Shea Weber: The New Norris Trophy Frontrunner Dan Mount | March 4, 2015 The race for the Norris Trophy seemed like a foregone conclusion at the midway point of the National Hockey League season. Calgary Flames defenseman Mark Giordano was the pick to…
Norris Debate: Shut-Down Vlasic or Two-Way Burns? Kenneth Laws | January 13, 2015 The James Norris Memorial Trophy is awarded every year to the “defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position.” A lot of the time, however,…
The Emergence of Tyson Barrie The Hockey Writers | December 3, 2014 When the Colorado Avalanche traded away Kevin Shattenkirk back in 2011 in a blockbuster deal with the St. Louis Blues, they knew they were losing a valuable right handed shooting…
A Flyers Norris Trophy Candidate? Damn Streit! Andy Dudones | October 3, 2014 Does the thought of a Norris Trophy candidate who will turn 37-years-young in December raise an eyebrow? What if I added that this defenseman is part of the “lacking unit”…
Shea It Ain’t So: Weber Still Seeking First Norris Corey Spina | October 2, 2014 There isn’t a doubt that Shea Weber is one of best defensemen in the NHL. He puts up a ton of points from the backend, 23 goals and 56 points…
5 Things to Watch on the 2014-15 Los Angeles Kings Team Walter McLaughlin | September 25, 2014 Sometimes it just feels like the only thing you do is play hockey and eat — Henrik Lundqvist Between barbecuing, outdoor parties and general miscellany, summer is indeed the season…
Shea Weber Not Awarded Norris For Third Time Colin Fitts | June 24, 2014 Shea Weber came up short of winning the James Norris Memorial Trophy awarded to the best defenseman “who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-around ability” for the third time in his career. The…
3 Reasons Shea Weber Should Win The Norris Trophy Colin Fitts | April 30, 2014 Monday, the National Hockey League announced the three finalists for the 2013-14 James Norris Memorial Trophy, awarded to the best defenseman “who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-around ability”. voted…
Player Comparison: Is Tyson Barrie A Better Option Than Erik Karlsson? Colin Mills | April 22, 2014 When explaining Tyson Barrie’s game to people that do not see him on a regular basis, I find myself calling him “a poor man’s Erik Karlsson”. Many new viewers got…
Norris Trophy Breakdown: Point Production is the Key to Victory Adam Stafki | April 10, 2014 If there is one thing that the NHL media loves to do (other than talk about the Maple Leafs collapse) it’s to predict the future. The playoff seeds haven’t even…
Do the Ducks Need a Franchise Defenseman? Alex Kozovski | March 19, 2014 “Lots of defenseman are good at some elements of the game, but precious few can do it all. So when you find a guy who can be counted on to…
Will Duncan Keith Win Second Norris Trophy? Andy Dudones | March 17, 2014 In an effort to reel in his second career Norris Trophy, Duncan Keith faces stiff competition. While the Blackhawks have slipped to fifth in the Western Conference, the ninth year…