Steve Palumbo: Cale Makar Named Finalist For Norris Trophy

Steve Palumbo: Cale Makar Named Finalist For Norris Trophy
- Steven Palumbo

Good for him. Unfortunately for him though Josi just had the best season by a dman in 20 yrs.

Offensively, but the award is given to the greatest all round ability and Josi is not very good in his own end. Makar beats him in every stat except assists and points. Makar plays more PK, Much higher +/-, more goals, as well as :
Makar separates himself from Josi is in the underlying metrics. Makar leads all NHL defensemen in goals above replacement and expected goals above replacement. He's also superior to Josi in virtually every defensive metric, as well as takeaway/giveaway ratio and penalty differential. Plus, he's done this while playing against stiffer competition than Josi.

Offensively, but the award is given to the greatest all round ability and Josi is not very good in his own end. Makar beats him in every stat except assists and points. Makar plays more PK, Much higher +/-, more goals, as well as :
Makar separates himself from Josi is in the underlying metrics. Makar leads all NHL defensemen in goals above replacement and expected goals above replacement. He's also superior to Josi in virtually every defensive metric, as well as takeaway/giveaway ratio and penalty differential. Plus, he's done this while playing against stiffer competition than Josi.
- YKhali99

I’d agree but look at the group of morons that votes on these awards.

Offensively, but the award is given to the greatest all round ability and Josi is not very good in his own end. Makar beats him in every stat except assists and points. Makar plays more PK, Much higher +/-, more goals, as well as :
Makar separates himself from Josi is in the underlying metrics. Makar leads all NHL defensemen in goals above replacement and expected goals above replacement. He's also superior to Josi in virtually every defensive metric, as well as takeaway/giveaway ratio and penalty differential. Plus, he's done this while playing against stiffer competition than Josi.
- YKhali99

They don't vote on who is best at their position for defense. This is a meme award for whoever gets the most points. This is how these people evaluate talent.

Offensively, but the award is given to the greatest all round ability and Josi is not very good in his own end. Makar beats him in every stat except assists and points. Makar plays more PK, Much higher +/-, more goals, as well as :
Makar separates himself from Josi is in the underlying metrics. Makar leads all NHL defensemen in goals above replacement and expected goals above replacement. He's also superior to Josi in virtually every defensive metric, as well as takeaway/giveaway ratio and penalty differential. Plus, he's done this while playing against stiffer competition than Josi.
- YKhali99

To be fair, Josi put up incredible numbers for being on a far lesser team than the Avs.....but I'd still say it should go to Makar.