[News] Norris Finalists: Suter, Subban, Letang

[TurnedTheCorner]

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Letang, Subban and Suter named finalists for the Norris Trophy.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=6...id=DL|NHL|home

[East Coast Flame]

Kind of silly to nominate two others. Might as well just give it to Suter now.

[nik-]

Should be Subban imo

[TurdFerguson]

but...but...but...Suter was paired with Brodin all year...

wait, what?

Suter SHOULD win this but who the hell knows how voting works now.

[bubbsy]

yup Subban has to win this. He was a beast during the season and a PP machine.

[bucksmasher]

Subban still too much of a mouthpiece to deserve it IMO.

[Northendzone]

guess the writers were not watching the flames this year......award should go to Butler - subban should be the bridesmaid

[East Coast Flame]

Suter had almost as many points as Subban, while playing almost 4 minutes more a game, against much tougher competition. Not even close IMO.

[the_only_turek_fan]

I like Doughty and Peitroangelo.

[Flabbibulin]

Originally Posted by East Coast Flame

Suter had almost as many points as Subban, while playing almost 4 minutes more a game, against much tougher competition. Not even close IMO.

Subban had 7 more goals in 6 fewer games. A better +/-, a lot more hits, more PPP. Suter takes blocked shots and TOI. I suppose not being on as "good" of a team plays into it as well.

[FlamesAddiction]

Subban really took strides this year. He has become a smarter player and a better team player, but I don't think he is quite there yet.

I do think he will get there though.

I have to take Suter.

[troutman]

I'd take Keith or Chara on my team before any of these nominees.

[chockfullofgoodness]

Originally Posted by bucksmasher

Subban still too much of a mouthpiece to deserve it IMO.

Not sure what that has to do with his ability as a denfenceman. Subban is elite and deserving of this.

[Imported_Aussie]

This depends if they want to award the best defenceman (Suter) or the best offensive defenceman (Subban).
I would pick Suter, personally, but Subban does have the East coast factor, as well as putting up a lot of points, so I could see him winning on that basis

[sun]

Originally Posted by troutman

I'd take Keith or Chara on my team before any of these nominees.

Chara in his prime, yes. Chara currently, no way. He's on the decline.

[kyuss275]

I remember a discussion on CP and a lot of posters would not want Subban on the flames. I still shake my head at those posters.

Tough to pick a winner out of that group, they are all great. I will go with Letang.

[PeteMoss]

Originally Posted by Imported_Aussie

This depends if they want to award the best defenceman (Suter) or the best offensive defenceman (Subban).
I would pick Suter, personally, but Subban does have the East coast factor, as well as putting up a lot of points, so I could see him winning on that basis

Its pretty well always been best offensive defenseman. You can't win unless you put up a ton of points.

[automaton 3]

I think Suter takes this.

[Miniac]

Subban deserves it and next season it will be Brodie

[SebC]

Originally Posted by East Coast Flame

Suter had almost as many points as Subban, while playing almost 4 minutes more a game, against much tougher competition. Not even close IMO.

I've always felt that the guy who gets his points in fewer minutes is, all else being equal, the better player.