2 Florida Stars appointed finalists for the selection trophy

The Florida Panthers They won their playoff series against in the State Rival Tampa Bai Lightning and they are preparing for Toronto Maple leaves in the second round. Main coach Paul Maurice Defend Champions Stanley Cup looks in a strong form in the most important time of the year.

Panthers They proved to know how to win and use their possibilities. They play extremely well when they have the opportunity to attack in the offensive zone and they also know how to exclude opponents in defense. Two of their best defense players include centers Alexander Barkov and Sam Reinhart. They are both appointed as finalists for a reward for selection that goes forward that is characterized in defensive aspects of the game.

Barkov is a 12-year-old veteran who was with pangers during her career. He has already won the Selka in his career Award twice and was a regular candidate for honor. It is often considered to be the name of the best three zones forward in the NHL, since Patrice Bergeron retired. Bergeror won a wainted trophy that winner goes six times in his career.

Reinhart scored 39 goals and 81 points and led panters in both categories. The 29-year-old has also blocked 62 shots and had 24 separations. He was regularly on the ice in recent minutes when the panters protected lead for a single goal.

Two pangers compete for honor Anthony Cirelli from acts in the Tampa Bay. Cirelli is the first time finalist for Selke award. He was in the first five in two other occasions.

Barkov and Reinhart are dominant defensively for panters

One of the reasons seems to have pastles have a great chance to defend their title is their defensive skill. Both Barkov and Reinhart take that part of the game very seriously.

“Both are very talented men, but will not fool the game for offensive payout”, Maurice said Two starting centers. “They certainly produce for us, but their way of thinking is to play the game in the right way. They will do it and be smart about it. They are great examples for our players.”

Reinhart finished the fourth in Selke voting a year ago, the same season he scored 57 goals. This is his first time he earned the finalist status of a reward.

Steve Silverman It covers NFL for more than 35 years, and its writing appeared in the ESPN magazine, avoidance report, CBS sports, pro soccer week and forbes.com. He wrote 10 books, including “who is better, who is the best in the NFL.”