But most defensive players play on a third line (or bottom six). In fact, the Islanders roll 4 lines. I understand that his ice time can be considered low, but like I said, the isles rolls four lines (and our bottom six plays between 11 and 14 minutes). In my opinion, he does exactly what is asked of a defensive forward. His role is above all defensive, he plays on the PK, and in addition he scores goals as a bonus. And it seems to me that he often plays against the best opposing line (if it's not his line, it's the Nelson line most of the time). I am not saying that he is supposed or should win the trophy, but at least he should receive some consideration for his great work so far, that's all. Guy Carbonneau won the trophy three times by playing a very similar role. Rick Meagher won this trophy with a record of 25 points in 1990. I don't know what his ice time was, but I think it was probably not very high (surely bottom six). Okay, maybe the standards have changed since...