Long before there was Ovechkin, there was Kennedy Jun 12, 2008
A year later, Frank Selke, who was the Leafs' interim general manager while Smythe was serving in the Second World War, sent Frank Eddolls to the Canadiens in exchange for Kennedy. When Smythe returned, he was furious to learn of the trade. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Desharnais Named Most Valuable Player of ECHL Apr 12, 2008
A three-time winner of the Frank Selke Trophy as the leagues Most Sportsmanlike Player, Desharnais has signed an AHL contract with Hamilton since joining the Cyclones. Cincinnati captured the Brabham Cup for the ECHLs best overall regular season record, turning in a 55-12-5 record. (WKRC.com, OH)
An unmatched legacy as hockey wheeler-dealer Aug 20, 2007
" Mr. Pollock left an unmatched legacy as an NHL wheeler-dealer. In 14 years as the Canadiens' general manager, he was at the helm for nine Stanley Cups. But, as Mr. Bowman pointed out, Mr. Pollock joined the Canadiens organization in 1947 and spent 17 years working behind the scenes in player development before getting promoted to GM - counted this way, he had his fingerprints on a total of 15 Stanley Cups in a 31-year span. "The best way I can say it is, when all the rest of us were standing... (Globe and Mail)
Mark Messier, Francis, Stevens, McInnis Are Elected to Hockey Hall of Fame Jun 29, 2007
He earned the Lady Byng Award for sportsmanship three times and the Frank Selke Trophy as the NHL's top defensive forward in 1995. MacInnis, who had one of hockey's hardest slap shots, ranks third in scoring among NHL defenseman with 1,274 points during his 23 seasons with the Calgary Flames and St. Louis Blues. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Sid the Kid has big night at 2007 NHL awards Jun 15, 2007
Another repeat winner on Thursday was Carolina Hurricanes captain Rod Brind'Amour, who won the Frank Selke Trophy as the league's outstanding defensive forward. Brind'Amour ranked second among all NHL centers with a 59. (News & Observer -- Sports)
A classic reunion on tap May 27, 2007
The keys for those great Canadien squads, said Johnson, were the roster architecture of general manager Frank Selke, the goaltending of Jacques Plante, and Blake's coaching. "Plain old nuts-and-bolts coaching," he said. (Boston Globe)
The hole in Bob Gainey's heart May 3, 2007
He was so brilliant defensively that his abilities inspired the league to create a new trophy, the Frank Selke, to honour the checking forward and he promptly won it the first four years. When he retired, he was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. (Globe and Mail)
Thesmallish Steve Yzerman grew into a bigger-than-life legendaround Hockeytown. Jan 4, 2007
Eleven years after he amassed 155 points in one season, Yzerman won the Frank Selke Trophy as the NHL's top defensive forward in 2000. Even when the baby face hadn't quite worn away, he played through pain, stuck his nose into scrums and commanded off-ice respect of teammates who never crossed him. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Greatest free agent deal ever Dec 13, 2006
this article to your Del. 01:00 AMWhen a four-year contract for about $40 million isn't enough to keep Ted Lilly or Gil Meche from going elsewhere to heed the lure of last-place teams, it makes you wish for the good old days. (Toronto Star -- Sports)
Stars 4, Kings 1 Oct 15, 2006
Lehtinen, a three-time winner of the Frank Selke Trophy as the NHL's top defensive forward, scored his first goal of the season at 12:18 of the second period for a 3-0 lead. Last season he led Dallas with a career-high 33 goals. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Rinks to keep hockey heroes' names Aug 25, 2006
Mr. Murray played in the NHL for 15 years and once was awarded the Frank Selke Trophy as the league's top defensive forward. Mr. Murray, who now works in the radio booth doing colour commentary for the Chicago Blackhawks, said yesterday that he hasn't seen the letter of apology, but is nonetheless happy with the change of heart. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Alberta town sticks it to its hockey heroes Jul 31, 2006
Mr. Murray, who played 15 years in the NHL and once won the Frank Selke Trophy as the league's top defensive forward, now works as a broadcaster for the Chicago Blackhawks. The money from the naming rights for both arenas is going to be used to help fund a new $42. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Hockey hall sorely lacks female inductee Jul 3, 2006
(For the record, the current selectors, chaired by Jim Gregory, include Al Arbour, Scotty Bowman, Colin Campbell, Ed Chynoweth, John Davidson, Eric Duhatschek, Jan-Ake Edvinsson, Mike Emrick, Emile Francis, Richard Patrick, Marty Pavelich, Yvon Pedneault, Pat Quinn, Serge Savard, Frank Selke and Harry Sinden. . (Toronto Star -- Sports)
Hockey Hall of Fame set to announce new additions Jun 28, 2006
Members are Al Arbour, Scotty Bowman, Colin Campbell, Ed Chynoweth, John Davidson, Eric Duhatschek, Mike Emrick, Emile Francis, Dick Irvin, Stan Mikita, Richard Patrick, Marty Pavelich, Yvon Pedneault, Pat Quinn, Serge Savard, Frank Selke and Harry Sinden. The induction gala will take place Nov. 13. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
NHL awards finalists / Jun 24, 2006
FRANK SELKE TROPHY Top Defensive Forward x-Rod Brind'Amour, Carolina Mike Fisher, Ottawa Jere Lehtinen, Dallas JACK ADAMS TROPHY Head Coach Peter Laviolette, Carolina Tom Renney, N.Y. Rangers x-Lindy Ruff, Buffalo. JAMES NORRIS TROPHY Top Defenseman x-Nicklas Lidstrom, Detroit Scott Niedermayer, Anaheim Sergei Zubov, Dallas LADY BYNG TROPHY Most Sportsmanlike x-Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Patrick Marleau, San Jose Brad Richards, Tampa Bay. (Buffalo News -- Sports)
Two Canes finalists for awards May 5, 2006
Captain Rod Brind'Amour is one of three finalists for the Frank Selke Trophy as the league's outstanding defensive forward, while Coach Peter Laviolette is among the three finalists for the Jack Adams Award as the league's outstanding coach. The winners will be announced June 22 during the league's awards TV special from Vancouver. (Herald Sun)
The GM rat race, the future of the cap and the resurgence of Chris Pronger. E.J. Hradek discusses this and more. May 4, 2006
"There's just one problem with that proclamation. It's not true.Longtime Isles GM Bill Torrey, who led that franchise to four consecutive Cups in the early 1980s, was a "retread" GM when he came to Long Island in 1972. In the late '60s, Torrey had been the executive vice president of the Oakland Seals. And, during the 1970-71 season, Seals owner Charlie Finley (who also owned baseball's Oakland Athletics) fired GM Frank Selke Jr. and gave the job to Torrey. A Montreal native, Torrey didn't last... (ESPN -- NHL)
Canes to retire Ron Francis' jersey Jan 28, 2006
" Francis, who said he now spends a lot of time coaching his son Michael's team and helping coach his son Connor's club, rewrote many NHL record books during his time on the ice. He finished his career with 549 goals, then good for 19th on the league's all-time list, and 1,249 assists, second only to Wayne Gretzky's untouchable 1,963. His 1,798 points trailed only Gretzky, Mark Messier and Gordie Howe on the NHL career list. He played in 1,731 games, good for third, and only he and Howe have had... (Herald Sun)
