Was Morgan Rielly jobbed out of 2019 Norris nomination?

[PuckSeparator]

Nominees just announced; Hedman, Giordano and Burns are the finalists. I find it really hard to believe that after the year he had Morgan Rielly wasn't deserving of being a finalist on the list.

FYI: I'm not a Leafs fan, I just feel like Hedman got the reputation call this year and to me reputation call=someone got unfairly jobbed. Rielly was clearly the better player this year from my vantage point.

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[780il]

Should've been there instead of Hedman imo

 

[jetsforever]

I don't understand the question.

 

[The Macho King]

One guy who doesnt play D in the top 3 is plenty.

 

[Regal]

I mean, it was pretty clear he wasn't finishing top 2, and it's likely he finished 4th. I don't see how that's getting jobbed

 

[CanadienShark]

Nah. It was close between him and Hedman. Only one could make it.

 

[Strait2thecup]

Oh my god spare us leaf fans ffs. No he wasn’t

 

[HarryLime]

Hedman got the nod based on reputation. Ryan McD was better than him this season.

 

[ccman68]

He really didn’t play well defensively this year. Might have more to do with playing on the leafs with ron hainsey as his partner but that’s really just an excuse. His offensive totals are also very high because he had a lot of luck. He definitely isn’t hitting 20 goals again.

I wouldn’t have minded him getting nominated but he definitely wasn’t robbed.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

I probably would have had him in my Top 3, but I don't think the word "jobbed" is accurate. Jobbed would be for a case where he was so above and beyond his competition that there's zero argument for anyone to be ahead of him. I don't think that's the case.

 

[heretik27]

I think Hedman gets the rep nod as well, partially based on the season Tampa had. Gio/Burns seemed like locks for top 3 though.

 

[Mickey Marner]

I/we don't know what the voting results are yet. He could've finished a close 4th, or a distant 8th in voting. The "finalist" tag is a misnomer. The winner has been determined already. Naming finalists is to ramp up the anticipation, so the NHL can make some $$$ for their award show.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

He should have got a nom. I also don't really care that he didn't. The individual awards basically get a passing glance from me every year though so maybe it is more important to other people.

 

[Coach Parker]

I'll bet that when the voting results come out it will be revealed that he was the runaway 4th selection. Those three had outstanding years and we just witnessed what Tampa Bay was like without Hedman.

 

[Icebreakers]

It's dumb to complain about being a nominee lol. Being a finalist doesn't mean anything if everyone knows he wasn't going to win it.

 

[Makar Goes Fast]

jobbed. great word. well done

 

[TOGuy14]

A lot of these awards are based on rep more than actual performance.

Hedman wasn't even the best D on his team this year, let alone a top 3 in the league. Rielly deserved it more than Hedman

 

[McDavidCrushedLarkin]

Yes yes and its all because of anti-leafitism in the world.

 

[LeafsNation75]

Rielly should have at least been a finalist instead of Hedman. Look at their stats during the regular season.

Rielly: Games played 82, Goals 20, Assists 52, Points 72, +24

Hedman: Games played 70, Goals 12, Assists 42, Points 54, +24

 

[Nervousbreakdown]

was curious about when the last time the leagues leading d man scorer at 5 on 5 didn't get a norris nomination, and it was last year, Erik Karlsson who did it while missing 11 games didnt get a Nod. I think Hedman got a reputation nomination this time and it happens, especially for the Norris.

 

[LeafsNation75]

Carlo Colaiacovo at least brought up how he lead all defenseman in 20 goals and is not even a finalist.

 

[Nervousbreakdown]

Rielly should have at least been a finalist instead of Hedman.Look at their stats during the regular season.

Rielly: Games played 82, Goals 20, Assists 52, Points 72, +24

Hedman: Games played 70, Goals 12, Assists 42, Points 54, +24

At even strength reilly also had 40 points while hedman had 21.

 

[nofehr]

Yep, Toronto are victims and all their players are the best and should win all the awards.

ffs I wish people would realize that every thread like this isn't started by a Leafs' fan

To answer the question - meh, I'm fine with him not being nominated. He had a great season but maybe inconsistent at times. From the few games I saw from him, Hedman seems like a worthy choice too.

Edit: meant to quote strait2thecup but this fits too

 

[McRpro]

Ya. Look at those bums who people foolishly chose above him....

 

[DFF]

Carlo Colaiacovo at least brought up how he lead all defenseman in 20 goals and is not even a finalist.

Carlo Colaicovo knows defense? That's new to me.