Leafs' Rielly, Senators' Tkachuk among 32 nominees for King Clancy Memorial Trophy
Keller, Letang, Stalock nominated for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly and Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk are among the 32 nominees for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy.
The award is presented "to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community."
The winner will receive a $25,000 US donation to benefit a charity or charities of his choice. The two runners-up each will receive a $5,000 donation for the same purpose.
Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson, Winnipeg Jets forward Blake Wheeler, Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund, Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse and Montreal Canadiens defenceman Jordan Harris were some of the other nominees for the award.
The <a href="https://twitter.com/NHL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NHL</a> announces 32 team nominees for the 2022-23 King Clancy Memorial Trophy. <a href="https://t.co/57BHbWqUn5">https://t.co/57BHbWqUn5</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLAwards?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NHLAwards</a> <a href="https://t.co/xM35QHcs9N">pic.twitter.com/xM35QHcs9N</a>
—@PR_NHLKeller, Letang, Stalock up for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Arizona Coyotes right-winger Clayton Keller, Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Kris Letang and Chicago goaltender Alex Stalock are the finalists for the 2022-23 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.
The award is presented annually to the player who "best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey."
Clayton Keller, Kris Letang and Alex Stalock named finalists for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, presented “to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.” <a href="https://t.co/z8ivegFM7X">https://t.co/z8ivegFM7X</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLAwards?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NHLAwards</a> <a href="https://t.co/U70Mybuc9n">pic.twitter.com/U70Mybuc9n</a>
—@PR_NHLKeller suffered a fractured femur during a game versus the San Jose on March 30, 2022 and underwent six months of rehab to be ready for the start of what became a career season in 2022-23.
He appeared in all 82 games and set career highs in goals (37), assists (49) and points (86) and represented the Coyotes at the all-star game.
He remained an effective part of the Penguins' defence in his 17th season with the club, ranking 10th among all NHL players in ice time per game (24:51) and recording 41 points in 64 games.
Letang was runner-up for the award to Minnesota goaltender Devan Dubnyk in 2014-15.
He battled through setbacks ranging from concussions to oculomotor dysfunction, a vision problem that affects the central nervous system and finished the season at 9-15-2 with a 3.01 goals-against average in 27 games.
The winner will be announced on June 26 at the 2023 NHL Awards in Nashville, Tenn.
