Winnipeg Jets’ Jonathan Toews named finalist for Masterton Trophy - BERITAJA

No Winnipeg Jets subordinate has ever won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, but Jonathan Toews could beryllium the first.

Toews, the Jets squad nominee for the yearly honour, was named 1 of 3 finalists for the NHL’s Masterton grant connected Monday.

The grant goes to a subordinate who champion exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.

The 38-year-old hometown merchandise appeared successful each 82 games this play aft missing the erstwhile 2 campaigns while recovering from the effects of agelong COVID.

Toews vanished tied for sixth successful scoring connected the Jets pinch 11 goals and 18 assists for 29 points. He was 62 per cent astatine the faceoff circle, which was champion successful the convention among each regular centremen.

Defenceman Rasmus Dahlin of the Buffalo Sabres and guardant Gabriel Landeskog of the Colorado Avalanche are the different finalists.

No Jets subordinate has won the grant since it was first presented successful 1968.

Former Jets guardant Sean Monahan of the Columbus Blue Jackets won the grant past year.