Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes is a finalist for the Norris Trophy and could potentially win the award for the second consecutive year.
Joining Hughes as finalists are Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche and Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Norris Trophy is presented annually to the defenseman deemed to have demonstrated the greatest all-round ability throughout the regular season, with the winner selected through voting by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association.
Hughes, who claimed the trophy last season (2023-24), had another impressive offensive performance this season, scoring 16 goals and accumulating 76 points in just 68 games. This marks the third straight season he has reached at least 76 points.
For Makar, this is his fifth time being named a Norris finalist in his six years in the league. He achieved a significant milestone this season, becoming only the ninth defenseman in NHL history to score 30 goals. He finished the season leading all defensemen in goals (30), assists (62), and total points (92), marking his second consecutive season with 90 or more points.
Werenski is a Norris finalist for the first time in his nine-season NHL career. He posted career-highs in both goals (23) and points (82) during the season.
