Norris Finalists

[cflames89]

Lidstrom, Phaneuf and Chara.

I thought Campbell might make it in there instead of Chara.

[cflames89]

Link;

http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361156

[tragically fish]

It's Lidstrom and everyone else is in a battle for second.

[Mats_44]

It's Lidstrom and everyone else is in a battle for second.

I agree. Phaneuf's time will come soon enough........

[yzerman_federov]

It's Lidstrom and everyone else is in a battle for second.

Agreed.

[yzerman_federov]

I agree. Phaneuf's time will come soon enough........

I agree with you too. Phaneuf's awesome and will win at least one in his career.

[Thorondor 33]

Lidstrom. No competition from the other 2. :p

[pellegrino6587]

whoever voted chara.............................................this is not a tall ugly man contest

[WingNut 25]

Lidstrom will win it again.

[Poochiesdead]

Nicky Lids.

[Davis]

whoever voted chara.............................................this is not a tall ugly man contest

haha

[Wrestling Fan]

Lindstrom will probably win it again, but here's hping for Dion!

[cflames89]

Lindstrom will probably win it again, but here's hping for Dion!

Hell, even I voted for Lidstrom, but would love it if The Dion won.

[vicnsand]

Lidstrom is a no-brainer. I always take him first or second in my hockey pools. Amazing point producer and +/- guy. Very durable and consistent. As long as he's playing no one else stands a chance.

[KingSciarrillo]

screw Lidstrom, he wins every year...give it to DP

[pellegrino6587]

is norris trophy for the biggest fluke goal? lol kidding lidstroms goal vs the preds from his blue line haha

[ShakesO]

what is the exact definition for Norris? just for my reference...

I understand Lidstrom has been ridiculous all season. Dion is next in line to win a lot.

[Vandy58]

Lidstrom

[Vandy58]

National Hockey League top defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position.
what is the exact definition for Norris? just for my reference...

I understand Lidstrom has been ridiculous all season. Dion is next in line to win a lot.

[cflames89]

what is the exact definition for Norris? just for my reference...

I understand Lidstrom has been ridiculous all season. Dion is next in line to win a lot.

Technically it is for best defenseman, but it really goes to the best offensive defenceman.

[Voodoo Chylde]

It's Lids and it won't even be a contest until he retires.

[Mats_44]

Awarded to the top "defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position" in the National Hockey League.

[PhillyWing19]

Nick Lidstrom -- hands down.

Amazingly efficient, smooth and skilled. Durable, strong fundamentals and above all, smart. Intelligence is often underrated in sports, and Nick is a very savvy player. He rarely gets caught out of position, and he just consistently executes that which should be executed, along with the spectacular plays thrown in for good measure too.

You may call his long goal against Ellis lucky, and luck was certainly with him on it, but knowing him, he probably noticed something about the condition of the ice during warmups or as the game wore on, and decided to try it accordingly. I am assuming it was likely a hot day in Nashville on Sunday, and between that and all the body heat generated by cheering fans, it likely affected the ice. Just a theory.

Glad to see him getting the recognition he deserves, including his 2nd figure!

[WingNut 25]

screw Lidstrom, he wins every year...give it to DP

Lidstrom was runner up 3 years in a row and probably got shafted a couple of those years. He'll win it every year until he retires if he keeps putting up the numbers he does. Dion's time will come but it ain't this year.

[vicnsand]

You may call his long goal against Ellis lucky, and luck was certainly with him on it, but knowing him, he probably noticed something about the condition of the ice during warmups or as the game wore on, and decided to try it accordingly. I am assuming it was likely a hot day in Nashville on Sunday, and between that and all the body heat generated by cheering fans, it likely affected the ice. Just a theory.


I believe it was actually mainly luck and part planning. I read somewhere that he said he took a bit off the shot because he wanted to give it a little bounce before it hit the net. He just happened to have the best possible outcome with his little plan.

[freezerbox]

I said Phaneuf. Lidstrom is great, but I think Dion does as much if not more for his team. You could argue this all day long, but I think Nick walks with the hardware at the end of the day.

[dallasstars06]

I picked Lidstrom. I think Zubov could've had a chance provided he stayed healthy. There is no way Chara even belongs in this category.

[Retrorocketzguy]

Lidstrom got it this year, the guys in his own level right now and it amazing he can still do it being an oldster at 37. Phanuef can win it maybe not this year but next.

[WingNut 25]

I'm a big fan of Phaneuf. It is only a matter of time before he wins one and I honestly believe he'll win a few in years to come.

[Mats_44]

I'm a big fan of Phaneuf. It is only a matter of time before he wins one and I honestly believe he'll win a few in years to come.

Big enough to buy his SportsPick even?? :eek: Or was that just another one that you weren't able to find in stores? :p

[Hornz Over Halos]

If you voted Chara or Phaneuf, you need to watch more hockey.

Lidstrom by a landslide of a landslide.

[Mats_44]

There will always be a Bruins fan or a Flames fan who has his blinders on.

I think that's a tad harsh for Phaneuf though, he is not out of his league here.........

[Hornz Over Halos]

There will always be a Bruins fan or a Flames fan who has his blinders on.

I think that's a tad harsh for Phaneuf though, he is not out of his league here.........



True, Tim, but against Lidstrom there's no real hope at all.

[rarechaselimitedvariation]

this is lidstrom's trophy to lose, nobody else is close

[WingNut 25]

Big enough to buy his SportsPick even?? :eek: Or was that just another one that you weren't able to find in stores? :p

Since I don't live in Canada, I never had a chance to find it in stores. I traded for it. :)

[cflames89]

There will always be a Bruins fan or a Flames fan who has his blinders on.

I think that's a tad harsh for Phaneuf though, he is not out of his league here.........

Not I. I am a realist and know the kind of season that Lidstrom had.

[pellegrino6587]

with this, the vez, calder.......what if say expected to win players liek lidstrom or nabby lose 2nd round? and say for example (since marty and ZDENO are out) the finals are rangers vs flames.....would lunny and phaneuf get it since they did better???

[cflames89]

with this, the vez, calder.......what if say expected to win players liek lidstrom or nabby lose 2nd round? and say for example (since marty and ZDENO are out) the finals are rangers vs flames.....would lunny and phaneuf get it since they did better???

Nope.

The awards have already been voted on, and the nominees are the ones that had the 3 highest vote totals.

[pellegrino6587]

Nope.

The awards have already been voted on, and the nominees are the ones that had the 3 highest vote totals.

so the winners are picked already??? what if chara had won and marty had won.........they were nocked out first round.....

[cflames89]

so the winners are picked already??? what if chara had won and marty had won.........they were nocked out first round.....

The awards are based solely on the regular season, the play-offs have no impact what so ever.

[Mats_44]

Since I don't live in Canada, I never had a chance to find it in stores. I traded for it. :)

Coolio, too bad you didn't wait until now, they are $5 now with a second wave at Wal Marts here! :eek:

[Mats_44]

Not I. I am a realist and know the kind of season that Lidstrom had.

Yep you are a level headed hockey fan in my books for sure! :D

[WingNut 25]

Coolio, too bad you didn't wait until now, they are $5 now with a second wave at Wal Marts here! :eek:

Well I traded with a local dealer. Canada shipping costs still make it more than US retail ya know?

[Mats_44]

Well I traded with a local dealer. Canada shipping costs still make it more than US retail ya know?

Yep, I hear thee!

[pellegrino6587]

The awards are based solely on the regular season, the play-offs have no impact what so ever.

gotcha thanks

[Hornz Over Halos]

so the winners are picked already??? what if chara had won and marty had won.........they were nocked out first round.....



Typical Rags fan. Claims to know everything, but in reality knows nothing. :rolleyes:


Haha Pelly, you make it too easy sometimes. :p:D

[VaN uLAr]

I'm a little bit surprised to see Chara there. I thought Gonchar deserved a mention...

Lidstrom is almost in a class of his own. When you consider the amount of ice time he's logged over the past (he plays an average of 80 games per year), his point production, his +/-, and the most impressive of all, his PIM.

To be that effective & take only 40 mins of penalties over an entire season playing defence is INSANE.

[richterfan]

i went with chara. haha i know i know but he was a big part of the B's getting into the playoffs and had Tim Thomas behind him

[pellegrino6587]

i went with chara. haha i know i know but he was a big part of the B's getting into the playoffs and had Tim Thomas behind him

wow jim........how could you go with chara:confused:....newb

[ImessedwithTexas]

This was Zubov's year...damn injuries.

[richterfan]

haha Ant i really do like chara, i was the B's in NHL vs a lot of my teammates this year and every time he had the puck i was like chara and started laughing. plus i saw an interview with Chara and a comedian fro Canada when was with the sens and the guys was like " so zedeno how many babies do you eat before a game?" he was joking around about his size and i dont think chara understood the guestionand said 3 haha.

Dieon Phanuf (sp) would be my second.

[richterfan]

This was Zubov's year...damn injuries.

agreed

[ImessedwithTexas]

agreed

and I'm not saying that because it's a homer pick...he was the clear front runner until he went down. Good news is he's been upgraded to day to day and skated with the team today :D

[glove-save]

Voted for hometown fav Dion, BUT we all know Lidstrom is THE BEST D-Man in the league

[94Rangers]

How exactly is Chara one of the 3 best defensemen in the world? Ugh. I, like everyone else, went with Lidstrom, no one else is close.

[ColdDonut]

Lidstrom.

[dallasstars06]

and I'm not saying that because it's a homer pick...he was the clear front runner until he went down. Good news is he's been upgraded to day to day and skated with the team today :D

yeah dude, I mentioned that earlier in this thread. They should just rename it the Lidstrom Trophy.

[DaleMURPHYwouldBEaNICEfig]

Am I the only one who read the title and thought this thread was about Chuck..?

[GJD126]

and I'm not saying that because it's a homer pick...he was the clear front runner until he went down. Good news is he's been upgraded to day to day and skated with the team today :D

Clear front runner? If Lidstrom is in the league, it's a pretty good bet that he's the clear front runner....every year.


I think we'll all agree, Steve Yzerman is a pretty good player right? He called Lidstrom the best player he's ever SEEN.

[ImessedwithTexas]

Clear front runner? If Lidstrom is in the league, it's a pretty good bet that he's the clear front runner....every year.


I think we'll all agree, Steve Yzerman is a pretty good player right? He called Lidstrom the best player he's ever SEEN.
What the hell does that have to do with anything? Just because a "good" player is in the league doesn't mean jack. See: Sergei Fedorov. This isn't a debate about Lidstrom being good or not, it was a statement of fact that until he got injured, Zubov was the clear front runner for the Norris on paper.