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Norris Trophy

Brian Campbell Making An Early Season Case For The Norris Trophy

Jason Sosnovsky | November 21, 2011

The James Norris Memorial Trophy is given annually in the National Hockey League “to the defensive player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-around ability in the position.”  Last…

Categories Florida Panthers

Norris Trophy Mythology: Nicklas Lidstrom’s Quest For Number Eight

Andrew Johnson | October 28, 2011

In any conversation about the most prolific defencemen of all time you will undoubtedly hear the mention of names like Bobby Orr, Doug Harvey, Raymond Borque, and Paul Coffey. Along…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Player Profiles

Boston Bruins, Believing in the Future

The Hockey Writers | September 18, 2011

First, before discussing the future a declaration on the recent past: We are 2011 Stanley Cup Champions! I say ‘We’ because as long time Bruins fans, this is a collective accomplishment,…

Categories The Press Box

Nicklas Lidstrom: The Perfect Hockey Player

Franklin Steele | January 28, 2011

I’m not the first person to say it, and I certainly won’t be the last.  Nicklas Lidstrom is as close to perfect as a player can be.  And that’s a…

Categories All-Star Weekend, Detroit Red Wings

It’s Time to Put Kris Letang Into the Norris Trophy Conversation

Mike Colligan | December 14, 2010

By Mike Colligan A look into the recent history of the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise reveals no shortage of legendary offensive players.  Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin –…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

The Neutral Zone: 2010 Norris Trophy Picks

Andrew Knoll | May 8, 2010

Snubbed of a nomination last year, Duncan Keith is the favorite this season along with newcomer Drew Doughty and old-timer Chris Pronger.

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers

Drew Doughty – 2010 Mini Bio

Kevin Hunter | April 28, 2010

When Stevie Y made known his selection for the Canadian Olympic team on December 30, 2009, one name, Drew Doughty, created some real controversy.  Who was Doughty and how was…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, Player Profiles

Doug Harvey: The Second Best NHL Defenseman Ever

The Hockey Writers | October 24, 2009

In the 1950’s prior to the arrival of Bobby Orr, the best defenseman in hockey was undisputedly Doug Harvey of the Montreal Canadiens.

Categories Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens, Player Profiles

5 For Writing: Mock Entry Draft Goodness; Wilson Named Head Coach of 2010 Team U.S.A.

Paul Benvin | April 7, 2009

5 For Writing is THW’s daily cornucopia of hockey related headlines. If you have a link that you think should be here feel free to fill out the form at…

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3 Canadiens Prospects Who Could Be Trade Chips at the Trade Deadline

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