectedly excellent season after bouncing back from multiple shoulder surgeries.
This off-season, Tarasenko requested a trade due to how his shoulder was handled. GMs were concerned about his recovery and took a pass on a trade; Seattle could’ve selected him in the expansion draft and went with Vince Dunn instead.