Yesterday, the NHL announced that Victor Hedman was one of the three finalists for this year’s Norris trophy. Numbers are going to look a little weird this year, but Hedman played 66 games and garnered 11 goals and 44 assists in that time. This is his fourth season in a row for scoring 50 or more points. What’s the key to his success? Per this article from Bryan Burns, it’s Hedman’s off-season work on coordination:
“I’ve gone a different route I think the last seven years, and the coaching staff I have back home has helped me tremendously,” Hedman said.