Cale Makar won the Norris Trophy. That’s not much of a surprise as the young Colorado Avalanche defenseman scored 30 goals and put up 92 points. That is as impressive of a season for a blueliner that we’ve seen in a long time. It’s also further proof that the Norris Trophy might officially be awarded to the “defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-around ability in the position,” but is heavily weighted to defenders who put up points. An even further indication that it’s an offense-heavy award is the voting discrepancy between two member of the Tampa Bay Lightning: Victor Hedman and Ryan McDonagh.
Victor Hedman, Ryan McDonagh and the Norris Trophy
