MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted May 9, 2008 Toronto Maple Leafs winger Jason Blake, Edmonton Oilers winger Fernando Pisani and Detroit Red Wings defenceman Chris Chelios were named finalists for the 2008 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy on Friday. http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2008/05/09/...sani_masterton/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turkey 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2008 This goes to either Blake or Pisani. Chelios has played a long time and that's awesome but these two guys have come back from big odds. Pisani's illness is no joke. The physical symptoms are horrible. Blake is playing while knowing that he's got Leukemia. I mean come on....Chelios has no shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted May 9, 2008 Why is Chelios nominated? I thought you had to come back from some horrible injury or illness to even be nominated for this award? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings3:16 318 Report post Posted May 9, 2008 What happened to Pisani? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted May 9, 2008 Pisani should get this. Good to see Cheli got to top3 though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M0DAN01999 6 Report post Posted May 9, 2008 What happened to Pisani? He had Ulcerative colitis that sidelined him for about 1/3 of the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted May 9, 2008 Why is Chelios nominated? I thought you had to come back from some horrible injury or illness to even be nominated for this award? Actually the award is for: The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey. I would have to assume Cheli is there from his dedication to Hockey. There was a lot made this year, more than other years, about his offseason workout. Plus he is 154, that has to count for something, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WestWing 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2008 Actually the award is for: I would have to assume Cheli is there from his dedication to Hockey. There was a lot made this year, more than other years, about his offseason workout. Plus he is 154, that has to count for something, right? My thought is that his nomination is a nod to the PA -- all the leadership Cheli has shown on behalf of the players since the lockout -- he and Linden helped make sure the sport could survive on TV at all... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted May 9, 2008 Blake should win, hands down. Chelios is a great story, but Blake's is worlds better in perspective. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted May 9, 2008 My thought is that his nomination is a nod to the PA -- all the leadership Cheli has shown on behalf of the players since the lockout -- he and Linden helped make sure the sport could survive on TV at all... Great point, he was one of the first people to speak up when he thought the PA was not doing its job. He was the face of the players fighting back. I never thought of that, he does show a great deal of dedication to the sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oilandwingsfan 3 Report post Posted May 9, 2008 http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/1582...ve-colitis.html Pisani's blog about battling ulcerative colitis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aeothe Kaear 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2008 I'd give it to Pisani Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted May 9, 2008 I bet Blake will win. They ought to have another trophy for dedication to the game, as illness (severity thereof) tends to dictate the winner of this award. They could name a new trophy for dedication and those players with careers which redefined the game after Cheli. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
