1.   Coach Ron Wilson is pushing Oates for the Selke Trophy, awarded to the best defensive forward.

2.   Ever wondered why Jere Lehtinen is considered the best defensive forward in the NHL?

3.   He won the Selke trophy last season as best defensive forward in the NHL.

4.   It also would help if Lehtinen, a two-time Selke Award winner as the best defensive forward in the league, adds more offense to his game.

5.   Khristich not only leads the team in scoring but is the best defensive forward.

6.   Madden, a finalist for the Selke trophy as the best defensive forward, might be that sort of center.

7.   Mavericks officials predict that the Heat will take a frontcourt player, and they expect Bennett and Thomas to be the best two forwards available at that time.

8.   Pippen is the best defensive forward in the galaxy.

9.   The Selke goes to the best defensive forward, the Byng to the most sportsmanlike player.

10.   The Stars winger has the Selke Trophy to back up his stature as the best defensive forward in the NHL.