Anze Kopitar is a finalist for the Selke Trophy, awarded to the best defensive forward, Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider reports.

Kopitar is a finalist for the Selke Trophy, awarded to the best defensive forward, Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider reports.

Analysis:

According to the old adage, death and taxes are the two guarantees in life, but a Kopitar Selke nomination just might qualify as the third certainty. He's now been named a finalist for three consecutive years, though he still hasn't taken home the hardware in his career. This time around, he'll have to beat out Boston's Patrice Bergeron (last year's winner), and Ryan Kesler of the Ducks. Two-way players like Kopitar come at a premium in fantasy drafts, but Kopitar is a consistent stat-stuffer who should once again command a high draft pick next season.