2018 Bruins Nominee For Bill Masterton Trophy Announced.
The Boston chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association announced their 2018 Boston Bruins nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.�
The PHWA has nominated forward David Backes for the award this year.�
The Bill Masterton Trophy is awarded to the player that best demonstrates "qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey".�
Backes has had a tough season, unfortunately highlighted by missing eight weeks after having surgery to remove a portion of his colon. The 33 year old had been bothered by diverticulitis and had only played in five games before having the surgery.�
The forward got touched by some bad luck again when he was cut from a skate on his leg on March 17th against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He luckily didn't need any surgery, but still received 18 stitches to sew up the cut.�
Backes has 12 goals and 16 assists in 50 games this season.�
Past Bruins winners of the trophy include Charlie Simmer (1986), Gord Kluzak (1990), Cam�Neely (1994) and Phil Kessel (2007).�
