Something just occurred to me: The Masterton Trophy usually goes to a guy who fought back from a career-threatening injury, a major disease, or some personal tragedy.
- Moore won it last year for returning to the game after taking time off to care for his dying wife.
- Harding won it two years ago for returning after being diagnosed with MS.
- Numerous guys have won it after fighting cancer (Kessel and Lemieux to name two).
Devan Dubnyk essentially won the Masterton this year for surviving being an Edmonton Oiler.
He beat Letang, who returned after having a stroke. The League has basically said that being an Edmonton Oiler is a bigger obstacle to overcome than a stroke.
Hell, Olli Maatta actually had cancer surgery this season, and Letang was still the Penguins' nominee. So, a stroke is worse than cancer, but still not as bad as being an Oiler.