Defensive whiz Bergeron starting to score enough to have shot at Selke
With Datsyuk and Jordan Staal, a finalist from last season, out injured for a large chunk of this season, there might be spare room in Las Vegas for some new blood. Last year’s third finalist Ryan Kesler of Vancouver already has 23 goals and a plus-17 rating, so you can write his name down on the Selke dance card. You always have to watch out for Philadelphia’s Mike Richards and Chicago’s Jonathan Toews. There are other forwards who will be in the argument when it comes time to submit the ballots.
Don’t expect Bergeron to do any handicapping of the Selke race, though.
“It’s always nice to hear that from a guy like Cam,” said Bergeron. “But I’ve got to keep playing, playing well and see what happens. But to be honest, I’ve said that before, I don’t really think about that stuff.”
If humbleness was a criterion for the Selke, or any award, Bergeron would be the leader in the clubhouse. Luckily, he has Neely – a person all us hockey writers hold in high regard – to do his boasting for him.
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they did take two of the goals away from him, right? one clearly was Wheeler’s and I was sure that another didn’t belong to Bergeron, either. I forget the circumstances of the other (was it off a defenseman before the pass got to him?), but Patrice certainly only had one or two goals, no matter how many hats were thrown.
“Oddly enough, it’s going to take more goals for Bergeron to better his resume for the award that goes to the best defensive forward in the NHL.”
Great line! Oh, the irony.
It’s a stretch, but this is the reason that I’ve always thought of the Selke as the true Hart/MVP trophy. Not that the Hart winners are not decent defenders as well, it’s just IMO, the Selke winner is the more “all around” player.
Kesler is having a great season so far, as was Datsyuk before the finger/hand injury, but yeah, if Bergy keeps scoring he’ll be there for sure.
Bergy for Selke!
MK, you should make The Bruins Blog.net “Bergy For Selke!” shirts and sell ‘em here. I’d buy a couple, as I’m sure a bunch of others would too. It’d be a fun tool for the greater cause, plus an awesome way to get some press for the blog. Just sayin’…
Way to go Bergy! Wow, that was a refreshing game. I was ready to quit on the team after the Habs collapse.
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