Hard to believe it's a first, but better late than never. Lightning standout Victor Hedman on Friday was named one of the three finalists for the Norris Trophy, given to the best defenseman in the NHL.
"Just playing with good players," Hedman said to the Tampa Bay Times Joe Smith. "I'm being put in situations to be successful. I've obviously felt more comfortable on the power play.
More of what he told Smith (here).
The other finalists are Brent Burns of San Jose, and Ottawa's Erik Karlsson.
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