US EditionBlue Jackets Sean Monahan Receives Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
- On June 5, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio, 30-year-old center Sean Monahan of the Columbus Blue Jackets was honored with the NHL’s Masterton Memorial Trophy for the 2024-2025 season.
- Monahan earned the award, which honors perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication, following the death of his close friend and former teammate Johnny Gaudreau in August 2024.
- Monahan and Gaudreau spent nine years as teammates with the Calgary Flames and briefly reunited when Monahan joined the Blue Jackets; tragically, Gaudreau and his brother were killed by a driver accused of impaired driving while cycling in New Jersey.
- Meredith Gaudreau, widow of Johnny, surprised Sean Monahan at his home with the Masterton Memorial Trophy and commended him for his unwavering support during every tribute to Johnny, saying he led by example through incredibly difficult times.
- After joining the Blue Jackets in July 2024, Monahan became the first player in franchise history to earn the Masterton Trophy, completing the season with a total of 57 points, including 19 goals and 38 assists, over the course of 54 games despite missing 28 contests due to injury.
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Sean Monahan broke down in tears while reflecting on his friendship with the late Johnny GaudreauNHL/TNT/X Meredith Gaudreau and Sean MonahanNEED TO KNOWMeredith Gaudreau surprised her late husband Johnny's teammate Sean Monahan with the NHL's Masterton Memorial TrophyMeredith said she was "so honored" to tell Monahan he had won the award and praised him for standing by her at "every tribute" to JohnnyMonahan broke down in tears talking about wh…
The Columbus Sean Monahan Blue Jackets Centre is the winner of the Bill-Masterton Trophy for the 2024-2025 season in the NHL.
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Blue Jackets centre Monahan awarded Masterton Trophy for resilience and leadership
NEW YORK — Columbus Blue Jackets centre Sean Monahan has been awarded the 2024-25 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, the NHL announced Thursday.
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