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I notice that the Selke is typically awarded to the best defensive / 2-way centerman in the league. The last time a winger won this award was in 2003 (Jere Lehtinen). While centerman often are charged with overall defensive responsibility for their line, by nature of the position, i still think that some wingers should be under consideration.
For instance, Max Pacioretty is an underrated defensive winger. Leads Habs players in +/- by a huge margin. By nearly triple the margin of the closest Hab. (Note: i get that +/- is not a true defensive stat, however when you use it to compare with players on the same team, then it can be used in that fashion). Max is also an excellent penalty killer and is on the Habs top PK unit.
As soon as Galchenyuk was promoted to the top-line center on the Habs, his +/- skyrocketed by + 6. Pacioretty is the reason why.
Anyways, i'm sure there are many other wingers who should be given consideration for this accolade. Your thoughts?
For instance, Max Pacioretty is an underrated defensive winger. Leads Habs players in +/- by a huge margin. By nearly triple the margin of the closest Hab. (Note: i get that +/- is not a true defensive stat, however when you use it to compare with players on the same team, then it can be used in that fashion). Max is also an excellent penalty killer and is on the Habs top PK unit.
As soon as Galchenyuk was promoted to the top-line center on the Habs, his +/- skyrocketed by + 6. Pacioretty is the reason why.
Anyways, i'm sure there are many other wingers who should be given consideration for this accolade. Your thoughts?