NHL Frank J. Selke Trophy Winners
Award first presented in 1978 honors best defensive forward
www.nhl.comHere’s the latest on the Selke Trophy (Frank J. Selke Trophy), awarded to the NHL’s top defensive forward.
- The award is typically decided after the regular season, with finalists announced in the spring and the winner revealed at the NHL awards ceremony in June. Recent winners include Aleksander Barkov (2021, 2022) and Patrice Bergeron (multiple years), reflecting a pattern of strong two-way forwards taking the honor. [source context: general Selke history; see NHL awards coverage and historical winners]
- As of April 2026, there has been ongoing discussion and ranking of top two-way forwards by outlets like The Hockey News and NHL-focused reporting, highlighting players such as Mitch Marner, Sebastian Aho, Nick Suzuki, and Brock Nelson among contenders due to their two-way impact. [source context: 2026 Selke discussions]
- The most authoritative, up-to-date confirmation on the current year’s winner, finalists, and voting results will appear on the NHL’s official site and major sports outlets when the 2026 Selke results are announced. If you’d like, I can check the latest official announcements and provide a concise, cited update. [source context: official award process and upcoming announcement
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