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Player Profile: Erik Karlsson
Erik Karlsson, number 65 for the Pittsburgh Penguins, is an elite defenseman in the NHL. He was born on May 31, 1990, in Landsbro, Sweden, and has proven his elite status his entire career. See Erik Karlsson’s Full Stats Here! Karlsson began his amateur career in Sweden, playing in the junior leagues before finding a […]
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How Wrong Were My 2023-24 Season Predictions?
The 2023-24 NHL season is wrapped up completely and we are waiting patiently for training camp to begin for the 2024-25 season. Just days before the 2023-24 season began, I wrote a predictions piece for the year, something I continue to do for as long as I can. I figured that calling myself out for […]
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Cale Makar: James Norris Memorial Trophy Finalist
The NHL announced on Wednesday, May 1st, the three finalists for the 2023-24 James Norris Memorial Trophy award – Quinn Hughes of the Vancouver Canucks, Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators, and Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche. The winner of the award, which is given to the top NHL defenseman annually, will be announced […]
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Quinn Hughes: James Norris Memorial Trophy Finalist
On Wednesday, May 1st, the NHL announced the three finalists for the 2023-24 James Norris Memorial Trophy. Quinn Hughes of the Vancouver Canucks, Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators, and Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche are the three finalists for the award. The James Norris Memorial Trophy is awarded “to the defense player who […]
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NHL Announces Norris Trophy Finalists
The National Hockey League announced the finalists for the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the league’s top defenseman. Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes, Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar were named the 2024 finalists. Hughes led all defensemen in scoring with 92 points (17G, 75A) in 82 games this season. […]
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Opinion: Presenting The NHL Awards – New York Rangers Version
Once the Stanley Cup Final is over, hockey fans shift their attention to the annual NHL Awards, which will take place on June 26. I will present the NHL Awards version for the New York Rangers for this article. Below, you will find my choices for several major NHL Awards including the Vezina Trophy (given […]
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Rangers’ Fox and Panarin Named to NHL All-Star Teams
Things obviously did not end the way they were supposed to for the New York Rangers this season. After reaching the Eastern Conference Finals in the 2021-22 season, the Blueshirts were knocked out of the first round in seven games in this year’s postseason by the New Jersey Devils after having a 2-0 series lead. […]
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Erik Karlsson Wins Third Career Norris Trophy
The 2023 NHL awards have been decided, and for the third time, San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson has won the James Norris Memorial Trophy. The other two James Norris Memorial Trophy nominees were a third-place nominee for Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar and a second-place nominee for New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox. Karlsson […]
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Rangers’ Fox a Finalist For the Norris Trophy Once Again
When it comes to New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox, he is everything and more to their hockey club. He proved that once again this season. In the regular season, Fox, 25, had 12 goals and 60 assists for 72 points, which was just two points behind his career-high of 74 last season. Fox drives […]
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Lindholm Enters Norris Trophy Conversation
When thinking about Norris Trophy candidates on the Boston Bruins, one name comes to mind, and that’s Charlie McAvoy. He has established himself as a top-five defenseman in the league and only continues to improve each season. To start the season, though, McAvoy has been sidelined as he rehabs back from offseason shoulder surgery and […]
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