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Florida Panthers' Aleksander Barkov Becomes NHL's First Dual Selke-Clancy Winner
- In 2025, Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov made NHL history by becoming the first player to receive both the Frank J. Selke Award and the King Clancy Trophy in a single season.
- Barkov earned these awards due to his top defensive forward play and leadership combined with his significant community contributions, including work with Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.
- He achieved a +13 rating and controlled 58.4% of the expected goals during five-on-five play, while donating $1,600 for each goal he scored to the hospital, totaling over $420,000 in contributions since 2019.
- During a surprise gathering at the Panthers' practice facility, children from Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital presented Barkov with his awards, to which he responded appreciatively, saying, "Thank you, guys."
- Barkov and the Panthers prepare to defend their Stanley Cup title against the Edmonton Oilers in a rematch starting Wednesday, aiming for a third straight final appearance.
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Florida Panthers' Aleksander Barkov becomes NHL's first dual Selke-Clancy winner
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov earned Frank J. Selke Trophy and King Clancy Memorial Trophy honors for his performance during the 2024-25 season, the NHL announced Monday.
The captain of the Panthers is the NHL's best defensive attacker for a second year in a row.
Aleksander Barkov Wins Second Consecutive Selke Award, Is He Being Slept On?
It's official, Aleksander "Sasha" Barkov was named the 2025 Frank J. Selke Award winner for the second consecutive season.Barkov is now a three-time recipient of the award, putting him in some rather heady company at just 29 years old.Only five other players have won the Selke three or more times in their careers, three of which are immortalized in the Hockey Hall of Fame, with former Bruins center Patrice Bergeron sure to be the fourth once he …
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