Devils Team Discussion (current team/player news and notes) ‎PART XIII

[JimEIV]

The difference is goalies and better systems. Scott Stevens would have multiple Norris trophies if he played his prime years in 00s.

Norris winners

10s: Keith, Subban, Karlsson, Lidstrom
00s: Keith, Chara, Lidstrom, Niedermayer, Pronger
90s: MacInnis, Blake, Leetch, Chelios, Coffey, Bourque
80s: Bourque, Chelios, Coffey, Langway, Carlyle, Wilson, Robinson
70s: Potvin, Robinson, Orr

Which group do you think is the deepest?

Judging Dmen based on Norris trophies is silly in my opinion.

 

[tycobb]

Judging Dmen based on Norris trophies is silly in my opinion.

Winning the award for the best defenseman isn't silly to me.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Winning the award for the best defenseman isn't silly to me.

NHL awards mean nothing to me. they are typically voted on by guys who do not watch all the other teams nearly enough.