Monahan, 30, is the third player in Blue Jackets history to be named a finalist for the award. Forward Nick Foligno was a finalist in 2018-19, while forward Kevin Dineen was a finalist in each of the club’s first two seasons in 2000-01 and 2001-02.

The Avalanche captain was named one of three finalists for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, which is awarded by the Professional Hockey Writers Association to “the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.”

The award goes to the player who “best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to the game.”