Norris Trophy

Why John Carlson didn’t win the Norris Trophy

For many Capitals fans, Roman Josi winning the Norris Trophy on Monday was a complete surprise. “Robbed,” said one Twitter user. “John Carlson snubbed again,” wrote another.

But the Norris Trophy is “awarded…to the NHL’s top defense player who demonstrates…the greatest all-round ability.” Sassy emphasis mine. Carlson’s dashboard stats were awesome, but below the surface were some concerning defensive numbers that ultimately sunk his candidacy.

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Roman Josi wins Norris Trophy as NHL’s top defenseman over John Carlson

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi is the winner of the 2020 Norris Trophy. Paul Coffey, one of the stars of the Edmonton Oilers’ dynasty teams in the 1980s, announced Josi the winner on Zoom. The NHL Awards show was hosted from the Edmonton bubble where the Stanley Cup Final is being held.

The Norris Trophy is “awarded annually to the National Hockey League’s top defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position.”

Josi edged out the Capitals’ John Carlson, who was runner up, and the Lightning’s Victor Hedman. Surprisingly, it wasn’t close.

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