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The full list of nominees for the 2015 Bill Masterton Memorial Award was released Friday and it is diverse. It includes a mix of skaters and goalies, veterans and youngsters and players that overcame odds both on and off the ice.
The annual award is given to the NHLer "who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey." Nominees were determined by the various chapters of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association (PHWA).
New York Rangers forward Dominic Moore was named last year's winner after returning to the game following the death of his wife.
For a detailed rundown of the nominees visit the PHWA website.
Here is the full list of 2015 nominees:
The solid two-way winger has never missed a game in his NHL career. He's the NHL's current ironman.
Doan overcame a severe bacterial infection called Rocky Mountain spotted fever last season and has been a solid leader for the Coyotes this year, playing all but two games.
The two-time Olympic gold medallist and two-time Selke Trophy winner leads his team on and off the ice. He's involved in numerous charitable endeavours in the Boston area.
The defenceman has been a mentor to his younger teammates in a difficult season for the Sabres.
Being the NHL's shot-blocking leader symbolizes putting the team ahead of your own well-being.
At five-foot-five, 178 pounds, the pint-sized forward Nathan Gerbe doesn't let his diminutive stature impede his success.
In a year full of great goaltending stories, Darling's is one of the best. Solid support for Corey Crawford.
Who would have thought the veteran winger would have a season like this? He only played 16 games last season due to various injuries and hip surgery.
Set career highs in all offensive categories, while dealing with health scares involving his infant daughter.
The winger only played five games last season and battled back from a number of injuries.
Age might be slowly catching up to him, but it's hard to tell when you watch the future Hall of Famer play.
He gets involved in the dirty areas of the ice, something not all players are willing to do.
The Slovakian has charged back from a severe concussion he suffered at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics.
The veteran blueliner stepped up for the Kings when Slava Voynov was suspended indefinitely.
Since being acquired by the Wild on Jan. 15, he has been a machine and is the main reason the Wild are a playoff threat.
Multiple knee surgeries a few years back weren't enough to derail this Russian's career.
Predators GM David Poile summed it up nicely in a press release: "Pekka Rinne is synonymous with us being successful. The last two years, with Rinne not being at 100 percent, we didn't make the playoffs either time. This year, he comes back, he's the 'old Pekka' if you will, and now our team is not only back in the playoffs but one of the best teams in the NHL."
The aggressive forward has overcome alcoholism, fought his way through the minor leagues to get back to the NHL and inspired the masses.
He missed most of last season with concussion symptoms, but the 38-year-old made a comeback.
A serious eye injury two years ago threatened his career, but he is back playing for the best blue-line in hockey.
Hamburgers. Franchise records. NHL records. Keeping your team in the playoff hunt. More hamburgers.
Many thought the game had passed him by, but the 32-year-old has been a bright spot on the Flyers.
Is there a player in the NHL that has gone through more injuries and health scares in recent years than Kris Letang?
Reached the 1,000-game milestone this season and is still a defensive presence for the Sharks.
Another quality season from Elliott has proven losing Ryan Miller to free agency wasn't that big a deal.
Led the Lightning in scoring for much of the season and set career highs in goals and assists. Not bad for an undrafted free agent.
The 37-year-old returned after breaking his right leg on two separate occasions last season.
The Canucks captain had a solid season following a disappointing 2013-14 campaign.
Wrote a children's anti-bullying book last summer and visits elementary schools to spread the message that it's important to be kind to one another.
The Kladno, Czech Republic native was perhaps the worst starting goalie in the NHL last season, but he's had a career year in terms of save percentage and goals-against average.
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