Norris Trophy Odds 2026: Makar Pulling Away From Hughes; Nobody Else Close
It's still too early to count any chickens, but Cale Makar appears more like a runaway Norris Trophy odds favorite with every passing week.
He's gained more separation from Quinn Hughes, his perennial challenger. Zach Werenski and Adam Fox are the closest to the indomitable duo, but both are well behind the 8-ball, according to the Norris Trophy odds.
📊 Norris Trophy odds 2026
Odds via our best sports betting apps.
📈 2026 Norris Trophy opening odds
Opening odds via FanDuel.
- Cale Makar: +135
- Quinn Hughes: +190
- Zach Werenski: +850
- Rasmus Dahlin: +2100
- Roman Josi: +3000
- Evan Bouchard: +3500
- Adam Fox: +3500
- Miro Heiskanen: +4600
- Lane Hutson: +5500
- Victor Hedman: +5500
- Thomas Harley: +5500
- Josh Morrissey: +5500
- Jake Sanderson: +9000
- Brock Faber: +9000
- Noah Dobson: +9000
📖 Norris Trophy past winners
There hasn't been a repeat Norris Trophy winner in the last nine seasons. Erik Karlsson, who won in 2014-15 and 2022-23, is the last back-to-back winner.
| Season | Player | Team | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Cale Makar | Colorado Avalanche | +1000 |
| 2023-24 | Quinn Hughes | Vancouver Canucks | +1000 |
| 2022-23 | Erik Karlsson | 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 |
| 2015-16 | Drew Doughty | Los Angeles Kings | +500 |
| 2014-15 | Erik Karlsson | San Jose Sharks | +400 |
| 2013-14 | Duncan Keith | Chicago Blackhawks | +1200 |
❓ Norris Trophy FAQs
Who is the 2026 Norris Trophy favorite?
Cale Makar is the 2026 Norris Trophy odds favorite at FanDuel, trading at -275. Those odds imply a 73.33% probability.
Who won the Norris Trophy last season?
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 11, 2025. Expect a similar timeframe for the 2026 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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