New York (May 1, 2024) – quinn Hughes, Vancouver Canucks Roman Joshi nashville predators Kale Makar Three Colorado Avalanche players are the finalists for the 2023-24 James Norris Memorial Trophy, which is awarded to the “defensive player who has demonstrated the best all-around ability at his position throughout the season.” The National Hockey League announced today.
Professional Hockey Writers Association members submitted ballots for the Norris Trophy at the end of the regular season, and the top three vote-getters were named finalists.
The final candidates are:
Cale Makar, Colorado Avalanche
Makar outscored defensemen with 1.17 points per game (21 wins, 69—90 points in 77 GP), the third-highest average (minimum 50 GP) of a blueliner in the last 30 seasons, and led the Avalanche to a seventh straight season. It helped us advance to the playoffs. Makar, who set single-season franchise records for assists and points by a defenseman, ranked second among blueliners in goals (21), assists (69) and points (90) for the 2023-24 season. . He also had power-play points (1st; 39), short-handed points (t-1; 4), power-play assists (2nd; 32), shots on goal (3rd; 231), and takeaways (3). Ranked as one of the top defensive players in the league. ;70), power play goals (T-3rd; 7), average time on ice (9th; 24:46). Makar, 25, scored 300 points in his 280th contest (January 20, PHI), becoming the second-fastest blueliner in league history to reach the milestone by one game. bobby orr (279GP). Makar became a Norris Trophy finalist for the fourth time in his first five NHL seasons, after winning the award in 2021-22 and finishing second in 2020-21 and third in 2022-23. First his 5 Norris is the only other player to have been named a finalist for his trophy at least four times in his season – Orr (five times), brad park (4x) and Denis Potvin (4x) – and only two of them have won more than once in that period – Orr (4x) and Potvin (2x).
Quinn Hughes, Vancouver Canucks
In his first season as Vancouver's captain, Hughes lined up the defense with 75 assists and 92 points (17 wins, 75-92 points in 1982 GP). Both numbers were franchise records for a blueliner, surpassing the record he set in 2022-23 (7-2). 69—76 in 78 GP) – Led the Canucks to their first playoff berth since 2019-20 and their first Division I title since 2012-13. Hughes also led defensemen in power play assists (1st; 33), power play points (2nd; 38), plus/minus (4th; +38), goals (6th; 17) and total minutes played. Ranked by Man. He ranks in Ice Goals (7th; 2,024:10), Shots on Goal (9th; 199), and Power Play Goals (9th; 5). He became the eighth fastest blueliner in NHL history to score 300 career points in his 331st game (January 24 vs. STL). Hughes also became the third defenseman in league history to do so. paul coffey and bobby orr – Record at least 200 assists in three seasons and reach 200 assists total against VGK on April 8th. The 24-year-old from Orlando, Florida, is the first player in Vancouver's 53-year history to be named a finalist for the Norris Trophy and the fourth U.S.-born player to win the Norris Trophy award. want to be. Chris Chelios (3x, last 1995-1996), brian leech (2x, last year 1996-1997) adam fox (2020-21).
Roman Josi, Nashville Predators
Josi led the Predators to their 10th playoff berth in 13 seasons with the team, recording 23 defensive goals (23), power play goals (9) and shots on goal (268) in 82 games (23-62-85). pushed up. His 23 goals matched his career high set in the 2021-22 season (23-73, 96 goals in 80 GP) and tied for the most by a blueliner over the age of 33 in NHL history. Josi also led defensemen in game-winning goals (2nd; 5), points (3rd; 85), power play points (4th; 33), assists (5th; 62) and power for the 2023-24 season. entered in. -Play assists (7th; 24) and total time on ice (8th; 2,019:45). After starting the season 9-10-0, Nashville posted a 38-20-5 record in its final 63 games (November 26-April), with goals (20) and assists ( 53) and led all blueliners in points (73). 15), highlighted by a franchise-record 18-game point streak (February 17-March 26), during which Josi amassed an 8-16-24 and +22 rating, both of the best defensive players in that period. I was the top among them. Joshi is a Norris Trophy finalist for the third time after winning the award in 2019-20 and finishing second in the voting in 2021-22. At 33, he is the oldest finalist for the trophy. Mark Giordano (35 years old, with CGY) and brent burns (34 years old, SJS) In the 2018-19 season, Giordano won the award that season, while Burns finished in second place.
history
The James Norris Memorial Trophy was presented in 1953 by the four children of the late James Norris. james norris In memory of the former owner and chairman of the Detroit Red Wings.
Presentation schedule
The series of NHL Trophy finalist announcements continues on Thursday, May 2nd with the announcement of three NHL Trophy finalists. Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy becomes clear.
