Share this: Las Vegas was a happening place Wednesday night. In addition to the Vegas Golden Knights building their roster through the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft at T-Mobile Arena, the best players from the 2016-17 season were honored at the NHL Awards. Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron was among the big winners when he made history by tying Montreal Canadiens legend Bob Gainey with his fourth Frank J. Selke Award for the best defensive forward. Here’s a full look at the award winners from Wednesday night. Ted Lindsay Award, Hart Trophy — Connor McDavid, C (Edmonton Oilers)Selke Trophy — Patrice Bergeron, C (Boston Bruins)Norris Trophy — Brent Burns, D (San Jose Sharks)King Clancy Memorial Trophy, Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award — Nick Foligno, LW (Columbus Blue Jackets)NHL
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Bruins’ Patrice Begeron Looks To Make History With Fourth Selke Award Win
Share this: Patrice Bergeron is one of the best two-way players in hockey, and the Boston Bruins center typically is acknowledged for his stellar play. Bergeron has been a finalist for the Frank J. Selke Award — given to the best forward who excels on defense — for six consecutive seasons, and has brought home the award three times. But if Bergeron receives the honor at Wednesday’s NHL Awards in Las Vegas, he will have joined Montreal Canadiens legend Bob Gainey as the only players to win the Selke four times. NESN’s Adam Pellerin caught up with Bergeron in Las Vegas on Tuesday to discuss the significance of the award, as well as the importance of putting in effort on both ends of the