Confirmed with Link: Adam Fox wins the Norris Trophy

[Amazing Kreiderman]

I think Hedman gets it based on reputation and team success.

The silver lining is that this is potentially the first step for Fox to start getting credit for those same things and establish himself has a strong candidate moving forward.

That's a really shitty way to basically confirm that these awards are a f***ing joke and only given based on reputation

 

[CasusBelli]

Doubt he’ll win it. The league’s and media’s love affair with Makar is seemingly endless.

 

[CasusBelli]

That's a really shitty way to basically confirm that these awards are a f***ing joke and only given based on reputation

But they are.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

But they are.

Yeah, I know. That doesn't make it any less annoying.

 

[CasusBelli]

Yeah, I know. That doesn't make it any less annoying.

That’s why the only awards worth anything (in my mind) are the Richard and the Art Ross. Goals and points don’t lie.

 

[frozenrubber]

That’s why the only awards worth anything (in my mind) are the Richard and the Art Ross. Goals and points don’t lie.

Let's not forget the Pearson (Ted Lindsay), voted on by the NHLPA. Notable differences between Hart and Pearson, Jagr in 2005 beating Thornton. If Jagr won (like he should of), would of triggered a contract option and maybe Jagr never goes to the KHL.

 

[Edge]

That's a really shitty way to basically confirm that these awards are a f***ing joke and only given based on reputation

Unfortunately.

 

[MysticLeviathan]

Fox’s losing would help us in contract negotiations.

 

[eco's bones]

IMO—he absolutely earned it but I was wondering if he’d be one of the three finalists. I think Hedman is going to get this but it wouldn’t surprise me if Fox came in second. He had a better season than Makar did. The Rangers not making the playoffs helps kill his chances but for a 23 year old in his second NHL season that is f***ing stellar.

 

[eco's bones]

Fox’s losing would help us in contract negotiations.

Fox just wanting to play for the Rangers and nobody else might help us more. That leaves him with only holding out as a negotiating tactic.

 

[rangersfansince08]

IMO—he absolutely earned it but I was wondering if he’d be one of the three finalists. I think Hedman is going to get this but it wouldn’t surprise me if Fox came in second. He had a better season than Makar did. The Rangers not making the playoffs helps kill his chances but for a 23 year old in his second NHL season that is f***ing stellar.

I'd rather Makar win it than Hedman. Game for game Makar was slightly better than Fox . He missed time. So depending on how you weigh that it should be Fox or Makar. Does Makar being slightly better than Fox when both were healthy outweigh Fox's superb availability? It doesn't to me but I could see the argument either way. I could also see that being the trend for their careers. Makar being slightly better but being injury prone. But Hedman should not win this.

 

[jay from jersey]

The voting is done before the playoffs. They playoffs have NO effect on the results other than knowing certain guys will be in the playoffs at time of voting.

Ahh my mistake. I thought they just voted the 3 finalists before playoffs and the winners after. Thank you

 

[jay from jersey]

Are you kidding? I'll put money on it that it needs to be explained again this thread.

To be fair, as rangers fans we rarely have guys up for any awards so I rarely pay attention to them lol. I’m pulling for Fox this year though. He deserves it. He was the 1 constant stud from keeping people off the ledge about LaF kakko and Quinn.
Watching Panarin is always a treat but he doesn’t represent the future the way LaF kakko and Fox do

 

[SRHRangers]

Another reason Quinn should get a rock thrown at him Everytime he sets foot in MSG.

Putting Hajek, who was an absolute debacle, with Fox at the end while Lindy was hurt, prolly costs Fox the Norris.

 

[Synergy27]

Just the fact that he’s legitimately in the conversation is a huge, huge win.

Makar is better offensively. Fox is better defensively. Hedman is great all around and deserving of any and all accolades, he’s amazing.

No lose situation here.

 

[KevinFinnerty]

Makar is a bonafide cornerstone stud who’s offense comes as easy as breathing for me. He’s that rare gem that just oozes offense and his D will improve over time. Fox is more cerebral and is slightly smarter

 

[Rangerboy030]

Preparing myself for Fox getting snubbed for the 2nd time in 2 years (last year with not being a Calder finalist).

 

[Doctyl]

Just the fact that he’s legitimately in the conversation is a huge, huge win.

Makar is better offensively. Fox is better defensively. Hedman is great all around and deserving of any and all accolades, he’s amazing.

No lose situation here.

Hedman’s team was better with him off the ice this season.

great defenseman. He is only here because of name recognition, not for anything he did on the ice.

 

[Riche16]

Well duh he’s a finalist and should be.

he won’t win tho

 

[Draft Guru]

Fox should win, but it will be Hedman based on reputation. The voting process for NHL awards has always been a joke. Henrik Lundqvist would have 5 Vezina trophies if he was born in Canada instead of Sweden.

 

[blue425]

Should be Fox or Makar. Hedman was not as good as either or them this year.

 

[mas0764]

Probably better for us that Fox not win it before we get him locked up long term.

 

[JayAB81]

I agree, Adam Fox should win the award, but I'm not counting on it, the thing that will be brought up is the Rangers missed the playoffs, despite Fox having a great year, he deserves it IMO.

 

[Irishguy42]

Fox winning or not-winning the Norris is a minimal impact in overall cap complications, tbh

Don't make a big deal about it

 

[NYRFANMANI]

Fox winning or not-winning the Norris is a minimal impact in overall cap complications, tbh

Don't make a big deal about it

I think this is correct. On average HFNYR expections on cap hits are way too high.

Is there any chance of a bridge deal here?