Overview

• The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the NHL player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.
• Monahan signed a five-year deal with Columbus last July to reunite with close friend Johnny Gaudreau, who was killed in a bicycle accident before the season began.
• He recorded 57 points (19 goals, 38 assists) in 54 games while emerging as a key leader in the Blue Jackets’ locker room.
• Meredith Gaudreau traveled to Monahan’s home in Toronto to personally present the trophy in an emotional surprise visit.
• Minnesota Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury and Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog were the other finalists for this year’s award.