Barkov Wins Third Selke and King Clancy Trophies

Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov has won both the Selke Trophy as the NHL's top defensive forward and the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for leadership and humanitarian work for the 2024-25 season. This is Barkov's third Selke win and second consecutive year receiving the honor, placing him among an elite group of back-to-back winners. The announcement came via a surprise ceremony at the Panthers’ practice facility, with children from Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, a beneficiary of Barkov's $420,000 in donations, presenting the trophies. Barkov topped Selke voting with 96 first-place votes and 1,363 points, while teammate Sam Reinhart finished second, marking the first time teammates have placed 1-2 in Selke voting. Barkov's defensive skills helped the Panthers achieve top-10 league rankings in goals-against, shots-against, and penalty kill. He has also played a significant role in leading Florida to its third straight Stanley Cup Final.