Is Subban heading towards another Norris?

[bobholly39]

I'm a huge PK and noticed that as of last night he's 3rd in points for defenders with I believe games in hand. He also had the better +/- rating vs those above him.

Obviously points aren't everything especially for a defenseman but it's nice to see him doing so good.

As a habs fan who hasn't really watched Nashville this year (let alone other teams with top defenders) - how good has PK been so far? Is he a candidate for Norris if season ended today? I believe last year in Nashville he wasn' getting prime offensive minutes that was usually Josi - Is that still the case?

Who are some of the Norris favorites at this stage and how does Subban rank vs them?

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[LeafFever]

I really doubt it. The overall numbers are not there.

 

[Emanresu Wen]

Come back to Montreal

 

[adsfan]

PK has caught fire in the last 10 games. Maybe. He seems to be on track for 50-60 points this season. He has been paired with Emelin while Ellis has been out.

 

[SotasicA]

I'm a huge PK and noticed...

How'd you get so huge, PK?

 

[OVrocks]

He’s neck in neck with Taylor Chorney at the moment.

 

[Lebowski]

I really doubt it. The overall numbers are not there.

The overall numbers? In which area is he lacking exactly?

He'a making his way into the discussion. If I had to guess the top 3 as of this moment, I would say it's Doughty/Pietrangelo/Hedman.

 

[TheRealRazor]

His O-zone starts are very low and his partner is Emelin. What he's doing is incredible.

 

[joe dirte]

yeah he's quietly having a good year.

quiet and PK subban in same sentence......

 

[maacoshark]

I hope not. Can't stand the guy. Tough to say there are a lot of dmen having good years. Klingberg, Doughty,Carlson,Hedman and so on.

 

[gretskidoo]

If he's the only D that keeps his current pace, sure.

 

[Filatov2Kovalev2Bonk]

Think it's Hedman this year because of the Bolts' run, but P.K. can certainly be in the mix for top 3.

 

[Bieber fever]

His advanced stats are fantastic.

He’s a shutdown defenseman who will score 50-60 points.

 

[Lebowski]

Think it's Hedman this year because of the Bolts' run, but P.K. can certainly be in the mix for top 3.

I think the Lightning's overall depth kind of plays against Hedman at this point. He's having a good season, but I don't think he leads the race.

 

[Fatty McLardy]

i want him to, just to see Montreal's reaction....

 

[KINGS17]

Hedman and Doughty are at the top of the list for now.

 

[ViktorBaeArvidsson]

Well with Hedman, and Doughty I can't see him winning it, but he's definitely doing better this year than last.

 

[JayKing]

Is Doughty really having a better year? Advanced stats show that Subban is playing better and the eyetest confirms it for me.

 

[Seb]

i want him to, just to see Montreal's reaction....

I'd love to see Bergevin's face so bad

 

[Habs10025]

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[Intact]

I think the Lightning's overall depth kind of plays against Hedman at this point. He's having a good season, but I don't think he leads the race.

I agree actually, I would put Doughty above Hedman for carrying his team more.

 

[Bouboumaster]

I don't think he'll win it this year, but he's great.

 

[Raym11]

A lot of the big guys are having their Norris finalist years this year. Going to be interesting to see who lasts the rest of the season. Burns fizzled out at the end of last season and still won.

 

[Fire Benning]

I'd put him in the top 5 on a voting ballot, some people still think of him as a defensive liability but Subban has actually really been a rock and stepped up in the absence of Ellis. I don't think he'll win it but he could be nominated, Klingberg has my vote right now.

 

[Toene]

Yes. He's criminally underrated defensively too.