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Sean Monahan honored with Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy following personal loss

Presented by Johnny Gaudreau’s widow, the trophy recognizes Monahan’s perseverance on the ice with leadership following his friend’s death.

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Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) celebrates with centre Sean Monahan (23) following a game against the Washington Capitals on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Overview

  • The NHL and PHWA named Monahan the 2025 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy winner in recognition of his sportsmanship, dedication to hockey and perseverance.
  • Meredith Gaudreau surprised Monahan at his Toronto home to deliver the award in an emotional ceremony arranged with his wife, Brittany.
  • Monahan signed with Columbus in July 2024 to reunite with Johnny Gaudreau shortly before Johnny and his brother, Matthew, were killed in an August cycling accident.
  • He tied for third on the Blue Jackets with 57 points during the 2024-25 season, earning praise from captain Boone Jenner for his leadership under difficult circumstances.
  • Monahan became the fifth player in franchise history to win an individual NHL award and the PHWA will donate $2,500 to the Bill Masterton Scholarship Fund in his name.