NHL.com announced that the three finalists for the 2009-10 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy are Kurtis Foster of Tampa Bay, former Ranger Jed Ortmeyer of San Jose, and Jose Theodore of Washington.Ortmeyer "...not only has to work hard each shift to ensure he has a place in the NHL, but also battles a challenging health condition that requires daily attention. At some point each day, Ortmeyer must use a needle to inject a blood thinner directly into his stomach to combat a hereditary blood-clotting disorder that has threatened not only his hockey career, but also his life."
Originally signed as a free agent by the Rangers in 2003, Ortmeyer has posted 51 points (21 goals, 30 assists) in 306 regular-season games with the Rangers, Predators and Sharks.
The Masterton Trophy is presented annually to "the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey."
...an all heart player that I would love to still have on the Rangers.
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He is a good 3 line men... Hope he'll win!
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