That's why on Monday morning, it was revealed that the seasoned player would be the team's nominee for an NHL award this season. According to Bruins PR:
Following an injury-plagued first year in Boston, marked by career lows in goals (2) and assists (11), Foligno has made an impressive comeback this season. The 35-year-old notched 10 goals and 16 assists in 60 games with the Bruins before sustaining a lower-body injury on February 29th.
He also established a new career-best with a +18 rating while leading the team's forwards with 147 hits.
Joe Haggerty from Boston Hockey Now, who also serves as the Professional Hockey Writers Association Boston Chapter Chair, explained why Foligno was chosen as the Bruins' nominee.
In Haggerty's words:
Do you think the Bruins made the right choice with Foligno's nomination?
As read on Bruins Insider - Foligno Nominated For Big Award.
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10 AVRIL | 141 ANSWERS Nick Foligno Selected as Nominee for NHL Award Who should be the Bruins nominee for the Bill Masterson? | ||
Foligno | 51 | 36.2 % |
Marchand (Double Hip Surgery) | 62 | 44 % |
Krejci (1 year away from NHL) | 20 | 14.2 % |
McAvoy (Shoulder Surgery) | 8 | 5.7 % |
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