Datsyuk takes 3rd straight Selke

by Casey Richey on Jun 23, 2010 8:03 PM CDT in News

Datsyuk cracked a joke or two during his acceptance speech.

At the NHL Awards show on Wednesday night, Pavel Datsyuk took home the Frank J. Selke Trophy for the third consecutive year. The Selke Trophy is awarded to the top defensive forward and Datsyuk certainly was that. Datsyuk's 132 takeaways was first in the league by 49 over fellow Selke finalist Ryan Kesler.

Datsyuk's defensive skills stretched beyond the takeaway numbers and it's really no surprise that he will leave Las Vegas with the award. Datsyuk had numerous game changing steals and was an enormous contributor in the defensive zone in terms of providing pressure.

Datsyuk's 2010 Selke Trophy is the 7th for the Red Wings as Steve Yzerman, Kris Draper, and Sergei Federov (2 times) won the Trophy as well. By winning his third Selke, Datsyuk has solidified himself as one of the best defensive forwards of the past 20 years. Datsyuk's ties him with Jere Lehtinen for second most Selke Trophies, Bob Gainey leads with four.

Datsyuk did not take home the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, however. The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy is awarded to the player with the best sportsmanship and the winner in 2009-2010 was Martin St. Louis of Tampa Bay.

Pavel Datsyuk

#13 / Center / Detroit Red Wings

Height: 5-11

Weight: 194

Born: Jul 20, 1978

Three-time Frank J. Selke Trophy winner.

Howard overlooked in favor of Myers for Calder Trophy

As far as the Calder Trophy, the award for the top rookie in the NHL, Tyler Myers (D) of Buffalo took home the hardware over the rookie netminder for Detroit. Despite Howard's very good numbers for a rookie--and for any year player for that matter--he was behind Myers when the final votes came in. The 6'8" defenseman had an excellent year as well but Detroit fans had hoped that Howard would have won.

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howard got robbed

what a joke

The Red Wings will come back stronger
RESTORE THE ROAR 2010 Detroit Lions

by GOLDIGGAH on Jun 23, 2010 8:52 PM CDT reply actions

agreed

by hyeh81 on Jun 23, 2010 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions

I think it would of

Cursed Howard for next season anyway. That plus the supposed Sophmore Slump may of made him like Mason if your superstitious.

All well though, at least Datsyuk got another award and the tough season was the only reason he couldn’t get the Byng this year.

by SonicMario(RW) on Jun 23, 2010 8:57 PM CDT reply actions

congrats Pavs yet again

Get better Tulo....time to rally around each other and hang in there until our Mr. everything returns

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by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 23, 2010 10:33 PM CDT reply actions

I figured Datsyuk would win Byng again and lose Selke.

His third consecutive win gives him the second most consecutive wins, ties him with Guy Carbonneau and Jere Lehtinen for second most all-time wins, and moves the Red Wings into a tie with the Canadiens for most combined wins (7). Only Bob Gainy, the first winner of the Frank J. Selke Trophy, has won it more times consecutively or all-time than Pavel Datsyuk.

The Red Wings have the most wins by different players (4 vs. 2 for the Sabres, Black Hawks/Blackhawks, Canadiens, and Flyers).

The Selke Trophy has never been awarded to different players from the same team in consecutive years.

by bleep bloop on Jun 24, 2010 12:49 AM CDT reply actions

Who else has won the Selke? I know Federov did (and should have done it a few more times. Remember when he asked to be moved to the blue line?)

by Apocalyptic0n3 on Jun 24, 2010 1:34 AM CDT up reply actions

Federov, Draper, Yzerman

by bleep bloop on Jun 24, 2010 4:19 AM CDT up reply actions

I totally said this in the post, just sayin’ :)

Winging It In Motown

by Casey Richey on Jun 24, 2010 7:05 AM CDT up reply actions

Obviously didn’t read it. lol. This was one of my “wake up at 2am, read your blogs, and make posts as coherently as possible” posts. lol

by Apocalyptic0n3 on Jun 24, 2010 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions

You are correct with the most combined wins. The Wings have the most different players to win it I believe (just glancing at the history of winners)

Winging It In Motown

by Casey Richey on Jun 24, 2010 7:06 AM CDT up reply actions

I totally said this in the ~~post~~ reply, just sayin’ :)

by bleep bloop on Jun 24, 2010 8:28 AM CDT up reply actions

touche touche.

Winging It In Motown

by Casey Richey on Jun 24, 2010 8:43 AM CDT up reply actions

I’m more disappointed Datsyuk didn’t get the Bing than Howard not getting the Calder. I figured we would get robbed of it again (Zetterberg surely got robbed, but he’s gone on to have a far greater career than Barrett Jackman. How the hell did he beat out Hank and freaking Rick Nash?). Didn’t expect Datsyuk to lose the Bing, though.

by Apocalyptic0n3 on Jun 24, 2010 1:36 AM CDT reply actions

Knowing how awesome Howard is he’ll shake off and congratulate Myers for his victory. ~~Then take Crosby out to a back alley and snub him with his glove again to release his frustations~~

by SonicMario(RW) on Jun 24, 2010 3:13 AM CDT reply actions

Marty's speech, Messier, Sid the Id

I don’t generally watch awards shows and this one was no exception, but I found this video of Martin St. Louis’ speech and Sidney Crosby talking about how his respect for Steve Yzerman and thought I’d share for anyone else who didn’t see it.

by bleep bloop on Jun 24, 2010 4:33 AM CDT reply actions

Crosby’s saving grace is that he grew up idolizing Yzerman, not Lemeiux like most think. And St Louis is a funny and classy guy, no problem with him winning it.

Winging It In Motown

by Casey Richey on Jun 24, 2010 7:07 AM CDT up reply actions

Yeah

St Louis is a great player, I might have been mad if someone else won it, but I didn’t think Dats would get it again after being in the box three times in two games… man that was weird

by mikerlz on Jun 24, 2010 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions