Jagr was selected as the Panthers’ Masterton Trophy nominee in a season that saw the 44-year-old inspire his team to franchise records for wins (47) and points (103) while capturing their second division title. Playing in his 22nd NHL season, Jagr led the Panthers in scoring with 27-39--66, becoming the oldest player in League history to surpass the 60-point plateau. His work ethic and off-ice mentorship, particularly with linemates Aleksander Barkov and Jonathan Huberdeau, whose combined age is younger than Jagr, was considered as valuable as his on-ice production.

A $2,500 grant from the PHWA is awarded annually to the Bill Masterton Scholarship Fund, based in Bloomington, Minnesota, in the name of the Masterton Trophy winner.

Other finalists for this year’s honor were Pascal Dupuis of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Mats Zuccarello of the New York Rangers.

Year Winner Team
2016 Jaromir Jagr Florida
2015 Devan Dubnyk Minnesota
2014 Dominic Moore NY Rangers
2013 Josh Harding Minnesota
2012 Max Pacioretty Montreal
2011 Ian Laperriere Philadelphia
2010 Jose Theodore Washington
2009 Steve Sullivan Nashville
2008 Jason Blake Toronto
2007 Phil Kessel Boston
2006 Teemu Selanne Anaheim
2004 Bryan Berard Chicago
2003 Steve Yzerman Detroit
2002 Saku Koivu Montreal
2001 Adam Graves NY Rangers
2000 Ken Daneyko New Jersey
1999 John Cullen Tampa Bay
1998 Jamie McLennan St. Louis
1997 Tony Granato San Jose
1996 Gary Roberts Calgary
1995 Pat LaFontaine Buffalo
1994 Cam Neely Boston
1993 Mario Lemieux Pittsburgh
1992 Mark Fitzpatrick NY Islanders
1991 Dave Taylor Los Angeles
1990 Gord Kluzak Boston