Apples Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 NEW YORK – Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings, Erik Karlsson of the Ottawa Senators andP.K. Subban of the Montreal Canadiens are the three finalists for the 2014-15 James Norris Memorial Trophy, which is awarded “to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position,” the National Hockey League announced today. Members of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association submitted ballots for the Norris Trophy at the conclusion of the regular season, with the top three vote-getters designated as finalists. The winner will be announced Wednesday, June 24, during the 2015 NHL Awards from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Following are the finalists for the Norris Trophy, in alphabetical order: Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings Doughty anchored a Los Angeles defense that finished in the top 10 in the NHL in goals against for the sixth consecutive season. He played in all 82 games for the second time in his career (also 2009-10), pacing the League in total time on ice (2,377:40) and ranking second in average time on ice (28:59). Doughty also posted 7-39—46, his second-best offensive season behind 2009-10 (16-43—59), and led the NHL in a number of enhanced statistics categories, including the team puck possession metric SAT (shot attempts differential) – the Kings registered 410 more shot attempts than they allowed with him on the ice at 5-on-5. Doughty is a Norris Trophy finalist for the second time after finishing third in voting in 2009-10. Erik Karlsson, Ottawa Senators Karlsson (21-45—66) led all defensemen in points for the third time in the past four seasons, including a career-high 21 goals (second only to Oliver Ekman-Larsson: 23). He appeared in all 82 games for the second consecutive campaign, ranking third in the NHL in total time on ice (2,234:55) and average time on ice (27:15) to carry the Senators to a 23-4-4 record down the stretch en route to their 15th playoff berth in franchise history. Karlsson also shared first among defensemen in power-play points (30), highlighted by a career-high six power-play goals. He is a Norris Trophy finalist for the second time after capturing the award in 2011-12. P.K. Subban, Montreal Canadiens Subban powered a Montreal defense that shared first in the NHL in goals against (189), helping the Canadiens to their best single-season performance since 1988-89. He also skated in all 82 games, producing career highs in goals (15), assists (45), points (60), plus/minus (+21), game-winning goals (5) and shooting percentage (8.8%). Subban ranked fifth in the League in total time on ice (2,148:40) and sixth in average time on ice (26:12) – both career highs. He is a Norris Trophy finalist for the second time after winning the award in 2012-13, when he became the first Canadiens defenseman to earn the honor since 1988-89 (Chris Chelios). History The James Norris Memorial Trophy was presented in 1953 by the four children of the late James Norris in memory of the former owner-president of the Detroit Red Wings. Announcement Schedule The three finalists for NHL trophies are being announced by NBCSN in the United States and Sportsnet/TVA in Canada on Stanley Cup Playoff broadcasts through May 5, during pregame programming from 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. ET. IMG will produce the 2015 NHL Awards, under the direction of executive producer Steve Mayer. A full lineup of presenters and entertainment as well as information on broadcasting and tickets and hospitality and travel packages through PrimeSport will be announced at a future date. In what has become an annual tradition, EA SPORTS will unveil the Cover Athlete for the upcoming launch of NHL 16. In addition, fans can enter for a chance to win a trip to the 2015 NHL Awards atwww.NHL.com/Vegas and tweet about the event using the official hashtag #NHLAwards. http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=765431&navid=nhl:topheads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam126 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Wait, what about Sbisa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magician Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Doughty or Karlsson for sure. Leaning towards Karlsson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zfetch Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Giordano would have ran away with this had he not been injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beary Sweet Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Hands down Karlsson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bissurnette Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 If the Kings made it then Doughty would've taken it for sure, but since they didn't qualify that hurts his chances. I still think it's between him and Karlsson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luineul Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Karlsson probably deserves this. He's a horse out there - he played half the game last night and made no glaring errors. Definitely captained the Sens into the play-offs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwijibo Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I'd say it's between Subban and Karlsson. Subban is much more compete a defenceman now compared to Karlsson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Karlsson for the win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Doughty 100%. The guy was dominant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Wait, what about Sbisa? Damn you beat me to it =( I was gonna say bieksa though considering how much flack he's been getting recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I thought Josi should have been nominated. Either way I'd pick Karlsson. He lead his team through that remarkable run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van_City123 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Gotta be Karlsson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William_Clarkson Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 omg all offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Karlsson or Doughty, leaning towards Doughty. He was a monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etsen3 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Wait, what about Sbisa? I vote Luongo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Bang Boogie Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 omg all offense. Karlsson's defensive game has improved a ton since coming into the league. He may not be the prototypical shut down dman but his defensive play is underrated by people like you only look at his offensive stats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Sam Bennett, easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboose Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 omg all offense. Yeah, Drew Doughty is totally a one dimensional defender... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langdon Algur Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Giordano would have ran away with this had he not been injured. Agreed, still think he deserved to get nominated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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