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 The Puck Stops Here : Norris Trophy Race
The Puck Stops Here : Norris Trophy Race
PuckStopsHere's avatar Zdeno Chara is not having a season that is typical of a Norris Trophy winner. The Bruins actually allow MORE goals with Chara on the ice than when he is off the ice . Obviously that is explained by Chara lining up against the top lines of the opposition, but it is not ...
Assessing Mike Green's Norris Trophy Credentials
Assessing Mike Green's Norris Trophy Credentials
japersrink.com — Six weeks or so ago Mike Green , while indisputably among the NHL's best defensemen, was not... a serious contender for the Norris Trophy.  In fact, to suggest that he deserved serious consideration could easily get a Capitals fan labeled a homer. ... (more) Assessing Mike Green's Norris Trophy Credentials
Green emerging as strong Norris Trophy candidate
nhl.com — Despite missing 13 games with a bum shoulder, Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green remains a bona-fide candidate... for the Norris Trophy this season. (more) Green emerging as strong Norris Trophy candidate
Mike Green of Washington Capitals a Norris Trophy contender - Sarah Kwak  - SI.com
Mike Green of Washington Capitals a Norris Trophy contender - Sarah Kwak - SI.com
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Maybe it's the faux hawk or his taste for UFC. Maybe it's the Lamborghini he drives or... the small silver skull pinned to his skinny black tie. Whatever it is, though, it's not hard to see that Capitals defenseman Mike Green has got a bit of an edge. He ... (more) Mike Green of Washington Capitals a Norris Trophy ...
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With Green, the best defenseman debate has become offensive
Puck Daddy — ... "As is the situation with all Norris candidates this season, Green comes with issues. The biggest is that he is not the best player in his own zone. His case is largely offensive." - The Puck Stops Here, "Norris Trophy Race" ...

Assessing Mike Green's Norris Trophy Credentials
Japers' Rink — ... goal, has seen him register ten points (five goals) in his last four games, nineteen points (nine goals) in his last twelve games, and twenty-six points (eleven goals) since Christmas Day, has solidified his place among the NHL's elite blueliners and has put his name on the Norris Trophy shortlist.  Green's hot streak has also attracted a good deal of attention around the league as Sports Illustrated, NHL.com, James Mirtle's From the Rink, Puck Daddy, Kukla's Korner, and The Bleacher Report have all run articles on Green's Norris ...

Monday afternoon odds and ends
Snapshots — ... , Puck Daddy's Greg Wyshynski , and Kukla's Korner's ThePuckStopsHere are all supporting Mike Green's candidacy for the Norris Trophy. Nicklas Lidstrom continues to look stronger and stronger with every game, but I'm starting to believe that either Zdeno Chara or Green will win the Norris this year, regrettably. Lidstrom's battling through injuries while playing as the Wings' best player not named Pavel Datsyuk these days, but point ...

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