So who is the best defenceman? I believe it is a race between 2 actually...
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Norris Trophy
Started by ahtikullervo, Apr 04 2006 10:50 PM
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Posted 04 April 2006 - 10:50 PM
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Posted 05 April 2006 - 11:13 AM
It will most certainly go to Nick, but I have hopes that Scotty will get it! 
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Posted 05 April 2006 - 03:23 PM
The James Norris Memorial Trophy is an annual award given to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position. The winner is selected in a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association at the end of the regular season.
Scott and Lidstrom are light years ahead of everyone else in the league. Lidstrom is consistent year after year, but Scott came to a new team and a new system and still is performing well. Lidstroms stats are slightly better than Scotts. I'd settle for a tie here.
I'm actually surprised at Visnovsky's numbers, but I'm not sure he is an overall great defenseman. He does stand out on the Kings, that's for sure.
Scott and Lidstrom are light years ahead of everyone else in the league. Lidstrom is consistent year after year, but Scott came to a new team and a new system and still is performing well. Lidstroms stats are slightly better than Scotts. I'd settle for a tie here.
I'm actually surprised at Visnovsky's numbers, but I'm not sure he is an overall great defenseman. He does stand out on the Kings, that's for sure.
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Posted 05 April 2006 - 08:08 PM
No one has done more for their team than Scott Niedermayer.
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Posted 05 April 2006 - 10:07 PM
Scott Niedermayer, who exemplifies leadership, hard work, and passion. And he has less talent to work with than does Lidstrom.
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Posted 05 April 2006 - 11:00 PM
2004 Winner
* Scott Niedermayer, New Jersey Devils Voted a Norris Trophy finalist for the first time
* Tied for second among NHL defensemen in scoring with 54 points (14 goals, 40 assists)
* Ranked second on the Devils in plus-minus (+20), his 11th "plus" campaign in 12 full seasons
* Led the Devils in ice time per game (25:53)
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Posted 07 April 2006 - 05:31 PM
It will be interesting to see who gets it this year.
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Posted 08 April 2006 - 06:38 AM
Niedermayer, for sure. He not only is the best defenseman in the league, but because of his knee surgery during the Olympics, Canada didn't get the gold, in my homer opinion.
Seriously, Scotty is the best. Period.
I'm just saying......
Seriously, Scotty is the best. Period.
I'm just saying......
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Posted 10 April 2006 - 06:15 AM
Nick Lidström will win it for the 4th time in his career!!
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Posted 12 April 2006 - 06:16 PM
I think Scotty has a shot at the Norris! But Lidstrom deserves it.
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Posted 18 April 2006 - 12:43 AM
Perhaps a homer vote from Helene Elliott, but anyway ...
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• Norris (best defenseman): Scott Niedermayer, Mighty Ducks. Runners-up: Nicklas Lidstrom, Detroit and Sergei Zubov, Dallas.
Niedermayer's return from minor knee surgery at the Olympic break fueled the Ducks' playoff run. His superb skating and smart playmaking make him an offensive catalyst. Lidstrom had his usual fine season for the Red Wings, averaging more than 28 minutes a game and scoring 79 points. Zubov was quietly productive in anchoring the Stars' defense.
Niedermayer's return from minor knee surgery at the Olympic break fueled the Ducks' playoff run. His superb skating and smart playmaking make him an offensive catalyst. Lidstrom had his usual fine season for the Red Wings, averaging more than 28 minutes a game and scoring 79 points. Zubov was quietly productive in anchoring the Stars' defense.
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Posted 19 April 2006 - 06:06 PM
When do we find out whos won what?
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Posted 25 April 2006 - 11:43 AM
QUOTE(Duckette @ Apr 19 2006, 10:06 PM)
When do we find out whos won what?
When the Stanley Cup Finals are over with...
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Posted 25 April 2006 - 12:08 PM
I say scott, my second choice would be phaneuf.
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