2019 Norris Trophy Race Tyler Bowen | March 7, 2019 With the trade deadline in the rear-view mirror and just a month left in the 2018-19 NHL season, all eyes have turned towards two things: the playoff picture and the…
Predators’ Ekholm Deserves Norris Consideration Kyle Gipe | January 15, 2019 The Nashville Predators have one of the league’s best blue lines that is loaded with top level talent, so much so that they have four defensemen who could be number…
Doughty Deserves Norris After Career Season Michael Sloniker | April 13, 2018 With the 2017-18 regular season ending this past weekend, many experts and pundits are releasing their picks for this season’s awards. Among the most hotly debated topics is who will…
The Return of the Brent Burns Conundrum Zeke | January 11, 2018 One challenge when considering San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns is often this: where to begin? Burns has been all over the map. At times he’s been the best player…
Chara Is the Most Underrated Bruin Joseph Ochs | November 10, 2017 After 1,300-plus games, 600-plus points, a Norris Trophy, a Stanley Cup ring, and twelve years spent as team captain, one might think Zdeno Chara couldn’t possibly be underrated. In the…
Ivan Provorov – Future Norris Trophy Winner Brandon Murphy | November 4, 2017 In case you haven’t noticed, the Philadelphia Flyers are slowly transitioning their young defensemen from the junior leagues to the pros, and it won’t be long until they take over.…
Victor Hedman Will Win the Norris Anthony Moukarzel | September 15, 2017 It’s time for hockey fans and analysts to start coming up with their preseason predictions for the 2017-18 campaign. One of the most notable trophies handed out following every season…
The NHL Needs a New Trophy Brett Slawson | April 26, 2017 The Frank J. Selke Trophy, more commonly referred to as simply the Selke Trophy, is a distinction awarded to the NHL forward who demonstrates the most skill in the defensive…
Hamilton’s Entered League’s Elite Glenn Eberth | April 1, 2017 After seeing some serious improvement in the play of the Calgary Flames’ blue line over the past couple of months—highlighted by the acquisitions of Michael Stone and Matt Bartkowski—it’s easy…
Hypocrisy Hurting Karlsson’s Norris Chances Andrew DiRienzo | March 23, 2017 Death, taxes and Erik Karlsson in the running for the Norris Trophy. There aren’t many guarantees in life, but it’s a pretty safe bet you’ll find Karlsson’s name in the…
Kings Lose out on Lucic, Take Home Some NHL Awards Cole Querry | June 23, 2016 As reported by Pierre LeBrun of ESPN and fellow Hockey Writers contributor Mike Necciai earlier today, forward Milan Lucic chose to open himself up to offers in the free agency…
Will Drew Doughty Finally Take Home the Norris Trophy? Walter McLaughlin | March 22, 2016 He hits from both sides of the plate. He’s amphibious — Yogi Berra With apologies for the forthcoming malaprop wrapped within a baseball quote, Drew Doughty is amphibious ambidextrous. Not…
