2025-26 James Norris Trophy Odds

Kevin Rogers Sports Betting Expert

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Cale Makar, alternate captain for the Colorado Avalanche, has been awarded the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the 2025 NHL season, recognizing him as the league's top defenseman.

Here you can find the odds for the 2024-25 James Norris Trophy:

• Cale Makar (Avalanche) -1800
• Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets) +580
• Quinn Hughes (Canucks) +6000

Odds Provided by Fanduel - Subject to Change(still no odds for the 25-26 trophy)

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WHAT IS THE JAMES NORRIS TROPHY?

The James Norris Trophy is given to the best defenseman in the NHL. The award was named after former Detroit Red Wings owner James Norris, with Red Kelly winning the first award in 1953. 

Doug Harvey won seven of the first nine awards, while Bobby Orr has won eight total which is the most for any player. Cale Makar of the Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche picked up the Norris in 2022, the organization's first-ever win in the category. The past six winners have been first-time recipients, while Erik Karlsson is the most recent two-time winner.

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