Toronto's nominee for the 2016 Masterton Trophy is a goalie who no longer plays for the Maple Leafs, namely James Reimer of the San Jose Sharks.
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The award is given to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey, with a nominee named by each of the 30 chapters of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association.
Despite being traded to San Jose prior to the deadline, Reimer emerged as Toronto's player of choice.
Reimer's second Masterton nomination as a Leaf. Played through another difficult year of job security, but supported mates until the end.
— Lance Hornby (@sunhornby) March 28, 2016
Reimer entered the season facing the final year of his contract with the club, seemingly set to battle Jonathan Bernier for the starting gig all over again.
Clearly he left an impression on local media in how he carried himself throughout.
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