hf101 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 by Sarah BaickerJaromir Jagr has been nominated as the Flyers’ candidate for the 2011-12 Bill Masterton Trophy by the Philadelphia chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association.The award is presented annually to the player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to ice hockey. The winner will be decided at the 2012 NHL Awards, June 20 in Las Vegas.Jagr, 40, has enjoyed a revitalized NHL career since signing as a free agent with the Flyers over the summer. A quick glance through his press clippings more than illustrates his dedication to the sport – and one need only spend a moment or two around him after practice or a game to get a sense of his love for the game and spirit of sportsmanship. If he's not the favorite, Jagr stands a very good chance of becoming at least a finalist for the award.The Flyers’ nominee from last year, Ian Laperriere, won the award. He was only the third Flyer ever to do so. Bobby Clarke (1971-71) and Tim Kerr (1988-89) are the team’s only previous winners.Named for a Minnesota North Stars player who died in January 1968 after sustaining an injury during a game, the Bill Masterton Trophy has been awarded since the 1968-69 season.The Flyers could have back to back trophy winners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Without sounding like too much of a homer, I couldn't think of anyone more deserving. He has been a tremendous addition to the team, and not just (or even mostly) because of his contributions on the ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzFlyer Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 He has my vote! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan4ever Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I agree! He is one of my favorite Flyers and I love his sense of humor in his interviews!!! Great guy to have on a team and a hell of a role model for the youngsters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahophilly Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I hope we keep him for another year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doom88 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Crosby... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giroux28 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Crosby...Unfortunately, with him (possibly) coming back, if he does remotely well, he'll likely get those votes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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