Norris Trophy Futures: The Defenseman Race Heats Up

The 2026-27 Norris Trophy race is already taking shape, and the betting markets are starting to separate the elite blue-liners from the pretenders. Every season, a handful of defensemen emerge as legitimate Hart Trophy contenders, and this year's odds are telling us who the smart money thinks will be in the conversation. The lines are moving, which means sharp bettors and front offices are already identifying which defensemen are positioned to have career years.