Mark Stone came in second in Selke Trophy voting, awarded to the best defensive forward in the NHL. He’s the first wing to be a finalist since Jay Pandolfo of the New Jersey Devils placed third in 2007. The problem is, Marian Hossa existed, and was never a finalist for the award, coming in the top 10 twice, and once in the top 5, despite nearly a decade of defensive dominance.
It’s hard to describe just how important Hossa has been to hockey in Chicago. He came to Chicago in the summer of 2009 after back-to-back Stanley Cup Final losses then played a key role in bringing three Stanley Cup championships to the Blackhawks.