Makar Finishes Second In Norris Voting And Leaves A Loud Debate

Cale Makar finishing second in Norris Trophy voting is the kind of result that immediately fuels arguments in every NHL group chat. His season was still elite by any normal standard, but second place never feels normal when the player involved is operating at that level. The vote tells you just how crowded the top of the defense race has become, and how little room there is between greatness and the trophy.