2023-24 James Norris Memorial Trophy finalists: Quinn Hughes, Roman Josi, Cale Makar

[AllAboutAvs]

I doubt you watch Canucks games. They were offensive because of Hughes

I live in BC and most of my friends are Canucks fans so I watch a lot of their games. Good try from you to assume right away I don't though.

 

[jackjohnson]

I live in BC and most of my friends are Canucks fans so I watch a lot of their games. Good try from you to assume right away I don't though.

You live in BC and dont watch Canucks games, so what?? Hughes is the driver on the offense from back end

 

[Montreal Shadow]

Playing with a 140-point generational talent helps. Hughes was the Canucks’ number one driving force for offense. Absolute bonkers possession time.

MacKinnon, a generational talent? I don’t think so.

 

[AllAboutAvs]

You live in BC and dont watch Canucks games, so what?? Hughes is the driver on the offense from back end

I just said I watch a lot of their games.

 

[jackjohnson]

I just said I watch a lot of their games.

no you dont bud, every Canucks fan knows Hughes drives the Canucks offense. You are the only one saying he doesnt yet he has 92 points and 70 assists lol

 

[AllAboutAvs]

no you dont bud, every Canucks fan knows Hughes drives the Canucks offense. You are the only one saying he doesnt yet he has 92 points and 70 assists lol

When did I say he wasn't?

Thanks for telling me what I do and what I don't do. I would be lost without you. Can you tell me when I should go to the bathroom next please?

 

[Shane Diesel]

When did I say he wasn't?

Thanks for telling me what I do and what I don't do. I would be lost without you. Can you tell me when I should go to the bathroom next please?

Player analysis on HF often comes down to how forcefully and repetitively you can repeat the phrase "do you even watch the games, bro?" I find it hilarious.

 

[AllAboutAvs]

no you dont bud, every Canucks fan knows Hughes drives the Canucks offense. You are the only one saying he doesnt yet he has 92 points and 70 assists lol

When did I say he wasn't?

Thanks for telling me what I do and what I don't do. I would be lost without you. Can you tell me when I should go to the bathroom next please?

Having problem finding it?
Ok you can stop looking. I'll help you out. I NEVER DID!!!!!

 

[avsfan9]

Only thing I have to say is I’ve seen all I needed to see in the Nashville/ Vancouver series and it’s this. If the Avs are in the final minute of the game and need to defend the lead ot score a goal , Cale Makar is going to be one of the 5 players on the ice. Vancouver doesn’t see it the same way with their star defenseman.

 

[Finnflash]

Probably Hughes. But man is there a more consistent defender in League than Josi year over year?

 

[avsfan9]

Probably Hughes. But man is there a more consistent defender in League than Josi year over year?

Yes Makar

 

[Finnflash]

Yes Makar

Makar is the best defenceman in the league in my opinion. Been watching him since he was 16.

All im saying that game to game year after year Josi is the most consistent

 

[avsfan9]

Makar is the best defenceman in the league in my opinion. Been watching him since he was 16.

All im saying that game to game year after year Josi is the most consistent

He been a consistent 50-60 point d man for most of his career. He’s only really stepped it up the last couple of seasons. He’s always been good but he’s been an elite player lately.

 

[BCNate]

Hughes wins this one in a landslide this year. He was better than Makar or Josi this year for sure.
Going to be an awesome award to watch over the next decade, so many good young D.

 

[Run the Gauntlet]

Hughes might win it, but in the palyoffs The Predators pushed him around a lot.
He looked sad like he was about to cry or something.

 

[keglu]

Put him on the Avs and he would break the 100 point barrier easily

If Hughes played with MacKinnon he'd have 110 points this year easily

At this pace he will be Art Ross contender in few pages.

 

[Buck Naked]

I'm sure a source called "Vancouver is Awesome" is legitimate. That's hilarious.

The numbers are easily available out there and they're very much correct. Doesn't matter if they're posted by a Vancouver site, an Avs site, or Sportsnet, they will look the same no matter what. Every single metric posted is presented with a source, but I too would've probably played that ridiculous card instead of admitting when I was wrong.

 

[keglu]

Makar is the best defenceman in the league in my opinion. Been watching him since he was 16.

All im saying that game to game year after year Josi is the most consistent

Since his rookie season Makar PPG among D: 3,1,2,2,1
Josi in the same timeframe: 2, 12, 1, 9, 3
Makar is more consistent offensively.

 

[McDoused]

Josi is the correct answer.

 

[rypper]

Hughes might win it, but in the palyoffs The Predators pushed him around a lot.
He looked sad like he was about to cry or something.

That's just his resting face. Some people are perma smiles some look like someone permanently kicked their dog.

Quinn Hughes is the correct answer.

 

[eviohh26]

These Makar super fans trying to make a case for him are reminding me of used cars salesmen trying to make a pitch.

He is 3rd at best this year.

 

[NOTENOUGHRYJOTHINGS]

Makar is a reputation vote. But he looks like he's got another gear in the playoffs. At least when facing the lackluster Jets.

 

[Slimmy]

The right answer here is Lindholm

 

[Grub]

The right answer here is Lindholm

Crazy pass from Lindholm though!!! He thought he was only going to get an assist but he also ended up with bucketloads of fresh tears from Toronto.

 

[ayoshi]

What's with all the hyperbolic, tribalist comments? All 3 of Josi, Hughes and Makar are elite. Amazing Dmen and we are lucky to be able to watch them play. Each could win, and would be deserved.

I think Hughes wins it this year, but if Makar or Josi got their 2nd Norris I wouldn't be surprised either. All amazing players!