Letang for Norris?

[Gurglesons]

Is this the year Letang finally jumps out of finishing third of fourth for the Norris?

I assume his main competition for it will be Reilly and Carlson if the performances continue all season.

I also assume it isn’t “Reilly’s time” even though I personally would have him as my leader.

Curious what others opinions are.

For reference Letang is currently 7th in points and PPG.

Letang has played the third most minutes of any skater in the league this season.

Of the top 10 players of TOI Letang ranks:
2nd in +/-
2nd in points
1st in goals
1st in Corsi For %
1st in shot differential
1st in Goals For %
1st in Scoring Chances For %

I think Letang likely wins a Norris in either 2013 or 2016 if he stays healthy. Wonder if they give him this one given the field is diluted and the younger players haven’t “earned it.”

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[Rodgerwilco]

He's a great defenseman, pretty underrated, as far as opinions around the league go. He has been the Penguins fans' whipping boy for stretches of time, (Recently it's Maatta though) but he's playing as good, or better, than he's ever played before.

That being said, it's hard to see him staying healthy all year long, but if he can do it, I think he'll be in for a VERY good season.

 

[Helistin]

No.

 

[Gurglesons]

He's a great defenseman, pretty underrated, as far as opinions around the league go. He has been the Penguins fans' whipping boy for stretches of time, (Recently it's Maatta though) but he's playing as good, or better, than he's ever played before.

That being said, it's hard to see him staying healthy all year long, but if he can do it, I think he'll be in for a VERY good season.

Yeah, I probably jinxed it.

 

[DJB]

Not going to happen. Reilly likely is ahead of him.

 

[SenzZen]

Such a gifted offence-generator.

"Should I pass it to Crosby? Or Malkin?"

 

[Wintersun]

Giordano has 27 pts and is a +14.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

He's been really good after a really bad playoffs last year

 

[Gurglesons]

Not going to happen. Reilly likely is ahead of him.

I agree as I stated above, but we rarely see a player just randomly win a Norris.

 

[Rodgerwilco]

Such a gifted offence-generator.

"Should I pass it to Crosby? Or Malkin?"

He carries the puck up the ice and breaks the play out incredibly well. Also, he had a beauty of an assist last night to Jake Guentzel on a play that Letang pretty much entirely created.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

Would a Norris cement Kristopher as a Hall of Fame defenseman?

 

[Foots]

I hope the Pens never trade Letang away.

 

[Gurglesons]

Giordano has 27 pts and is a +14.

Probably another player that I could see winning based on reputation like Letang this year.

 

[Gurglesons]

Would a Norris cement Kristopher as a Hall of Fame defenseman?

Still think he is hall of very good. If he won the Conn in 2016 (which I personally think he should've) easily though.

 

[Lemieuxs]

Would a Norris cement Kristopher as a Hall of Fame defenseman?

Well I think the three Cups did that.

 

[JackFr]

This thread is fantastic.

Letang is having a spectacular season, dominating both offensively and defensively. Almost single-handedly carrying the Penguins' horrible defence corps. Driving offence like crazy while producing at a solid clip as well.

And meanwhile Caps fans who seriously believe that John Carlson is better are just replying LOL letang sucks can't defend.

The narrative isn't in his favour this year. The Norris is decided in November and McDonagh and maybe Giordano already have it. But Letang absolutely deserves serious consideration.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

I hope the Pens never trade Letang away.

And Pittsburgh is glad WSH gave John Carlson that contract.

 

[JackFr]

Giordano has 27 pts and is a +14.

OK well the +14 is a stupid point but Giordano definitely does deserve serious consideration. He's been fantastic.

 

[Shwag33]

I hope the Pens never trade Letang away.

Letang currently is not the dumpster fire he was against the capitals last year.

 

[Gurglesons]

This thread is fantastic.

Letang is having a spectacular season, dominating both offensively and defensively. Almost single-handedly carrying the Penguins' horrible defence corps. Driving offence like crazy while producing at a solid clip as well.

And meanwhile Caps fans who seriously believe that John Carlson is better are just replying LOL letang sucks can't defend.

The narrative isn't in his favour this year. The Norris is decided in November and McDonagh and maybe Giordano already have it. But Letang absolutely deserves serious consideration.

I can’t see them giving it to McDonagh given he plays on a team with Hedman.

I think top three is like Gio/Carlson, Reilly and Letang. Letang has finished top five a few times. I could easily see them giving it this year.

 

[Foots]

Letang currently is not the dumpster fire he was against the capitals last year.

Until he starts playing the Capitals. Lol

 

[Nizdizzle]

Pens would need to have a pretty big turnaround for him to get serious consideration. Hard to give the Norris to a defenseman on a non-playoff team that has Crosby/Malkin on it. There are just many more reasonable options.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

Well I think the three Cups did that.

Are you saying if he retired right now he'd be in the Hall of Fame? I think you might be the only one who believes that.

 

[Gurglesons]

Until he starts playing the Capitals. Lol

Not to mention his multiple assists in 2016.

Weird statement honestly since Letang is 2-1 against the Caps with some pretty clutch play on his resume.

 

[Riddum]

HF told me Letang sucks and that he is a moron who doesn't know how to play defense, so he has no chance. HF dictates who wins what.