Chili
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I'll disagree with this assessment, as, there are trophies for statistical achievements in the NHL (Art Ross, Richard) and one for defensive forwards (Selke) there is still no trophy for best overall forward. The Hart and the Pearson are supposed to fulfill that purpose, but, both awards (the Hart especially) has an increasing level of competition from other positional players, like goalies and defencemen.
Without looking it up, the Hart and Pearson usually go to forwards but you are right, they are open to all positions.
That doesn't change the fact there is a specific defensive trophy for forwards and goaltenders but not for defencemen.