News Article: Is Jake Muzzin a Norris Trophy-Caliber Defenseman?

[Jason Lewis]

Seems like a pretty ridiculous question right? One that lies under the umbrella of Betteridge's law of headlines maybe? Probably. However, it's a good segway to establishing the idea that it isn't as radical a statement as it may seem on the surface. For those of you that scoffed at that or are confused by that, I urge you to read on...

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Jaso...-a-Norris-Trophy-Caliber-Defenseman/179/64296

Click to read more...

 

[Reaper45]

Uhhhh. What?

 

[MollerManor]

Nope, not clicking a hockeybuzz link.

 

[Chazz Reinhold]

It's actually an engaging read if people decided not to judge a book by its cover...

 

[Jason Lewis]

It's actually an engaging read if people decided not to judge a book by its cover...

Thank you for this! It's been an ongoing battle trying to shake off my predecessor among other things. Hockeybuzz has some tremendous writers these days if people would give it a chance. Travis Yost has since gone on to TSN but he was fantastic. Bill Meltzer, Carol Schram, Eric Engels are equally as good. Plenty of others but I digress.

Thanks for the vote of confidence. It is much appreciated.

 

[Ollie Weeks]

Nope, not clicking a hockeybuzz link.

JL is good people, for that you should read it, even if the title sounds alarmingly dumb . I'm gonna read it now.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

It's actually an engaging read if people decided not to judge a book by its cover...

Amen. I liked the look and meant to comment on it but will have to come back later

 

[Ron*]

It's one of the best defense pairings in the league. Maybe the best.

Having said that, he is not Norris-worthy, simply because he plays on a team west of the Mississippi. The Norris trophy is only given out to those who play in the Eastern Conference and Chicago.

Never Nashville and never in the West. Period. End of sentence.

Oh! It's 10:30 EST! Time for Leastern hockey writers to go beddy-bye!

 

[Ollie Weeks]

I knew Muzzin had improved every year, but by THAT much each season? Makes you wonder if that contract could turn out a as bargain down the line.

 

[Captain Mittens*]

Thank you for this! It's been an ongoing battle trying to shake off my predecessor among other things..

???

Can you detail this a little

 

[Jason Lewis]

???

Can you detail this a little

Matthew Barry had his own, unique, style of writing. While engaging, it also turned a lot of people off to hockeybuzz and the Kings content on there.

 

[Captain Mittens*]

Matthew Barry had his own, unique, style of writing. While engaging, it also turned a lot of people off to hockeybuzz and the Kings content on there.

Agreed


He was more of a rumor monger and "hard copy" style of writer where you are more of a "traditional" writer


I like your style much better

 

[Jason Lewis]

Agreed


He was more of a rumor monger and "hard copy" style of writer where you are more of a "traditional" writer


I like your style much better

Thank you!

I knew Muzzin had improved every year, but by THAT much each season? Makes you wonder if that contract could turn out a as bargain down the line.

Yea digging into it has definitely been a surprise when seeing how his numbers, minutes, and analytic stuff have all been trending so steadily upwards. The jump in TOI and points/60 from last year to this year is pretty awesome.

 

[Reclamation Project]

I always enjoy your articles and posts Jason. Great read as usual.

Who cares about the website it's on if the inherent content is solid?

 

[Jason Lewis]

*Muzzin gets beat clean for a breakaway goal*

Nevermind

*deletes blog*

 

[Sleeping Dog]

I might be the only one, but I like both Matt's and Jason's writing style.

 

[Reclamation Project]

Up ahead is our next destination: valleys!

 

[KINGS17]

Ziggy's head just exploded.

I have always liked Muzzin. Once the game slowed down a bit in his head he started making a lot more plays. Doughty is playing a touch better recently, but most of this season he hasn't held up his end IMO.

I don't think Muzzin is Norris-caliber, but he is underrated by most people on this board. I would put him in the top 20% of NHL defensemen though.

 

[Nashville Transplant]

At the game last night, wearing my Preds MUZZIN jersey... (that's obscure) and honestly, he was pretty horrible for much of the game, but that being said, he was so much better than Greene and McNabb that he could apply to have his name changed to Norris, and I wouldn't be upset.

Martinez and Voynov = huge piece of this defensive puzzle...

 

[MollerManor]

Matthew Barry had his own, unique, style of writing. While engaging, it also turned a lot of people off to hockeybuzz and the Kings content on there.

Not trying to knock you at all, just not a fan of him or Eklund. Genuinely want to read your article though.

 

[jc17]

What do you guys think Muzzin's value is at. If Buffalo wanted him, what would you ask for (players, picks, prospects)?

 

[damacles1156]

What do you guys think Muzzin's value is at. If Buffalo wanted him, what would you ask for (players, picks, prospects)?

I doubt the Kings would move Muzzin. It would take a massive overpayment on the Sabres part(Not worth it).

Doughty/Muzzin is a very good paring.

 

[Captain Mittens*]

It wouldtake a major overpayment to get Muzzin at this point.

 

[Scottkmlps]

I view Muzzin as Doughtys' Seabrook. A d partner that compliments him well like Seabrook does for Keith.

 

[Scottkmlps]

What do you guys think Muzzin's value is at. If Buffalo wanted him, what would you ask for (players, picks, prospects)?

How about Fasching, Grigorenko and the Sabres 1st overall in 2015? Sound good? What I'm trying to say is, a team would have to overpay to get Muzzin.




No, I was not serious with that proposal