Hughes, Josi, Makar finalists for Norris Trophy

Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Quinn Hughes, Roman Josi and Cale Makar are finalists for this year's Norris Trophy, the NHL announced on Wednesday. The Norris is awarded annually to the "defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position." This is the first Norris Trophy nomination for Hughes, who paced all NHL defensemen this season in assists (75) and points (92) along with 17 goals in 82 games while carrying 24:41 TOI per night.