Frank J.Selke Trophy

[Penguin]

In 1977, the Board of Governors of the NHL decided to create an award that would recognize the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game. It was decided that the award would honour Frank J. Selke, a former executive with both the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens, Frank Selke was a committed builder to NHL hockey for sixty years, and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder in 1960. Working closely with Conn Smythe, the two were instrumental in the building of Maple Leaf Gardens in 1931, and Selke watched the Leafs win three Stanley Cups while in their employ. But a falling out with Smythe during the Second World War resulted in Selke joining the Canadiens in 1946, and he was general manager for six more championships in Montreal.

The Selke Trophy was first awarded in 1977-78, with Bob Gainey of the Canadiens winning the award.

2009-2010 Winner: Rick Nash (Columbus Blue Jackets)
2010-2011 Winner: Rick Nash (Columbus Blue Jackets)
2011-2012 Winner: Rick Nash (Columbus Blue Jackets)
2012-2013 Winner:
2013-2014 Winner:

[Penguin]

With a total of 11 votes, Rick Nash is the 2009-2010 Frank J.Selke Trophy recipient. He had a +/- ratio of 19, a takeover rate of +128, he delivered a total of 228 hits and blocked 49 shots, as well as finishing 2nd in points in the EHEC at the end of regular season.



Finalists:
-Colby Armstrong (ATL) - 5 votes
-Zack Stortini (EDM) - 2 votes

[Virtual Jarmo]

Better not let these awards go to his head. We've got unfinished business in Columbus.

[SharksGM]

With a total of 6 votes, Rick Nash is the 2010-2011 Frank J.Selke Trophy recipient. He was a +30, was +110 on T-G, threw 219 hits and blocked 31 shots while scoring 40 goals and 76 points. He was even 55% on faceoffs.



Finalists:
-Eric Staal (CAR) - 4 votes
-Max Lapierre (MTL) - 3 votes

[SharksGM]

With a total of 7 first-place votes and 30 points, Rick Nash is the 2011-2012 Frank J.Selke/Rick Nash Trophy recipient. He was a +31, +131 on T-G, threw 261 hits and blocked 40 shots while scoring 37 goals and 75 points. Maybe next year we'll have a new winner as he just edged out teammate David Backes and now they're both in the East.



Finalists:
-David Backes (CBJ) - 5 first-place votes, 25 points
-Eric Staal (CAR) - 4 first-place votes, 21 points