JAMES NORRIS MEMORIAL TROPHY
The James Norris Trophy is awarded annually "to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-around ability in the position," as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association.
NICKLAS LIDSTROM -
Detroit Red Wings
· Earned his eighth nomination as Norris finalist in the past nine seasons; has won the award
four times, from 2001 through 2003 and last season.
· Third in the NHL in ice time per game (27:29), tied for third overall and first among defensemen with a +40 rating; fifth among defensemen in scoring with 62 points (13 goals, 49 assists).
SCOTT NIEDERMAYER -
Anaheim Ducks
· A Norris finalist for the third consecutive season; won the award with New Jersey in 2004, finished second with Anaheim in 2006.
· Led all defensemen in scoring with career-high totals in assists (54) and points (69).
· Ranked second in the NHL in average ice time per game (27:30).
CHRIS PRONGER -
Anaheim Ducks
· A Norris Trophy finalist for the fourth time; captured the award in 2000 and finished third in 1998 and 2004 with the
St. Louis Blues.
· Tallied his second-highest point total with 59 (13 goals, 46 assists) despite missing 16 games; fourth in the NHL in ice time per game (27:05).