Player Discussion: Victor Hedman - Part 2: Norris God and Norse God

[TheDaysOf 04]

terrible game by Hedman

terrible 1st half at least, but so were a lot of guys. Thankfully he made up for it with 2 points that could have been 3.

 

[The Gongshow]

Hedman making his claim for the Norris this year.

People saying Makar is running away with it, but I hope Hedman puts a dent in that

 

[Lightning1995]

Heddy has really gotten hosed over the years. He may well end up with only one Norris when it’s all said and done, which is just wrong

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Top 5 seasons for a dman in franchise history in points:

1. Hedman - 72 points (2017)
2. Hamrlik - 65 points (1996)
3. Boyle - 63 points (2007)
3. Hedman - 63 points (2018)
5. Hedman - 55 points (2014 & 2020)

Top 5 goal seasons for a dman

1. Boyle - 20 goals (2007)
2. Kubina - 17 goals (2004)
2. Hedman - 17 goals (2018)
4. Hamrlik - 16 goals (1996)
4. Hedman - 16 goals (2017)

Top 5 assist seasons for a dman

1. Hedman - 56 assists (2017)
2. Hamrlik - 49 assists (1996)
3. Hedman - 46 assists (2018)
4. Hedman - 44 assists (2020)
5. Boyle - 43 assists (2007)

With 17 goals, 43 assists, and 60 points, Hedman is already top 5 in those 3 categories with a quarter of the season left.

 

[The Gongshow]

Its a shame Makar is gonna win the Norris for the next 600 years cause voters will just say Hedman is on a stacked team (which should also go into affect with Makar and his stacked team), and Hedman is still actually good in his own end.

Josi should actually win it this year, but everyones slobbering over Makar (who, yes is very good) for the next while

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

 

[DFC]

One reason to remain optimistic about this season is, if Hedman remains healthy, we are getting Hedmonster in the playoffs. And that alone makes us a contender.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

With 2 assists tonight Hedman is up to 66 points (in 68 games). That is now the 2nd most in franchise history by a dman.

1. Hedman - 72 points (2017)
2. Hedman - 66 points (2022)
3. Hamrlik - 65 points (1996)

 

[LightningStrikes]

Would be nice to see him make another push for the Norris but competition is tough this season. Josi is unreal. Setting a new franchise record should be possible though, 6+ points in 14 games.

 

[The Gongshow]

Do we think Hedman ever wins the Norris again?

He'll most likely finish 3rd or 4th in voting this year, but do we think he can get another one before he starts to slow down?

Having the Conn Smyth trophy is obviously better but deserves at least one more Norris from the last couple years

 

[JoVel]

Do we think Hedman ever wins the Norris again?

He'll most likely finish 3rd or 4th in voting this year, but do we think he can get another one before he starts to slow down?

Having the Art Ross trophy is obviously better but deserves at least one more Norris from the last couple years

At this point I would have to say no, he probably doesn't. I think people will still realize that during Hedman's prime no one one was even close to him overall. Let's say Hedman, Josi and Makar are the finalists this year. Hedman will have 6 nominations in 6 years while no one else would have more than 2.

That to me is a lot more impressive than 2 Norris trophies with no other nominations if Josi were to win it.

Also, I'm pretty sure you mean the Conn Smythe.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

4 points against Winnipeg

He has 72pts which ties his career high. 7 games left in the season

 

[Zwui21]

I need to see him hit 82. Let's get it done you big norse God!

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

20 goals, 61 assists, 81 points in 79 games


Most points by a dman in the salary cap era:

1. Josi - 90 pts (2022)
2. Makar - 85 pts (2022)
3. Burns - 83 pts (2019)
4. Karlsson - 82 pts (2016)
5. Hedman - 81 pts (2022)
6. Lidstrom - 80 pts (2006)

 

[Stammertime91]

Even if he gets to +85 points, he still won't win the Norris. Tragic. Should have more than one at this point in his career.

 

[twenty5psi]

If his game ages well, and I think it will, he has an outside shot at surpassing Lidstrom in total points. He's at 599 and would need another 543. ~55pts a season for another 10 years. Like I side, outside shot but definitely possible, especially if he racks up a few more 70-80 point seasons in his prime.

 

[DrMartinVanNostrand]

Hope it wasn't overlooked too much, but Hedman clinched PPG status for 2021-'22 last night. 82 points now in 80 games.

 

[The Macho King]

It sucks his two best offensive seasons get overshadowed because he times them poorly.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

 

[Beniersgeron]

Hedman broke Karlssons 82 points season to now hold the single season points record by a swedish defenseman with 84 points.

 

[dbieon12]

He'll always be my Norris winner

 

[flipp]

A question to people how have followed Hedman closely during his career. How do you rank this season by him compared to previous seasons?

 

[Hoek]

A question to people how have followed Hedman closely during his career. How do you rank this season by him compared to previous seasons?

Probably his best or second best to his Norris season as far as regular seasons go, but 2020 postseason is absolute peak Hedman.