I look forward to seeing Shea Weber win next season because the Writer's Association realise that he was real good 3-4 years ago and feel like they snubbed him back then, so he should have one too.
As a fan, I really wanted him to win it but then I ask myself, how much would a 3-6 time norris winner cost the sens in cap space and maybe think that this is now one less card that newport can play in 2017-2019, better in the long run for management? I mean you always hope for the best result with minimal cost right?
Pay the man whatever he wants. He's been our team for the last few years now. He deserves any and all the money thats coming to him.
100% he deserves a huge raise but when we think about depth and managing the roster, you always hope for tier 1 results with sweetheart deals so that you can create the depth that's needed.
I'm okay with him not winning it (I think he deserved it, but I understand differing opinions) but leaving him off your ballot is a joke. Wouldn't have mattered but a joke nonetheless.
and for all the media claiming there was no agenda to get him a Norris... I can't see how they'd still think that way after those votes. CLEARLY, some voters had such an agenda.
Personally, I love Doughty but don't think he's as good as some other dmen that don't get the media push from the Canadian media (Hedman especially). He's very good defensively but that entire team defends and it makes life a lot easier on dmen. I don't think he's the elite defender some claim. Very, very, good - but he turns it over more than he should and he gets beat just like every dman.
As a fan, I really wanted him to win it but then I ask myself, how much would a 3-6 time norris winner cost the sens in cap space and maybe think that this is now one less card that newport can play in 2017-2019, better in the long run for management? I mean you always hope for the best result with minimal cost right?