NHL Reveals Finalists For The Bill Masterton Trophy In 2024-25
The Bill Masterton Trophy is awarded “to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.”
thehockeynews.comHere’s the latest on the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy as of 2025-2026:
- In 2025, the finalists were Marc-Andre Fleury (Minnesota Wild), Gabriel Landeskog (Colorado Avalanche), and Sean Monahan (Columbus Blue Jackets). Fleury was noted as a finalist after his storied career and near-retirement, with Landeskog returning from injury and Monahan contending as a veteran forward .
- The NHL announced the winner for 2025 as part of a video reveal; Sean Monahan ultimately won the Bill Masterton Trophy in 2025, highlighted in league communications and media recaps of the award ceremony .
- For context, the Masterton Trophy is awarded annually to the NHL player who best embodies perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey, as determined by the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association after team nominations .
Notes and context:
- The award process typically involves each team nominating one player, followed by a three-finalist pool and a league-wide vote announced during or after the NHL Awards period .
- Recent coverage has emphasized inspirational comebacks and resilience, such as Landeskog’s return to play after extended injuries and Fleury’s late-career milestones, shaping the narrative around the 2024-25 and 2025 Masterton cycles .
Would you like a quick table of the most recent Masterton winners by year, or a short profile for Monahan, Landeskog, and Fleury focusing on their perseverance stories? I can pull specific stats or quotes if you want.