Zach Werenski should be considered for the Norris?

[Marioesque]

Too much emphasis on points in here. Pretty hard to argue that a player who plays for the team with the 3rd most amount of goals against is due for a Norris.

Erik Karlsson won it so defense doesn't matter.

And yeah Zach is a really fun player to watch, he is as important and nearly as dominant for his team as Makar, Hughes or Josi. Josi probably being the best comparable because they are both goal heavy and not in a top level team.

CBJ fans have known that Werenski has a season like this in him, he has just been injured a lot lately so people forgot the ability I guess. Playing for Columbus makes hockey people forget you in general, that's why people are just now like "this Laine kid is pretty good". Out of sight, out of mind.

To the benefit of those who have watched Zach over the years and drafted him in fantasy leagues in a pretty late round

 

[3074326]

Too much emphasis on points in here. Pretty hard to argue that a player who plays for the team with the 3rd most amount of goals against is due for a Norris.

Everyone always says this, and the voters don’t give a shit. It’s an offensive dman award.

Regardless, Werenski is good in both ends and you should watch him play. He’s deserving of the chatter.

And you don’t think points should matter, but you do think other teams scoring against CBJ when other dmen are out there count against Werenski? What? Do you think other teams only score when Werenski is out there? Have you tried not being a hater?

 

[Rabid Ranger]

At present he's right up there with Hughes and Makar.

 

[CBJx614]

 

[Coffee]

Good thread

 

[ViD]

He’s just as good as Makar and Hughes

 

[NyQuil]

He’s just as good as Makar and Hughes

Imagine if his name was Pavel Werenskov.

 

[SteelCityCannon]

It's amazing how the play just runs through Z. Reminds me of pre injury Karlsson.

Don't think he'll beat out Hughes but he should get a nomination as of right now.

 

[ViD]

Imagine if his name was Pavel Werenskov.

One can dream..

 

[CarolinaBlueJacket]

Zach is a dominant player but is hidden in Columbus. A rare bright spot for Jackets fans.

 

[SlapJack]

Erik Karlsson won it so defense doesn't matter.

And yeah Zach is a really fun player to watch, he is as important and nearly as dominant for his team as Makar, Hughes or Josi. Josi probably being the best comparable because they are both goal heavy and not in a top level team.

CBJ fans have known that Werenski has a season like this in him, he has just been injured a lot lately so people forgot the ability I guess. Playing for Columbus makes hockey people forget you in general, that's why people are just now like "this Laine kid is pretty good". Out of sight, out of mind.

To the benefit of those who have watched Zach over the years and drafted him in fantasy leagues in a pretty late round

No kidding, first 2 D I picked in my pool this year were Fox and McAvoy. Got ZW next and that's saving my bacon from the production loss of those guys. He's been insane of late

 

[Marioesque]

No kidding, first 2 D I picked in my pool this year were Fox and McAvoy. Got ZW next and that's saving my bacon from the production loss of those guys. He's been insane of late

Mine were Makar and Josi , then Werenski many rounds after. It's not even fair lol

 

[S1N4TR4]

on pace for 89 points over an 82 game season. just phenomenal. especially considering he’s playing for a team that’s 15-15-6.

damon severson is second on the team in points for d-men… he’s 22 points behind Z.

incredible.

 

[Phrasing]

He’s just as good as Makar and Hughes

By what metric?

 

[ryan callahan]

No kidding, first 2 D I picked in my pool this year were Fox and McAvoy. Got ZW next and that's saving my bacon from the production loss of those guys. He's been insane of late

Getting Werenski and Marchenko in late rounds and then KJ after his injury is like a cheat code.

 

[CBJx614]

Getting Werenski and Marchenko in late rounds and then KJ after his injury is like a cheat code.

Voronkov is the real steal we should be talking about...

 

[um]

By what metric?

Probably ability at hockey. Just guessing but it is a hockey board.

 

[CBJx614]

 

[CBJx614]

 

[The Kingslayer]

Makar, Hughes and Werenski should be the Noms.

 

[S1N4TR4]

Makar, Hughes and Werenski should be the Noms.

really? I was thinking these three:

dennis gilbert, matt roy, and noah juulsen

 

[CrownofThornton]

Yes.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

He probably won’t win the Norris but his level of importance to the CBJ on and off ice is Norris caliber. Hes been excellent

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Jackets are only 2 pts out of the 8th spot in the East, there is no reason why they can't make it. It's not just Werenski on the ice, he has become a very vocal leader. He was so very shy his first 5-6 years and it seemed he didn't have 100% confidence in himself at times. But he is putting that defensive group on his back, their numbers would be better if Elvis was more consistent, but he has been better of late.

If they make the playoffs, he will win it.

 

[Rowlet]

on pace for 89 points over an 82 game season. just phenomenal. especially considering he’s playing for a team that’s 15-15-6.

damon severson is second on the team in points for d-men… he’s 22 points behind Z.

incredible.

Uhh... the 2nd place D in points for the Canucks is 33 points behind Hughes... and the 2nd place D for the Avs is 29 points behind Makar.

Incredible.