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Norris Trophy Odds 2027: Makar Opens As Favorite To Win For Third Time

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski won the Norris Trophy last year, but it's Cale Makar leading the way to start the year.
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar warms up as we look at the latest Norris Trophy odds.
Pictured: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar warms up as we look at the latest Norris Trophy odds. Photo by Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
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The latest Norris Trophy odds have a familiar name at the top: Colorado Avalanche blueliner Cale Makar. The superstar burst onto the scene as the league's top rookie in 2020, and has already claimed top d-man honors twice, winning in 2022 and 2025. 

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski won the 2026 Norris Trophy. Werenski secured the award by capturing 113 first-place votes after tallying 22 goals and 81 points, and he opens as the third-favorite this season. Quinn Hughes of the Minnesota Wild is the man sandwiched by the winners from the last two seasons.


📊 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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