Makar vs. Hughes & Depth Being Tested With Girard Out
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In today’s edition, we take a look at the Makar vs. Hughes debate and the team's depth being tested.
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Makar vs. Hughes: Evaluating the 2023-24 Norris Trophy Race
November 25, 2023 by Marko Zlomislic
The race for the 2023-24 Norris Trophy is shaping up to be an all-timer as two names have clearly outstripped the rest of the pack in the early going – Quinn Hughes of the Vancouver Canucks and Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche. The two defenders represent the pinnacle in the evolution of the modern NHL defenseman, defying the limitations of the position and playing a more expansive and rover-like role in all three zones.
Avalanche’s Depth Tested with Girard Entering Assistance Program
November 25, 2023 by Stefano Rubino
The NHL and the National Hockey League Players Association (NHLPA) have announced that Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard has entered the Player Assistance Program. This will make Girard unavailable indefinitely, but will still be paid, as per the rules of the joint program.