Havlat among Central Division Nominees for Masterton
From the official site:
"The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded each year to the NHL player who "best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey." The award was presented by the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association to honor the late Bill Masterton, a player for the Minnesota North Stars who exhibited those qualities. Masterton died on Jan. 15, 1968, as a result of an on-ice injury."
Also, check out a great bio of Masterton over at Habs Eyes On The Prize
The Central Division Nominees
Chicago Blackhawks: Martin Havlat
Columbus Blue Jackets: Raffi Torres
Detroit Red Wings: Chris Chelios (I didn't know you really got a chance at this award for just being old as dirt - 24 games, no points, +2?)
St. Louis Blues: B.J. Crombeen
Nashville Predators: Steve Sullivan