Brad Penner-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/4bf56f91-df28-47fb-9067-38c705a5f788.jpeg] Brad Penner-Imagn Images The National Hockey League has announced that Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Monahan has been named a finalist for the Masterton Trophy. Local chapters of the Professional Hockey Writers Association nominated Monahan at the end of the season, and he was a top-three vote getter. Per an NHL PR Release, Boone Jenner says, “Just the way Monny has persevered through really, really hard times. It’s been inspiring to me and to the whole group,” Captain Boone Jenner said. “The way he’s handled himself, just stepping in here under those circumstances. He’s been a leader in the room and a leader on the ice. He’s a true pro. Everyone can learn from him.” Per the press release, "Monahan, who signed with Columbus on July 1, 2024, to reunite with Johnny Gaudreau after the pair played together for nine seasons in Calgary, has served as an inspiration amid the unspeakable tragedy of Gaudreau’s death last August. He finished with the fifth-most points by a Blue Jackets player in his first season with the club (57) – a list Gaudreau sits second on (74 in 2022-23). His 1.06 points per game were the highest by any first-year Columbus player." Monahan finished the season with 19 goals, 57 points, and was a plus-19. He also had 14 power-play points. Monahan will be going up against Marc-Andre Fleury and Gabriel Landeskog for the award. Congrats to Sean Monahan. Let us know what you think below. Stay updated with the most interesting Blue Jackets stories, analysis, breaking news, and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwm-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] and never miss a story.
