Confirmed with Link: Adam Fox wins the Norris Trophy

[fm]

hope he wins it, for adam.
hope he doesn't, for our cap sitch.

 

[Irishguy42]

Hedman being Top 3 is a joke. He didn't have a Norris-worthy season.

McAvoy should have been there.

 

[haohmaru]

Fox, also, is the best player on the Rangers. He stands out more than anyone.

oh, I think Panarin stands out just as much.

 

[Fitzy]

I’m busy today but can someone kindly do the research of how long it has been since a defenseman as young as Fox has been a finalist?

Also, when was the last time a second year blue liner was nominated?

Feel like Hedman or Karlsson might be the answers

 

[Fitzy]

oh, I think Panarin stands out just as much.

Last year I agree, this year I think Fox was the clear MVP

 

[GAGLine]

I’m busy today but can someone kindly do the research of how long it has been since a defenseman as young as Fox has been a finalist?

Also, when was the last time a second year blue liner was nominated?

Feel like Hedman or Karlsson might be the answers

Well, Makar is a 2nd year player and is younger than Fox, so...

 

[Fitzy]

Well, Makar is a 2nd year player and is younger than Fox, so...

Obviously excluding present company lol. Makar Hughes and Fox are all special talents

 

[haohmaru]

Last year I agree, this year I think Fox was the clear MVP

58 points in 42 games would translate to the 2nd highest point total in franchise history in 82 games. For a franchise that’s been around almost a hundred years.

That being said, I’d give the MVP to Fox as well but Panarin definitely also stood out.

 

[cwede]

I’m busy today but can someone kindly do the research of how long it has been since a defenseman as young as Fox has been a finalist?
Also, when was the last time a second year blue liner was nominated?
Feel like Hedman or Karlsson might be the answers

Well, Makar is a 2nd year player and is younger than Fox, so...

@GAGLine beat me to it ...

just saw this at Twitter

 

[GAGLine]

Obviously excluding present company lol. Makar Hughes and Fox are all special talents

This is the list of winners:

NHL James Norris Memorial Trophy Winners | Hockey-Reference.com

Karlsson won it at 21. Bobby Orr won it at 19. And 20. And 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

He’s going to win it. Nobody is going to care that he didnt make the playoffs in this crazy year with covid and teams only playing 1/4th of the league.

 

[Bob Richards]

I’m busy today but can someone kindly do the research of how long it has been since a defenseman as young as Fox has been a finalist?

Also, when was the last time a second year blue liner was nominated?

Feel like Hedman or Karlsson might be the answers

PK Subban in 2012-13 was a finalist and won it at age 23

The year before Karlsson won it age 21.

 

[sbjnyc]

Potvin won it when he was 22.

 

[I Eat Crow]

Travesty if he doesn't win it now. Hedman and Makar both had shotgun riders in Point/Stamkos and Mackinnon/Rantanen.

Fox had a adversely affected by COVID Mika and didn't have Panarin for half the year and out produced the other two while playing 25 minutes a night in all situations and being excellent in his own end.

The fix is in if he doesn't take it.

 

[bobbop]

The voting took place at the end of the regular season. These were the top three in the voting. I hope Foxy wins, he deserves to win.

 

[chosen]

If you click on it, there's a lot more.

 

[NYR94]

If you click on it, there's a lot more.

That thread tells you what you need to know about how they vote for the Norris. They get too caught up in points, so it helps Hedman who gets power play points but doesn't even play on his team's shut down pair, and hurts a guy like MacAvoy who isn't as productive on the power play.

Fox was better than both of them this season anyway but I think Hedman wins on reputation. I hope I'm wrong!

 

[rangersfansince08]

Obviously excluding present company lol. Makar Hughes and Fox are all special talents

Hughes doesn't belong in the same breath as Fox and Makar.

 

[Lone Ranger]

Libor Hajek got robbed.

 

[NYSPORTS]

Libor Hajek got robbed.

lol, at least the Rangers made out really well in that trade.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Its a win win.

If he wins it our boy is a Norris Trophy winner in his second season. If he doesnt then it helps in contract negotiations. A little.

Congrats to Adam. Fantastic season.

Scary to think he can actually improve

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Potvin won it when he was 22.

Potvin SUCKS

 

[jay from jersey]

Hedman will likely win it based on reputation and well he's also very good, but just like Bergeron will win the selke even if someone is as good or having a better year as long as either one is good it'll be theirs to lose.

I think if they win the cup Hedman is a lock. Playoffs are big in his favor. If not I say it’s between him and fox 60-40 but fox should win. He was solid for a longer stretch. Makar has a great year, Hedman and Fox were just better

 

[Machinehead]

There's no way he wins it. I guarantee you that.

I'm just thrilled he was nominated.

 

[will1066]

I also think he loses because he doesn't wear a cool Dman number like a 77 like Hedman does. 23? Jordan? This pompous sophomore pro thinks he's Jordan?

But seriously, getting nominated is a win in itself. Gives him real legitimacy for future voting.