Ducks’ Ryan Kesler named finalist for Selke Trophy as top defensive forward

CALGARY, Alberta – Ducks center Ryan Kesler on Wednesday was named one of three finalists for the Frank J. Selke Trophy awarded to the NHL’s top defensive forward.
Kesler, 32, is a finalist for the fifth time and the second straight season with the Ducks. The veteran won the Selke with Vancouver in 2011 and finished third in 2016 in voting by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.
Boston center Patrice Bergeron and Minnesota center Mikko Koivu are the other two finalists. Berge