The NHL season is nearing its completion, and it's not too late to build up your futures portfolio as markets are open for all the major awards.
The latest: Erik Karlsson is having a shocking bounce-back campaign that may earn him a trade to a contender, Rasmus Dahlin is taking a huge leap in his fifth season and Josh Morrissey is flashing more offensive skill than ever.
Check out the latest Norris Trophy odds.
Norris Trophy odds
Check out the latest odds to win the Norris Trophy. Click linked odds to add selection to your betslip.
Player | Odds (Mar. 6) | Odds (Mar. 1) |
Erik Karlsson | -275 | -240 |
Adam Fox | +550 | +500 |
Josh Morrissey | +800 | +1,000 |
Rasmus Dahlin | +900 | +900 |
Cale Makar | +2,000 | +2,000 |
Dougie Hamilton | +2,500 | +5,000 |
Quinn Hughes | +3,000 | N/A |
Roman Josi | +6,000 | +6,000 |
Miro Heiskanen | +7,500 | +7,500 |
Victor Hedman | +8,000 | +8,000 |
Odds as of 1:23 p.m. on 03/06/2023.
Best odds to win the Norris Trophy
Best value: Karlsson (-275)
After producing just 55 points over the past two seasons, it seemed fair to assume Karlsson's best days were behind him entering 2022-23.
Surprisingly, the San Jose Sharks star is on pace to shatter his career-high in points, and it's apparent that he's as dynamic an offensive force as ever.
Erik Karlsson is so cool pic.twitter.com/1T2jBlODEg
— Dimitri Filipovic (@DimFilipovic) February 15, 2023
Karlsson leads all defencemen in points by a significant margin, which often has an outsized importance in determining who wins this award. He's also a feel-good story that could resonate with voters.
The Swede's biggest issues are that his work on the defensive end of the ice is less than spectacular and a series of injuries have resulted in him failing to top 56 games in any season since 2017-18.
Other Norris Trophy choices
Best value: Dahlin (+900)
Dahlin didn't look like much of a Norris candidate before the season, but his game has found a new level.
The 22-year-old is consistently lighting the lamp and posting rock-solid possession metrics while taking on a heavier defensive burden than he ever has before for the Buffalo Sabres.
THERE IS NO ONE LIKE RASMUS DAHLIN 🤩#LetsGoBuffalo pic.twitter.com/Sxln67whKj
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) January 8, 2023
Dahlin's scoring may slow down a touch, but he's at an age where his breakout feels legitimate — and his team looks more competent than expected. Right now he's well above a point per game and he's got more durability and defensive spine than Karlsson.
There's a reason the Sabres took him with the first overall pick in the 2018 draft, and his all-around game could result in a Norris win.
Player to watch: Morrissey (+800)
Morrissey entered the season without even earning Norris Trophy votes or clearing 37 points in a single campaign.
He's already obliterating that number and served as a crucial offensive engine for a strong Winnipeg Jets team. The 27-year-old has evolved as a power-play quarterback while retaining his defensive capabilities and producing excellent possession numbers.
Morrissey has always been a defenceman with a strong reputation, but he's rarely been considered the type of player capable of winning this award.
That could change this season if he finished strong — especially if he winds up leading his team in points. He did that for much of 2022-23 and it's still within reach if Kyle Connor cools off.