I can't think of who would be a better nominee. Seids?
Don't understand how it isn't Seids. Major knee surgery, comes back and plays every game so far.
Dumb, should be McQuaid who nearly died not long ago.
The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey
Not sure how he wouldn't qualify?
It's kind of turned into the "comeback from a bad injury" trophy though.
There are more worthy candidates this season, 2 of whom have been media punching bags for the majority of it. Voting for Bergy is simply too easy especially because of this down year.
Eriksson and Seidenberg? I could see that too, but I don't think voting Bergeron is a lazy choice at all.
Hell, you could even make a case for Chara.
How Bergy didn't win the Masterton after coming back from his concussion is criminal.
I'm willing to bet that some writers who voted on the award didn't bother to think about who should be nominated.
I'm interested to hear their explanation as to why it was Bergy and not guys like Loui, Seids or even Krug.
How Bergy didn't win the Masterton after coming back from his concussion is criminal.