Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar has been named a finalist for the Norris Trophy, together with Quinn Hughes of the Vancouver Canucks and Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The James Norris Memorial Trophy is awarded yearly “to the protection participant who demonstrates all through the season the best all-around capacity within the place.” The winner will probably be voted on by the Skilled Hockey Writers Affiliation (PHWA).
Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar and Zach Werenski are the finalists for the Norris Trophy! 🏆 #NHLAwards
The James Norris Memorial Trophy is awarded yearly “to the protection participant who demonstrates all through the season the best all-round capacity within the place.” pic.twitter.com/GQSaLKugOT
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Makar, a five-time finalist, received the Norris Trophy, the Stanley Cup, and the Conn Smythe Trophy (awarded to the Stanley Cup Playoffs MVP) in 2022 and completed third in Norris voting within the final two seasons. This season, he recorded 92 factors, with 30 objectives and 62 assists, whereas sustaining a plus-28 ranking in 80 video games.
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Makar is the ninth defenseman in NHL historical past to attain no less than 30 goals in a single season, and he’s the primary to realize this milestone since Mike Inexperienced scored 31 objectives for the Washington Capitals in 2008-09. He’s additionally the primary defenseman to have back-to-back 90-point seasons since Paul Coffey (1988-89 to 1990-91) and Al MacInnis (1989-90 to 1990-91).
Lastly, Makar set NHL profession highs in power-play objectives (12), short-handed objectives (2), and pictures on aim (246) this season whereas averaging 25:43 of ice time per recreation – ranked third within the NHL. The NHL Award winners will probably be introduced in June.
