Werenski Breaks Through To Win His First Norris Trophy

The Norris Trophy has a first-time winner, and that alone gives the league a fresh talking point heading into summer. A new name at the top of the defense pyramid always shifts the conversation, especially when the usual heavyweights were still very much in the mix. The vote underscores how competitive this race was from start to finish, with one standout season finally separating itself from the pack.