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Edmonton Journal
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Superstar Jets goalie Hellebuyck casts wide net, winning Hart, Vezina trophies
Article content Hellebuyck had 81 first-place votes to runner-up Leon Draisaitl's 53, as tabulated by the Professional Hockey Writers Association, though he surely would've swapped places with the Edmonton Oilers centre starring in the Stanley Cup final. His victories represented just under 84% of the Jets' 56 wins, though after the voting he had road game hiccups in Winnipeg's two playoff series. Winger Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning, winner of the Ted Lindsay Award as the MVP voted on by players, edged Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon for third place. 'I saw someone in my yard and was confused,' Hellebuyck said with a laugh. 'That moment (when the Hart appeared) was like putting a cherry on top. I had no idea what the Hart looked like.
Boston Globe
2 days ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Former UMass star Cale Makar wins Norris Trophy as NHL's top defenseman
He received first-place votes on 176 of the 191 ballots cast by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. The 26-year-old from Calgary, Alberta, has been a Norris finalist in each of the last five seasons. Makar finds himself in elite company as he joins Bobby Orr (eight times), Denis Potvin (three), Paul Coffey, Rod Langway and Erik Karlsson as the only players to take home two or more Norris Trophies before turning 27. Advertisement Makar, who won the Hobey Baker Award at UMass while leading the Minutemen to the Frozen Four in 2019, was surprised with the award by his family and friends. He was golfing with his buddies in a video posted on the NHL's social media account when they stopped midround. A big group was waiting in the yard for him and clapped as he received the trophy. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Halfway to fore. 🏌 A golf outing with friends turned into a surprise party to celebrate Cale Makar's second James Norris Memorial Trophy! 👏 Watch the 2025 — NHL (@NHL) 'My first thought was, honestly, that one of the boys that I was playing with won some golf trophy and it was a surprise thing,' Makar said in the video. 'It definitely was not on my radar.' His mom added: 'Even though he doesn't like surprises, his reaction today was awesome.' Makar's regular season included such milestone moments as scoring his 100th career NHL goal (Jan. 18 against Dallas) and becoming the third-fastest defenseman in history to reach 400 career points (Feb. 23 at St. Louis). Advertisement He began the season by matching a career high with a 13-game point streak. He was in a tie with Mark Stone for the scoring lead at the end of October. That was the first time a blueliner led or shared the league lead in points at the end of October since Orr was in a four-way tie on Nov. 1, 1974. In addition, Makar helped Canada take home the title in the midseason Makar had a goal and four assists in a first-round playoff loss to Dallas during a series that went seven games. His 1.08 points per game average in the postseason is the third-best among defensemen with at least 60 playoff games. He also won the Norris in 2022, a season in which the Avalanche hoisted the Stanley Cup.
Associated Press
2 days ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Colorado's Cale Makar wins Norris Trophy as league's top defenseman for 2nd time in 4 seasons
DENVER (AP) — Cale Makar captured the Norris Trophy as the league's top defenseman for a second time in four seasons. The Colorado Avalanche standout finished the regular season with 30 goals to become to first NHL blueliner to reach that mark since Mike Green scored 31 for Washington in 2008-09. Makar also led all defensemen this season with 62 assists and 92 points. He received first-place votes on 176 of the 191 ballots cast by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. The 26-year-old from Calgary, Alberta, has been a Norris finalist in each of the last five seasons. Makar finds himself in elite company as he joins Bobby Orr (eight times), Denis Potvin (three), Paul Coffey, Rod Langway and Erik Karlsson as the only players to take home two or more Norris Trophies before turning 27. Makar was surprised with the award by his family and friends. He was golfing with his buddies in a video posted on the NHL's social media account when they stopped midround. A big group was waiting in the yard for him and clapped as he received the trophy. 'My first thought was, honestly, that one of the boys that I was playing with won some golf trophy and it was a surprise thing,' Makar said in the video. 'It definitely was not on my radar.' His mom added: 'Even though he doesn't like surprises, his reaction today was awesome.' Makar's regular season included such milestone moments as scoring his 100th career NHL goal (Jan. 18 against Dallas) and becoming the third-fastest defenseman in history to reach 400 career points (Feb. 23 at St. Louis). He began the season by matching a career high with a 13-game point streak. He was in a tie with Mark Stone for the scoring lead at the end of October. That was the first time a blueliner led or shared the league lead in points at the end of October since Orr was in a four-way tie on Nov. 1, 1974. In addition, Makar helped Canada take home the title in the midseason 4 Nations Face-Off. He led the tournament in ice time. Makar had a goal and four assists in a first-round playoff loss to Dallas during a series that went seven games. His 1.08 points per game average in the postseason is the third-best among defensemen with at least 60 playoff games. He also won the Norris in 2022, a season in which the Avalanche hoisted the Stanley Cup. Makar earned the Conn Smythe Trophy that year as the MVP of the playoffs. ___ AP NHL:
Reuters
2 days ago
- Sport
- Reuters
Avalanche's Cale Makar wins second Norris Trophy
June 11 - Colorado Avalanche offensive-minded defenseman Cale Makar is the recipient of the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the second time in his career, the NHL announced Wednesday. The award is presented "to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position," as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. "Any time you get recognized for something like this, it's very cool," Makar, 26, said. "It's very special to be able to (win) this a second time. To have the group of guys that we did -- it seems cliche to say, but it's truly a team award. "We had a fun year and it'll be more fun hopefully continuing, but this one's for them." Makar learned that he won the award during a recent golf outing with family and friends in Calgary, his hometown. He joins Hall of Fame members Bobby Orr (eight times), Denis Potvin and Paul Coffey (three times), and Rod Langway (two times) as players to win multiple Norris Trophies before turning 27. Current Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson also won twice before his 27th birthday. Makar took home 176 of the 191 first-place votes and recorded 1,861 voting points to win the Norris Trophy for the first time since 2021-22. He has been a finalist for the award in five of his first six NHL seasons. Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets received 13 first-place votes and finished with 1,266 points, while Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes had two first-place votes and 918 points. Hughes was seeking to become the first repeat winner of the award since Hall of Famer Nicklas Lidstrom of the Detroit Red Wings captured three in a row from 2005-06 through 2007-08. Makar opened the season with a 13-game point streak. He led all NHL defensemen in goals (30), assists (62) and points (92) this season. --Field Level Media
National Post
2 days ago
- Sport
- National Post
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. Article content The Colorado Avalanche blueliner claimed the James Norris Trophy for the 2024-25 season after also receiving the award in 2022. Article content Article content Makar was the overwhelming choice of Professional Hockey Writers Association voters, earning 176 of 191 first-place votes. Article content
