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You're the only one who said that here. That's all that really matters at it pertains to this discussion.
You also added the gems that those voting "don't know what the Norris Trophy is" and that Keith "shouldn't even have been nominated".
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The PHWA is a joke. They
don't know what things mean. The average collection of CP posters have more hockey knowledge than this group of "experts".
With that said, I have no idea how my by belief here has anything to do with Keith being worthy of the Norris Trophy.
So next time, read my posts instead of my username. I know it's hard for some here to do.
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Having a preference toward one of the other deserving candidates is fine, but suggesting one of the best defensman in the league, a former Norris winner, a two time cup winner and a two time gold medal winner (all during which he was a team leader in logging minutes) - shouldn't even have been nominated - is weak. Keith might not be a shutdown type of defender, but his hockey sense, quick decisions and being a catalyst in transitioning the puck out of his own end make him an excellent defensemen. Especially when that's combined with being one of the best offensive d-men in the league.
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I don't know what a gold medals and Stanley Cups have to do with an individual award. The Blackhawks are the best team in the league and will probably win the Cup again this year. Keith is part of that, yes, but that doesn't make him a top 3 defenceman in the league. It's a poor argument. It's not even an argument at all.
Here's the NHL's description of the Norris Trophy:
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The James Norris Memorial Trophy is an annual award given to the defenseman who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position.
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I have posted numerous stats to defend my opinion that Keith is average defensively. He is an elite offensive defencemen, but he fails to meet the other part of that criteria.
The only argument you've provided amounts to "he just is", or "watch the game" (which I do).
So tell me again (this time without the condescension) why I'm wrong and deserve to be mocked just because you disagree with my opinion. I know some people find it difficult to make an argument without calling others names.