The Masterton Trophy is awarded annually to the player who "best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to ice hockey."

The New York Islanders chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association announced today that Islanders right wing Josh Bailey is their nominee for the 2018 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.

Bailey is in the midst of a career year, setting new highs in goals (18), assists (51) and points (69), as well as earning his first appearance at the NHL all-star game.

Bailey's career year comes in his 10th NHL season - all with the Islanders. The winger signed a six-year contract extension on Feb. 23.

Two Islanders have won the Masterton Trophy in the past, Ed Westfall in 1977 for his leadership and Mark Fitzpatrick in 1992 for overcoming Eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome.

All 31 teams have a nominee for the Masterton Trophy, all selected by local chapters of the PWHA. The winner is voted on in a poll conducted by the PWHA chapters and announced at the NHL Awards in Las Vegas. Below is a list of the Masterton nominees.

Anaheim Ducks - TBD

Arizona Coyotes - D Jakob Chychrun

Boston Bruins - F David Backes

Buffalo Sabres - F Kyle Okposo

Calgary Flames - F Matt Stajan

Carolina Hurricanes - F Jordan Staal

Chicago Blackhawks - G Jeff Glass

Colorado Avalanche - F Carl Soderberg

Columbus Blue Jackets - D Zach Werenski

Dallas Stars - F Mattias Janmark

Detroit Red Wings - TBD

Edmonton Oilers - D Adam Larsson

Florida Panthers - G Roberto Luongo

Los Angeles Kings - F Dustin Brown

Minnesota Wild - F Matt Cullen

Montreal Canadiens - G Antti Niemi

Nashville Predators - F Austin Watson

New Jersey Devils - F Brian Boyle

New York Islanders - F Josh Bailey

New York Rangers - F Chris Kreider

Ottawa Senators - D Mark Borowiecki

Philadelphia Flyers - F Claude Giroux

Pittsburgh Penguins - D Kris Letang

San Jose Sharks - F Joe Thornton

St Louis Blues - G Carter Hutton

Tampa Bay Lightning - F Steven Stamkos

Toronto Maple Leafs - D Roman Polak

Vancouver Canucks - F Derek Dorsett

Vegas Golden Knights - D Brad Hunt

Washington Capitals - F Devante Smith-Pelly

Winnipeg Jets - D Tyler Myers