Martin Brodeur Wins NHL 14 Cover Vote

Although Blue Jackets’ goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky won this year’s Vezina Trophy, longtime Devils’ netminder Martin Brodeur received an interesting consolation prize on Friday as EA announced that he had bested Bobrovsky in the final fan vote for this year’s cover athlete. A four-time Vezina Trophy winner, three-time Stanley Cup champion and holder of countless individual records, this unique fan honor can be seen as just another feather in Brodeur’s cap as he nears the end of his illustrious career.

In an interesting Panthers’ tie-in, Brodeur will be the first goalie the first goalie to grace the cover of the NHL series since Panthers’ legend John Vanbriesbrouck back in 1997.

Check out NHL 14’s announcement video below!

Shawn Matthias Nominated for ESPY’S Best Play of the Year

With Jonathan Huberdeau having already secured this year’s Calder Trophy, fellow Florida Panther Shawn Matthias will look to bring home a trophy of his own this offseason as the team announced on Thursday that he has been nominated for the 2013 ESPY Awards Best Play of the Year for his “Hustle Goal” in the March 14th game against the Boston Bruins.

For those that may have missed his impressive goal, here is the video to refresh your memory: