Aleksander Barkov of the Florida Panthers, Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs, and Jordan Staal of the Carolina Hurricanes have been announced as the finalists for the 2023-24 Frank J. Selke Trophy. This award, given annually and voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association (@ThePHWA), recognizes the NHL's top defensive forward. Barkov has been nominated for the third time in four seasons, affirming his consistent defensive prowess in the league.
Florida Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov a Selke Trophy finalist for third time in four seasons https://t.co/PNhCLjGogX
.@flapanthers Paul Maurice, Sasha Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk all talk before Game 1 against the #nhlBruins … Barkov was named a finalist for the Selke today, so he talks about that as well. FHN YOUTUBE LINK ➡️ https://t.co/1z8VmbUund https://t.co/VQ0RFsjNWY
For the third time in four seasons, #FlaPanthers captain Aleksander Barkov is a finalist for the Selke Trophy. While the news was expected, Barkov said the nomination "means a lot." Story: https://t.co/DO7vyctQvi
Maple Leafs star centre Auston Matthews among finalists for Selke Trophy https://t.co/80sdwYmY3r https://t.co/BtkyI8EsRX
Our Captain 🫡 For the third time in the last four seasons, Sasha Barkov is a Selke Trophy finalist! 📝 » https://t.co/XeL0xD2wOT https://t.co/vEnM0RKKWq
Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov, Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews and Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal are the finalists for the Selke Trophy, awarded for the league’s best defensive forward.
The Selke finalists have been announced. 👀 https://t.co/7XjNfMEVUs https://t.co/wZSCVYkg9S
Well deserved for Jordan Staal who has been noted by fellow NHLers as someone who’s very tough to play against. First Selke Finalist since Rod Brind’Amour & second in franchise history to be named a Finalist for the award https://t.co/FNkgnTx4c9
2024 Frank J. Selke Trophy finalists, as voted by @ThePHWA: Aleksander Barkov (FLA), Auston Matthews (TOR) and Jordan Staal (CAR). https://t.co/hH4p9b6kfi
Jordan Staal is a Selke Trophy Finalist! 👏 The award is given annually to the forward who demonstrates the most skill in the defensive component of the game. The winner is selected by a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association following the regular season. https://t.co/PMGqOoIky8
That's our Captain 👏 Jordo has been named a Finalist for the Selke Trophy, given annually to the league’s best defensive forward. Details » https://t.co/4Qz9CFwS16 https://t.co/o6evOpDVrk
Florida Panthers captain Sasha Barkov was named a Selke Trophy finalist, which is awarded to the NHL’s top defensive forward. Carolina’s Jordan Staal and Toronto’s Auston Matthews were the other two nominees.
Aleksander Barkov, Auston Matthews and Jordan Staal are the three finalists for the 2023-24 Frank J. Selke Trophy. #NHLAwards: https://t.co/JQoBODvcft https://t.co/pDHhWOvxaM
As expected, #FlaPanthers' Aleksander Barkov is a finalist for the Selke Trophy. Toronto's Auston Matthews and Carolina's Jordan Staal are the other finalists.