Norris Trophy Odds 2027: Bouchard is the New Favorite
Heading into Oct. 20 play, Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard leads the Norris Trophy odds at +280, followed by Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (+300) and Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes (+400). The top three remain unchanged, with Bouchard holding a narrow advantage over Makar in the early betting market.
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski remains fourth, although his odds have lengthened from +600 to +650. Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson has moved ahead of Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, with Hutson shortening from +950 to +900 and Dahlin drifting to +950. Matthew Schaefer (+1500), Moritz Seider (+2200), and Adam Fox (+2200) round out the leading contenders.
Norris Trophy odds 2027
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Norris Trophy past winners
There hasn't been a back-to-back Norris Trophy winner in the last ten seasons. Nicklas Lidstrom of the Detroit Red Wings was the last to pull off the feat, winning three in a row from 2005-06 to 2007-08. Preseason odds from sportsoddshistory.com.
| Season | Player | Team | Odds from prior to the regular season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Zach Werenski | Columbus Blue Jackets | +1100 |
| 2024-25 | Cale Makar (2) | Colorado Avalanche | +250 |
| 2023-24 | Quinn Hughes | Vancouver Canucks | +1000 |
| 2022-23 | Erik Karlsson (3) | San Jose Sharks | +8000 |
| 2021-22 | Cale Makar | Colorado Avalanche | +400 |
| 2020-21 | Adam Fox | New York Rangers | +3500 |
| 2019-20 | Roman Josi | Nashville Predators | +1600 |
| 2018-19 | Mark Giordano | Calgary Flames | N/A |
| 2017-18 | Victor Hedman | Tampa Bay Lightning | +650 |
| 2016-17 | Brent Burns | San Jose Sharks | +700 |
Norris Trophy FAQs
Who is the Norris Trophy odds favorite?
Cale Makar is the 2027 Norris Trophy odds favorite, listed at +275.
Who won the 2026 Norris Trophy?
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski won the 2026 Norris Trophy, taking down Cale Makar on the Norris Trophy oddsboard. He opened the season at +1100; those odds represent a 8.33% implied probability, according to our odds calculator.
Who won the Norris Trophy in 2025?
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar won the 2025 Norris Trophy. His odds when the market closed were -2500, an implied probability of 96.15%. It's Makar's second Norris Trophy.
Who won the 2024 Norris Trophy?
Quinn Hughes won the Norris Trophy during the 2023-24 season, finishing ahead of Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche and Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators.
When will the Norris Trophy be decided?
Votes from the Professional Hockey Writers' Association must be filed before the Stanley Cup playoffs begin. The 2025 Norris Trophy was named on June 2, 2026. Expect a similar timeframe for the 2027 Norris Trophy.
Which team has the most consecutive Norris Trophy winners?
The Boston Bruins saw Bobby Orr win eight consecutive Norris Trophies.
Who won the most consecutive Norris Trophies?
Orr won eight consecutive Norris Trophies with the Boston Bruins from 1968 to 1975.
Who won the most Norris Trophies?
Orr's eight Norris Trophies are the most, while Nicklas Lidstrom and Doug Harvey won seven.
Which active player has the most Norris Trophies?
Erik Karlsson has won three Norris Trophies, the most of any active player.
Who was the last back-to-back Norris Trophy winner?
Nicklas Lidstrom won three in a row from 2006 to 2008.
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