Penguins nominate Matt Cullen for Masterton Award

Photo by Pittsburgh PenguinsThe Masterton Award is given annually to the NHL player who best demonstrates sportsmanship, perseverance, and a dedication to the sport of hockey.

This season, the Penguins’ nominee is a perfection representation of that definition. He is also one of their alternate captains and most prominent, veteran leaders: 42-year-old and three-time Stanley Cup champion Matt Cullen.

“I’m honored,” Cullen said. “I don’t feel like I’m really deserving of it. There’s a lot of guys who are really deserving. There are so many great stories in our league, whether it’s coming back or being around for a long time or some guys who don’t get their shot until they’re 30. There are so…