NHL 2006-07 Award: Frank J. Selke Trophy

[steg1989]

FRANK J. SELKE TROPHY

The Frank J. Selke Trophy is awarded annually "to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game," as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association.

ROD BRIND'AMOUR - Center, Carolina Hurricanes

· A Selke Trophy finalist for the second consecutive year; captured the award in 2005-06.
· Ranked third among NHL forwards in ice time per game (23:19).
· Led all players in face-offs taken (2,047), ranked second in face-off winning percentage (59.2%).

SAMUEL PAHLSSON - Right Wing, Anaheim Ducks

· A Selke Trophy finalist for the first time.
· Led all players in total shorthanded time on ice (367:14) and per-game average (4:28).
· Played in all 82 games, extending his club-leading 'ironman' streak to 275 contests.

JAY PANDOLFO - Left Wing, New Jersey Devils

· A Selke Trophy finalist for the first time.
· Played in all 82 games, extending his club-leading 'ironman' streak to 283 contests.
· The Devils allowed 201 goals, the fewest in the Eastern Conference and fifth-fewest overall.

[stevecanuck16]

It's strange that Pandolfo has never been nominated before. He's been a defensive stalwart for years, it's time he was recognized for it.

[Isles4life]

Originally Posted by stevecanuck16

It's strange that Pandolfo has never been nominated before. He's been a defensive stalwart for years, it's time he was recognized for it.

I agree. He's been doing an awesome job for a real long time. He deserves some recognition.

[Flames_Suck44]

Sammy Pahlsson is a tank! 275 games, not one missed.

[keebler61]

If Pahlsson is a tank for playing 275, what does Pando get for 283?

You'll remember that Madden has won the Selke before. Madden and Pandolfo are the two best shut down checking forwards in the game. Look at how Pandolfo was able to stifle Jagr in all of thier meetings. I think Pandolfo should get it.

[Rbokie24]

Samuel Pahlsson is my pick this year.

Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk are both awesome defensive players. They both are used in all defensive schemes (faceoffs, pk, end of game, overtime, etc) and typically play against the other team's top line just like Fedorov did the year he won the Selke in Detroit. It won't be long until we see one of these two winning the Selke.

[NJDevils17]

it has to be jay pandolfo. the guy can shut down the other teams top guys like what he did with jagr and do it clean since he only had 8 PIM's last year.

[atslopes]

how can guys that are minus players be considered for the selke. Brindamour is better and he scores more goals.

[canuckfan]

The further the Ducks go into the playoffs, the more I've started to see how important Pahlsson is to Anahiem. A good shut down guy who can contribute some big goals here and there. The work he did on the Sedins was pretty impressive.

[atslopes]

Rod Brind'Amour
Goals Assists Points +/-
26 56 82 7

Nuf said. Id take him over pandolfo and SAMUEL PAHLSSON, plus brind'amor is a better faceoff man, look at his percentage. He has a better plus minus goals and assists than both players combined. how can he not win?

[O-Gnimh]

Originally Posted by atslopes

Rod Brind'Amour
Goals Assists Points +/-
26 56 82 7

Nuf said. Id take him over pandolfo and SAMUEL PAHLSSON, plus brind'amor is a better faceoff man, look at his percentage. He has a better plus minus goals and assists than both players combined. how can he not win?

Is Brind'Amour the Canes' shut down forward? I honestly don't recall. If not, then I'm not sure it's as simple as you are claiming. Guys like Pandolfo and Pahlsson play against the top scoring line every game. If they break even in +/-, that is a huge (defensive) contribution to their team. For Pahlsson, say, being -4 on the year under those conditions is pretty damned good! As far as the Selke goes (best defensive forward), I am more impressed with Brind'Amour's faceoff % than his point total. However, there is no arguing that Brind'Amour is one of the better all-around players.

The problem with Pahlsson is that nobody in the eastern half of NA ever sees this guy play. (Shoot it hasn't even been mentioned that he is the top hitter on a very physical team.) Otherwise, it wouldn't have taken so long for him to get noticed, or for his line to be called (on many, many occasions) the best shut down line in the league. With their continued success into the playoffs, shutting down every top line they play against more often than not, more people are getting a clue.

[atslopes]

brindamour vs palsson hmnn let me take a sec to think about that one, ok brindamour. did u see what he did with the canes last year. you cant even compare the two.