Ryan Kesler is a finalist for the Selke Trophy, which is awarded to the top defensive forward, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.

Kesler is a finalist for the Selke Trophy, which is awarded to the top defensive forward, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.

Analysis:

Just call him Ryan "Two-Way" Kesler. The Michigan native reeled in 21 goals and 32 assists in 79 regular-season contests. His supreme line defense also led to 168 hits and 92 blocked shots. If you intend to play in a league that counts those categories, you're going to want to put Kesler near the top of cheatsheets in preparation for the 2016-17 season. Kesler took home the Selke hardware in 2011. In order to claim the award this year, he'll have to beat Anze Kopitar of the Kings and Boston's Patrice Bergeron.