‘Okposo, who landed in the neuro ICU unit of Buffalo General Medical Center last year after a serious reaction to concussion medication, is a nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. Okposo was selected in a vote of the Buffalo chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. The award honors the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. The winner from the league’s 31 chapters will be announced in June as part of the NHL Awards Show.’
Sabres Notebook: Okposo is Masterton nominee; Hasek bobblehead for fans
Source: Buffalo News