If you follow hockey, you've probably heard talk about who deserves the Norris Trophy this year, especially with a certain Canucks captain in the running. But what exactly makes a defenseman 'the best' in the NHL, and why are some players consistently overlooked despite stellar seasons?
The Norris Trophy is trending because Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes is a leading candidate for the award this season.
Hughes, a defenseman, is having a career year, leading all NHL defensemen in points with over 90.