Burns is probably the best offensive d-man in the league, Hedman probably the best defensive d-man. But Gio is world class in both departments and the "completest" d-man this season IMO, there's no question he'd absolutely deserve the Norris. Just look at the last few games ... saves a clear goal against Columbus with a ridiculous save while being up 3-2, then scores shorthanded on a breakaway the next game when they are down 0-1, then completely dominates the Canucks. He does it all, scoring 70+ points and being so good defensively ... and doing it all of that at 35? Absolutely ridiculous. I usually don't care too much about those individual trophies, but I'd be gutted for him if he didn't win it this year.
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