2026 James Norris Trophy Odds & Favourites: Best NHL Defenseman
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Jan 20, 2026, 7:03 AM
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Here are the favourites and players predicted to win the 2026 James Norris Trophy for best NHL defenseman.
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Odds to Win the James Norris Trophy for Best NHL Defenseman
| Player | Team | Current Odds | Opening Odds |
| Cale Makar | Avalanche | -714 | +150 |
| Zach Werenski | Blue Jackets | +500 | +1000 |
| Quinn Hughes | Canucks | +2000 | +200 |
| Lane Hutson | Canadiens | +3500 | +3000 |
| Moritz Seider | Red Wings | +4000 | +30000 |
| Miro Heiskanen | Stars | +8000 | +2800 |
| Jakob Chychrun | Capitals | +10000 | +40000 |
| Darren Raddysh | Lightning | +10000 | Off The Board |
| Matthew Schaefer | Islanders | +12500 | +40000 |
| Evan Bouchard | Oilers | +15000 | +2500 |
Last 10 James Norris Trophy Winners
| Year | Player | Team |
| 2025 | Cale Makar | Colorado Avalanche |
| 2024 | Quinn Hughes | Vancouver Canucks |
| 2023 | Erik Karlsson | San Jose Sharks |
| 2022 | Cale Makar | Colorado Avalanche |
| 2021 | Adam Fox | New York Rangers |
| 2020 | Roman Josi | Nashville Predators |
| 2019 | Mark Giordano | Calgary Flames |
| 2018 | Victor Hedman | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 2017 | Brent Burns | San Jose Sharks |
| 2016 | Drew Doughty | Los Angeles Kings |
Who Has Won the Most James Norris Trophies?
| Players | James Norris Trophies | Years Won |
| Bobby Orr | 8 | 1968-75 |
| Nicklas Lidstrom | 7 | 2001-03, 2006-08, 2011 |
| Doug Harvey | 7 | 1955-58, 1960-62 |
| Ray Bourque | 5 | 1987-88, 1990-91, 1994 |
| Erik Karlsson | 3 | 2012, 2015, 2023 |
| Chris Chelios | 3 | 1989, 1993, 1996 |
| Paul Coffey | 3 | 1985-86, 1995 |
| Denis Potvin | 3 | 1976, 1978-79 |
| Pierre Pilote | 3 | 1963-65 |
Teams With the Most James Norris Trophy Winners
| Team | James Norris Trophies |
| Boston Bruins | 14 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 12 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 9 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 8 |
| New York Rangers | 5 |
| New York Islanders | 3 |
| Ottawa Senators | 2 |
| San Jose Sharks | 2 |
| Edmonton Oilers | 2 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 2 |
| Washington Capitals | 2 |
| Los Angeles Kings | 2 |
| St. Louis Blues | 2 |
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