The Frank J. Selke Trophy is given out every year to the forward who is voted as “most proficient in the defensive aspects of hockey.”
In my opinion, this award is one of the more underrated awards, and it doesn’t receive enough attention. All of the finalists and winners of this award are every bit as important to their teams (and sometimes more important) than a great goal scorer or passer.
Finalists for this year’s Selke Award include: Pavel Datsyuk, Mike Richards, and Ryan Kesler.