Oilers coach and general manager Glen Sather once suggested that Tikkanen should be awarded the Frank J. Selke trophy ( the award for the best defensive forward in the NHL ) .
Kurri and Gretzky 's roles were to score goals ; Tikkanen was the line 's defensive player .
Oilers coach and general manager Glen Sather once suggested that player should be awarded the Frank J. Selke trophy ( the award for the best defensive forward in the NHL ) .
Kurri and Gretzky 's roles were to score goals ; Tikkanen was the line 's defensive player .