Josi ranked among the top three League defenders in several categories, including shots (1st, 260), points (2nd, 65), goals (t-2nd, 16), assists (2nd, 49) and average time on ice (3rd, 25:47). He finished as the league's leading goal scorer twice and averaged 0.70 goals per game with the Panthers (a 57-goal pace over 82 games). Washington Capitals Fans of Northern Virginia (NoVa Caps, LLC) is not associated with the Washington Capitals; the NHL, or its properties. Roman Josi is the first @PredsNHL defenseman to win the Norris Trophy and the first Swiss-born player to win an individual honor at the #NHLAwards. Among NHL defensemen, he finished first in shots (260); second in points and assists; tied for second in goals; third in average time on ice (25:47); and fifth in power-play points (23). EDMONTON (Sept. 21, 2020) – Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators is the 2019-20 recipient of the James Norris Memorial Trophy, awarded “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. Carlson was the fifth Capitals defenseman to ever be voted as a finalist. It is also dominance. When Getzlaf retires he is going to finish his career as the Ducks' all-time leader in games played, assists and total points while also being a Stanley Cup champion and longtime captain of the team. Among all skaters, he was second in puck possession per game at 2:32, and he had 149 end-to-end rushes, the fifth-most in the NHL. Paul Coffey, one of the stars of the Edmonton Oilers’ dynasty teams in the 1980s, announced Josi the winner on Zoom. It might be a little late in the game for this one since 16 different players have worn the number since Leach last did, but he was a pretty significant part of Flyers history.

He is the franchise leader in games played, assists and total points and has been a complete all-around player every year as well as the team captain for 12 seasons and counting. He did lead the Rangers to one Stanley Cup Final during the 2013-14 season and helped carry the team to contention almost every year he was their starting goalie. Also: maybe Charlie McAvoy will get more attention down the line? One cannot help but wonder if Dougie Hamilton might have barged into the top three if injuries weren’t such an issue. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. For many, Josi made sense as a superior all-around defenseman.

He joins Rinne as the third current member of the Predators organization to win a major NHL award – David Poile was named General Manager of the Year at the 2017 NHL Awards. Andreychuk is all over the Sabres' all-time leader boards, currently residing in the top three in goals, assists and total points, while also ranking sixth all-time in games played. Meanwhile, Hedman finished closer to the St. Louis Blues’ Alex Pietrangelo in fourth than he did challenge Josi and Carlson. Josi took the award against stout competition, with the Washington Capitals’ John Carlson and the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Victor Hedman as his fellow finalists. Jagr helped bring two Stanley Cups to Pittsburgh and was one of the two or three best players in the league (sometimes the best) for his entire tenure with the team.

The Predators star received 109 first-place votes to Carlson’s 56 and finished more than 200 voting points ahead. But there is no denying the impact Bure made. He is the best player the franchise has had since it relocated to North Carolina and was the best player on the franchise's only championship team.

[ 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Qualifiers schedule] The case for John Carlson: He led all defensemen in scoring with 15 goals and 75 points. ... James Norris Memorial Trophy. Josi became the first Swiss-born player to win a major NHL award. If he wins the Norris, then we need to abolish the Norris. Please login to leave a reply.

Scott Stevens, Scott Niedermayer, Martin Brodeur and Patrik Elias are the other key players from that era to have their numbers retired by the Devils, and Gomez was right there with them in terms of importance. We are excluding players whose number retirements are scheduled for this season or next season and looking only at players who have not yet been announced. The Maple Leafs have either retired or "honored" several numbers of former players and have included pretty much every noteworthy player from their past. — Peter Hassett (@peterhassett) August 16, 2020 You are free to share, copy, and remix this content so long as it is attributed, done for noncommercial purposes, and done so under a license similar to this one. Our data provider is having technical issues, live scoring and stats are impacted.

Roman Josi named winner of 2020 Norris Trophy, © Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports. There are fewer honors greater for professional sports players than a team retiring their numbers, guaranteeing that no one else will ever wear it again. Lundqvist's short-term future with the Rangers remains in doubt beyond this season, but here is what is not in doubt: He is the best goalie the team has ever seen and has been the best goalie of his era. This has to happen.

He also led all defensemen in shots by a wide margin. Pietrangelo has been a rock on the Blues defense for more than a decade and was the captain of the first-ever Stanley Cup winning team in franchise history. He won two goal-scoring crowns for the Capitals and was one of the league's most dominant goal scorers between the 1990 and 2002 seasons. Predators’ Roman Josi wins 2020 Norris Trophy over Carlson, Hedman originally appeared on NBCSports.com.

There are a lot of Blackhawks fans who think this should have already happened. Bergeron is one of the best all-around players of his era and an all-time great Bruin. Customize your email to get the latest news on your favorite sports, teams and schools. The NHL Awards show was hosted from the Edmonton bubble where the Stanley Cup Final is being held. Larmer is also one of the best players in franchise history and helped turn the team into a Stanley Cup contender in the early 1990s, including the 1991-92 season when it actually reached the Stanley Cup Final. It might have had something to do with Josi being good in his own end while Carlson is not. He won an MVP Award  and a Vezina Trophy, and when he is at his best he can be one of the most game-changing and season-changing players in the entire league. While Jonathan Quick, Justin Williams and Drew Doughty got most of the accolades for those championship runs, Kopitar was the best player on all of those teams and has been the best player on the team since making his debut. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! But he is an outstanding top-pairing defenseman and has been the Coyotes' best all-around player from almost the day he arrived. Here’s how the Professional Hockey Writers Associated voted: As you can see, the final voting was pretty close between Josi and Carlson. He has been an elite goalie throughout his career and at times has carried the franchise to levels it would otherwise have no business reaching. At this point it still seems like a stretch to think he will one day have his number retired, but he might be the next logical choice in the future. I will give Zetterberg the edge as the player who followed Nicklas Lidstrom as team captain and for his 2008 Conn Smythe winning performance. “He is an elite player who plays hard every game and leads by example no matter the situation. Roman has always been an elite defenseman in this League, and we couldn’t be happier for him to be recognized for his accomplishments in this way.”, “Roman Josi is the leader of our team on and off the ice each and every night,” Predators Head Coach John Hynes said. Fun facts • The last Flyers player to win the Hart Trophy was Eric Lindros in 1994-95. Log in Register, Pro Hockey Rumors is not affiliated with National Hockey League, NHL or NHL.com, Joe Thornton Signs With Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens Sign Brendan Gallagher To Six-Year Extension, Connor Hellebuyck Wins 2020 Vezina Trophy, Leon Draisaitl Wins 2020 Hart Memorial Trophy, PHR’s 2020 Top 50 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents, Canucks Interested In Bringing Back Josh Leivo, Connor Hobbs Retires From Professional Hockey, NHL Postpones 2021 Winter Classic, All-Star Weekend. Stick taps to @JohnCarlson74 for an amazing season#ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/E7PxQKpDAK, — Washington Capitals (@Capitals) September 21, 2020, Predators’ Roman Josi Wins James Norris Memorial Trophy. That’s ultimately subjective, but either way, Josi ranks among the NHL’s best. Yet, the voting was convincingly in favor of Josi. Seems like a slam dunk in the future. Here’s how the Professional Hockey Writers Associated voted: As you can see, the final voting was pretty close between Josi and Carlson. Not only is he one of the Sharks' franchise legends, he is one of the most underappreciated players across the league for his era. The award is presented annually to the NHL's top "defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position." Poll: Who Should Win The 2020 Norris Trophy? You could make the argument that Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk should probably both get their numbers retired together given their importance between the 2006 and 2015 seasons. He has been the face of the franchise, their captain, their leader and the team's all-time leading point producer. The Norris Trophy is voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association at the end of the regular season. The NHL Awards roll on with the presentation of the James Norris Memorial Trophy, presented to the league’s top defenseman. Like Josi, these things take time, and that’s especially true for someone who scores less like McAvoy.

That is exactly the type of player who gets a number retired by a team. That’s ultimately subjective, but either way, Josi ranks among the NHL’s best. This is Josi’s first-ever Norris Trophy win, and also represents the first time he was a finalist. Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi received the 2020 Norris Trophy. He was that good in Ottawa. Also: maybe Charlie McAvoy will get more attention down the line?