I 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.
Sources
The finalists for the Selke Trophy, which goes to the best defensive forward in the NHL, were announced on Thursday night and Patrice Bergeron looks to win it for the third year in a row.
www.cbssports.comWhich NHL forwards are not only high-level scorers but thrive at defense? Those players arguably deserve the most Selke Trophy consideration.
thehockeynews.comÉpisode de l’émission · NHL News Today 2 Min News The Daily News Now! · 14 avril · 2 min
podcasts.apple.comLightning, Avalanche, Canadiens centers up for award given to best defensive forward
www.nhl.comAnze Kopitar of the Los Angeles Kings is awarded the Selke Trophy as the forward who demonstrated the most skill on defense.
www.nbcsports.comPodcast Bölümü · NHL News Today 2 Min News The Daily News Now! · 14 Nisan · 2 dk.
podcasts.apple.comAward first presented in 1978 honors best defensive forward
www.nhl.comMontreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki, Colorado Avalanche center Brock Nelson and Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli are the finalists for the NHL's best defensive forward award.
thehockeynews.com