This year’s Norris Trophy race could be a little too close for comfort. There’s little doubt that Colorado Avalanche superstar blueliner Cale Makar is the frontrunner.
But the analytics show that the race could be a little closer than most would like. A February 10 piece in The Athletic looked at the numbers behind Makar’s lead in the Norris race. But it’s not quite as big as Avalanche fans would like.
The numbers show that Makar leads the race with a +16.0 Net Rating. The rating is comprised of a player’s offensive and defensive ratings.