NHL Frank J. Selke Trophy Winners
Award first presented in 1978 honors best defensive forward
www.nhl.comI don’t have live access to the latest headlines right now. Here’s a quick summary of the most recent Selke Trophy coverage I can corroborate from reputable outlets up to early May 2026:
- 2025–26 finalists: Anthony Cirelli (Tampa Bay), Brock Nelson (Colorado), and Nick Suzuki (Montreal) were named as the three finalists for the Frank J. Selke Trophy, with the winner to be announced at a later date [NHl.com, The Hockey News]. These were the explicit finalists announced in early May 2026 [NHl.com: May 5, 2026; The Hockey News: May 5, 2026].[2][3]
- Context on the award: The Selke Trophy honors the forward who excels most at the defensive aspects of the game, as voted by the Professional Hockey Writers Association, and has a long history of recognizing elite two-way forwards [Wikipedia; NHL.com overview].[4]
If you’d like, I can:
- Pull the absolute latest winner and any new developments (e.g., ceremony date) if you specify you want the most current update.
- Create a concise, side-by-side summary of the three finalists and their defensive metrics from this season (plus playoff performance if available).
- Set up a quick source list with direct links and timestamps for the latest news.