Zach Werenski should be considered for the Norris?

[57special]

I'm in on Werenski for Norris, or at least Werenski for Norris finalist.

 

[614 CBJ]

2 more points tonight

As good of a stretch pass as you may ever see

Caught everyone off guard except Fantilli

Werenski continues to do amazing stuff all over the ice

Shining star in Columbus

 

[CBJx614]

This might actually be the first time the Jackets have had sustained ppg play from multiple players, not just one superstar blowing everyone else out of the water, dragging a few guys on the list with him.

 

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[dirtydanglez]

its makars to lose at this point but werenski is worthy of a nomination

 

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[CBJx614]

its makars to lose at this point but werenski is worthy of a nomination

Are we so sure of that? Makar has 4 more points and is the third highest point getter on his team, with 2 of the top 3 highest guys in the league leading the way. Werenski is the #1 play driver on the entire team, a team that was expected to be a lottery team, not contending for a cup like Colorado.

If Makar finishes with ahead with sizable gap between them, sure. But if it's tight? I think Werenski gets the nod.

 

[dirtydanglez]

Are we so sure of that? Makar has 4 more points and is the third highest point getter on his team, with 2 of the top 3 highest guys in the league leading the way. Werenski is the #1 play driver on the entire team, a team that was expected to be a lottery team, not contending for a cup like Colorado.

If Makar finishes with ahead with sizable gap between them, sure. But if it's tight? I think Werenski gets the nod.

imo werenski has be the clear cut favorite to win. makar will win any tiebreaker by reputation. now that the avs actually have a goalie i think all his metrics will improve and he'll be able to contribute more offensively. his health will be the biggest concern.

 

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[Andrei79]

Would be crazy not to consider him he's been absolutely amazing.

 

[Chainshot]

Would be crazy not to consider him he's been absolutely amazing.

It would be typical NHL to not consider his recent play for at least nomination. The guy is definitely getting it done.

 

[PaulD]

Norris candidate so far this season for sure

 

[Regal]

It would be typical NHL to not consider his recent play for at least nomination. The guy is definitely getting it done.

I think it’s when the play doesn’t show up in the obvious stats that the voters can sometimes take longer to clue into. It’s hard not to take note of this level of production and voters typically reward it. If things stay similar to now, I’d bet he’ll end up top 3 with Makar and Hughes.

 

[CBJx614]

I think it’s when the play doesn’t show up in the obvious stats that the voters can sometimes take longer to clue into. It’s hard not to take note of this level of production and voters typically reward it. If things stay similar to now, I’d bet he’ll end up top 3 with Makar and Hughes.

Obviously I'm a homer, but if things stay similar to now, I don't see any way he doesn't win. When you compare the rosters around those three, what Z is doing is by far the most impressive.