Blue Jackets' Sean Monahan named a finalist for Masterton Trophy for perseverance, dedication to hockey amid grief from Gaudreau tragedy.

The National Hockey League has announced that Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Monahan has been named a finalist for the Masterton Trophy.

Following his first season as a Blue Jacket, Sean Monahan was named one of three finalists for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, the NHL announced Friday. The honor is given annually to the player who best exemplifies qualities of perseverance,