The NHL award season kicks off with first set of award nominees

It's that time again that the NHL Award Season is in full swing, and the spotlight is on the nominees for the 2023-24 Bill Masterton Award.

This prestigious honor is for the player who best embodies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to the game.


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Here's a rundown of the nominees:

Urho Vaakanainen, Anaheim Ducks
Connor Ingram, Arizona Coyotes
Danton Heinen, Boston Bruins
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Buffalo Sabres
Oliver Kylington, Calgary Flames
Frederik Andersen, Carolina Hurricanes
Colin Blackwell, Chicago Blackhawks
Jonathan Drouin, Colorado Avalanche
Zach Werenski, Columbus Blue Jackets
Matt Werenski, Dallas Stars
Alex Lyon, Detroit Red Wings
Vincent Desharnais, Edmonton Oilers
Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Florida Panthers
Viktor Arvidsson, Los Angeles Kings
Marco Rossi, Minnesota Wild
Joel Armia, Montreal Canadiens
Michael McCarron, Nashville Predators
Curtis Lazar, New Jersey Devils
Cal Clutterbuck, New York Islanders
Jonathan Quick, New York Rangers
Claude Giroux, Ottawa Senators
Sean Couturier, Philadelphia Flyers
Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
Justin Bailey, San Jose Sharks
Joey Daccord, Seattle Kraken
Nathan Walker, St. Louis Blues
Mikey Eyssimont, Tampa Bay Lightning
Ilya Samsonov, Toronto Maple Leafs
Noah Juulsen, Vancouver Canucks
Alex Pietrangelo, Vegas Golden Knights
TJ Oshie, Washington Capitals
Laurent Brossoit, Winnipeg Jets

The winner will be determined by a poll conducted among all of the PHWA at the conclusion of the regular season. This award was first presented in 1968 in memory of the late Bill Masterton, honors a player who demonstrates perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.

Masterton's legacy lives on through this annual recognition of players who embody his spirit and character.