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NHL Names Norris and Selke Trophy Finalists as Oilers Decry Bouchard Snub

The PHWA’s regular-season ballots set shortlists that spotlight Cale Makar’s sixth straight Norris nod.

Overview

  • The NHL named Rasmus Dahlin, Cale Makar and Zach Werenski as Norris finalists Thursday, following Wednesday’s Selke slate of Anthony Cirelli, Brock Nelson and Nick Suzuki.
  • These shortlists came from Professional Hockey Writers Association ballots filed after the regular season to honor the top defensive forward (Selke) and the top all-around defenseman (Norris).
  • Makar’s nomination is his sixth in a row in his first seven seasons, a streak matched only by Bobby Orr.
  • The Edmonton Oilers posted a video Thursday calling out voters after Evan Bouchard, the league’s top-scoring defenseman with 95 points, was left off the Norris list.
  • Multiple outlets label Suzuki the Selke favorite, and the NHL will announce the award winners in June during the playoffs.