Red Wings nominate Robby Fabbri for major award

The Detroit Red Wings lost forward Robby Fabbri last month during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks to what was clearly a lower body injury; that was especially concerning given the fact that Fabbri has suffered a torn ACL at multiple points during his career. In fact, he missed the first half of this season while recovering from offseason surgery to correct the torn ACL he suffered nearly a year ago. 

It wouldn't be long afterward that the team would announce that Fabbri would be finished for the remainder of the regular season, which comes to an end this Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The organization and fan base are certainly hoping that Fabbri will be healthy enough to start next season. 

But before that starts in the fall, the Red Wings have given a nod to Fabbri's perseverance through injury by nominating him for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, which is awarded annually to the player "who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey."

In the 28 games that Fabbri played in this season, he lit the lamp seven times along with adding nine assists and 22 PIM. In 330 career NHL games split between the St. Louis Blues and Red Wings, he's racked up a total of 80 goals with 88 assists. 

He's in the first season of a three year, $12 million extension he inked with Detroit.