Florida Panthers captain Sasha Barkov wins 2024 Frank J. Selke ...
This is the second time Barkov has won the Selke Trophy, also taking it home in 2021
thehockeynews.comHere’s the latest on the Frank J. Selke Trophy:
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The 2025 finalists were Sasha Barkov (Florida Panthers), Sam Reinhart (Florida Panthers), and Anthony Cirelli (Tampa Bay Lightning). Barkov and Reinhart are Panthers teammates, with Cirelli joining from Florida as the third finalist. This indicates Barkov continued to be a leading defensive forward candidate, aiming for back-to-back Selke wins, a rare achievement in NHL history.[1]
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The Selke Trophy recognizes the forward who best excels in defensive aspects of the game, with winners typically announced at the NHL Awards in June. The trophy has a long history with multiple repeat winners, including Barkov previously (2020-21) and candidates often coming from strong defensive teams.[2][5]
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For historical context, Barkov won the award in 2020-21 and 2023-24 seasons (the 2024 win is noted in various outlets), underscoring his reputation as a premier defensive forward. Finalists and winners are selected by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association, and the ceremony was slated for June in Los Angeles in 2025.[3][2]
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