Adam Fox of the New York Rangers has certainly done enough to warrant consideration to be the Norris Trophy winner. Fox, who entered Tuesday leading NHL defensemen with 46 points and 41 assists, has totals ahead of runner-up Victor Hedman of Tampa Bay in each category.
Unfortunately, a couple of factors will make it difficult for the 23-year-old defenseman to win the prestigious award.
Members of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association vote at the end of the regular season. Each voter ranks their top five candidates on a 10–7–5–3–1 point(s) system.