"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."
"Knight ranks ninth in the NHL in goals saved above expected (18.1 according to MoneyPuck). He has already appeared in a career-high 52 games this season."
"Knight, who will turn 25 on April 19, spent time in the players assistance program three years ago. He was acquired from the Florida Panthers in the Seth Jones trade last year."
"Since then, Knight has established himself not only as the Blackhawks' No. 1 goalie, but a leader in the room and on the ice."
Spencer Knight has been nominated by the Chicago chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. This award honors NHL players who exemplify perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication. Knight, who turns 25 on April 19, previously spent time in a players assistance program. Acquired from the Florida Panthers, he has become the Blackhawks' No. 1 goalie and a team leader. He ranks ninth in the NHL in goals saved above expected and has signed a three-year, $17.5M extension starting next season.
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