Deen’s Daily: Makar Wins Norris; Can Avs and Devils Strike a Deal?

The Avalanche’s superstar defenseman took home the Norris Trophy. In Florida, the Panthers and Oilers are prepping for a crucial Game 4 matchup. Also, the Devils have a need and the Avs have something they can use. Is there a deal to be made?

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — June 12.

Colorado Hockey Now

Cale Makar was announced as the Norris Trophy winner on Wednesday, taking home the top defenseman of the year honor for the second time in his career. Makar had 176 first place votes out of 191 voters.

For the fourth year in a row, I was among the voters on the several awards that are voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association. Makar had my vote for the Norris. Here’s why.

Also, with the offseason coming up quickly, I shared my first edition of Offseason Musings. Check it out below and join the discussion in the comments section.

Read More: Offseason Musings: Rumors Galore — An Avalanche of Opportunities to Explore

Stanley Cup Final Series

Game 1: EDM 4-3 OT (Series: 1-0 EDM)
Game 2: FLA 5-4 OT (Series: 1-1 tied)
Game 3: FLA 6-1 (Series: 2-1 FLA)
Game 4: EDM at FLA (Thursday, June 12)
Game 5: FLA at EDM (Saturday, June 14)
Game 6: EDM at FLA (Tuesday, June 17)
Game 7: FLA at EDM (Friday, June 20)

Around The NHL

New Jersey Hockey Now: The Devils have a glaring need at the 3C position and two guys on the Avs’ roster could make sense. One is Colorado’s current third-line center, the other is a New Jersey native. Can the two teams strike a deal?

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Penguins welcomed new head coach Dan Muse on Wednesday. But amid his press conference, a bombshell news story started to break. Are the Penguins up for sale, again? And Mario Lemieux wants back in? Apparently so.

Here’s Dan Kingerski’s angle of this latest whopper news story.

Philly Hockey Now: Another Stars forward has hit the rumor mill and the Flyers could make sense as a landing spot.

Florida Hockey Now: The Panthers expect the best of the Oilers in Game 4 tonight.