Frank J. Selke Trophy

The Frank J. Selke Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League 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.

The trophy is named in honour of Frank J. Selke, former general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens. It was first awarded in 1977.

Frank J. Selke Trophy Winners

• 2003, Jere Lehtinen, Dallas Stars
• 2002, Michael Peca, New York Islanders
• 2001, John Madden, New Jersey Devils
• 2000, Steve Yzerman, Detroit Red Wings
• 1999, Jere Lehtinen, Dallas Stars
• 1998, Jere Lehtinen, Dallas Stars
• 1997, Michael Peca, Buffalo Sabres
• 1996, Sergei Fedorov, Detroit Red Wings
• 1995, Ron Francis, Pittsburgh Penguins
• 1994, Sergei Fedorov, Detroit Red Wings
• 1993, Doug Gilmour, Toronto Maple Leafs
• 1992, Guy Carbonneau, Montreal Canadiens
• 1991, Dirk Graham, Chicago Blackhawks
• 1990, Rick Meagher, St. Louis Blues
• 1989, Guy Carbonneau, Montreal Canadiens
• 1988, Guy Carbonneau, Montreal Canadiens
• 1987, Dave Poulin, Philadelphia Flyers
• 1986, Troy Murray, Chicago Blackhawks
• 1985, Craig Ramsay, Buffalo Sabres
• 1984, Doug Jarvis, Washington Capitals
• 1983, Bobby Clarke, Philadelphia Flyers
• 1982, Steve Kasper, Boston Bruins
• 1981, Bob Gainey, Montreal Canadiens
• 1980, Bob Gainey, Montreal Canadiens
• 1979, Bob Gainey, Montreal Canadiens
• 1978, Bob Gainey, Montreal Canadiens