Colorado's Cale Makar wins Norris Trophy as NHL's top defenceman
NEW YORK — Cale Makar has been named the NHL's defenceman of the year for the second time in his career.
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The Colorado Avalanche blueliner claimed the James Norris Trophy for the 2024-25 season after also receiving the award in 2022.
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Makar was the overwhelming choice of Professional Hockey Writers Association voters, earning 176 of 191 first-place votes.
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