Does Brian Elliott Deserve The Masterton?

Mar 16, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Arizona Coyotes right wing Shane Doan (19) reacts against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center. The Kings defeated the Coyotes 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Arizona Coyotes: Shane Doan

Doan’s team, the Arizona Coyotes, have not had the season fans were hoping for.

PD’s Sean Leahy quotes Doan’s bio, put forth by the PHWA:

"“Doan was almost immovable while recovering from the bacterial infection, which caused severe headaches, fever and muscle aches. At one point, he spent 18 hours in the hospital undergoing tests including a spinal tap. Even the U.S. government was monitoring the case to see if this was the start of an outbreak in Arizona.”"

This is serious stuff here; what’s even more incredible is that he recovered and was back to playing in the NHL in under a month, December to January 4th. He’s had quite a season, facing down a tank from management, looking at his last couple of years as a Coyote and probably as an NHL player, and continuing to rally the troops while bidding adieu to a number of Coyotes assets is a difficult enough season in and of itself. Add Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever to the mix, and you’ve got something else. He’s sure to win the Masterton, right?

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