Who do you think will be the defensman to finally?

Question

beat Lidstrom for the Norris? He's won it for like the past 3 years in a row and countless times before that. He's on a streak now.....who do you think will be the d-man to finally beat him at his own game?

(BTW, Yahoo wanted to put this in Jokes and Riddles, lmao.)

Answer 1

Lidstrom (barring injury ) will win it again this season. Like everyone has already mentioned Phanuef is the odds on favorite to take over as the top D but I think Mike Green (Capitals) will eventually enter the mix and if the Blackhawks have a big season then Brian Campbell surely will get a lot of the credit and therefore some votes. Since offense is a huge part of the voters thought process those 3 seem to be the best bets among the younger guys but dont discount Nick Kronwall. He is learning from the best how to be one of the best and really elevated his game last year.  

Answer 2

Rory Fitzpatrick

Answer 3

Hi

When Lidstrom retires Ericsson will start to win it.Swede to Swede, Wing to Wing.

Thank You

Answer 4

I think Lidstrom will continue winning it every year till he retires.  After that though, I'll have to say Phaneuf, especially since guys like Zubov and Neidermeyer will probably retire before Lidstrom.  Duncan Keith is a good answer too, but I think it will be a few more years before he will win it.

Answer 5

I would have to say Dion Phaneuf. He can do it all and is only going to get better.

Answer 6

Dion Phaneuf as everyone says is the next but don't be surprised if Johnny Odo-ya of the Devils is in the running soon too.

Answer 7

Dion Phaneuf. There are a few others that could do it if they were to have a career year, but Phaneuf has the best chance.

Answer 8

Either Phaneuf or Pronger

Answer 9

Dion Phaneuf. There are other candidates, but Phaneuf has the best chance.

Answer 10

I'm gonna have to agree with pretty much everyone here and say Dion Phaneuf.

Answer 11

it could be: phaneuf, pronger, niedermyer, chara, zubra, gongar, or more people but i still think lidstorm will probaly win but other than lidstorm then phaneuf (he's my favourite player by the way)

Answer 12

Dion Phaneuf

I'm not just saying it because the other two said it.

Answer 13

Phaneuf, no doubt. But it'll take a while.

Answer 14

Duncan Keith.

I think this 3rd year kid has come a long way with the Hawks.  He's continued to improve every year whether it be on offense or defense and the Hawks have paralleled him in their progress.  The kid is solid, staying away from injury like Lidstrom has done in his career.  He plays smart and at 26 will continue to refine his game where he should challenge for the Norris trophy some day.

Answer 15

Although I hate to say it, it will probably be Dion Phaneuf, if he can start taking less penalties. He's got it all. And he's on the cover of NHL 09.