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It's been a long time coming for Brett Connolly, the Caps' nominee for the Masterton

It's been a long time coming for Brett Connolly, the Caps' nominee for the Masterton

Capitals winger Brett Connolly has been nominated for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, the Washington chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association announced on Friday. The Masterton Trophy recognizes perseverance, dedication and sportsmanship. The Caps snapped up Connolly after Boston cut him loose, signing him to a one-year, $850,000 contract.