Unveiling the 2025-26 NHL Season: Shocking Stanley Cup Dark Horses and Award Surprises Revealed!
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Selke Trophy
Given to the forward who demonstrates throughout the season the most skill in the defensive component of the game. Voted on by the PHWA.
Goldman: Aleksander Barkov is always going to (rightfully) earn a bunch of votes, but how about Eichel? He earned some recognition last year, and with Marner on his wing, they could be a two-way force. Some players get docked for having a super-skilled linemate or winger (especially in the Norris and Hart conversations). But that really hasn’t been an issue with the Selke — Barkov has Sam Reinhart while Anthony Cirelli has Brandon Hagel, and it hasn’t stopped either from earning votes.
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