1.   A trade for another defensive forward seems unlikely.

2.   All three Sharks are excellent defensive forwards and are among the players coach Darryl Sutter trusts the most.

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

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

5.   He does it all, playing hard offensively, finishing his shots and also acting as a top defensive forward.

6.   He is a decent defensive forward, and he is probably the best athlete on the team.

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

8.   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.

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

10.   Lehtinen last season finished third in the voting for the Selke Trophy, given to the top defensive forward.