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Why Scuderi deserves the Norris

The Norris goes to the best all-around defenseman each season. The winner is often the most offensive d-man during the regular season, or at least among those with the highest offensive output.

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1.causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.

2.actively aggressive; attacking.

And at the moment, there are probably not many d-men playing more offensive hockey than Rob Scuderi.

Slow descent

During the 2009 playoffs, Rob Scuderi saw more even strength minutes than every Penguins player not named Brooks Orpik.

During the 2012 playoffs, Rob Scuderi saw more even strength minutes than every LA Kings player not named Drew Doughty.