Norris Trophy Odds 2027: Makar Favored Over Hughes
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- Who are the top contenders for the 2027 NHL Norris Trophy?
- Cale Makar is favored to win a third Norris, with reigning winner Zach Werenski and Quinn Hughes in pursuit
- Track the odds movement for the NHL’s top defensemen throughout the 2026-27 season
The 2027 Norris Trophy odds have Cale Makar favored to win the NHL’s best defenseman award at +300 at DraftKings as of September 29, 2026. Quinn Hughes and reigning winner Zach Werenski are among his top challengers.
The James Norris Memorial Trophy (known as the Norris Trophy) is given every year to the defenseman who exhibits the best all-around ability at his position. Zach Werenski broke through in 2026, winning his first Norris on the back of a record-setting season in Columbus and denying Cale Makar a third.
We’ll be tracking odds on the top Norris candidates available at sportsbooks all season long, giving you comprehensive coverage on how the futures fluctuate for different defensemen around the league. Makar headlines the field as the betting favorite, with Quinn Hughes and reigning winner Werenski right behind. Compare NHL betting apps for more on where to bet these markets.
2027 Norris Trophy Odds
Norris Trophy odds as of September 29, 2026 at DraftKings. Odds are subject to change.Cale Makar enters opening night as the Norris favorite, chasing a third, with Quinn Hughes next and reigning winner Zach Werenski just behind. Rasmus Dahlin, Moritz Seider, Lane Hutson and Evan Bouchard round out the next tier. Makar returned to full practice before opening week after his lower-body issue.
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2027 Norris Trophy Top Contenders
- [September 29]: As the season opens, Zach Werenski drifts from around +550 on September 15 to +642 in consensus Norris odds. Cale Makar remains the favorite at +295, ahead of Quinn Hughes (+400) and Rasmus Dahlin (+742).
- [September 15]: Makar leads the consensus odds around +300 as camps open, followed by Hughes (+400), Werenski (+550) and Dahlin (+700). Makar begins camp on a light program because of a lower-body issue.
- [September 3] Books open the 2026-27 Norris market with Cale Makar the favorite at +300, Quinn Hughes (+400) next, and reigning winner Zach Werenski (+550) third. Rasmus Dahlin follows at +700.
Norris Trends to Consider
- Availability matters, but perfect attendance is not required. Werenski played 75 of 82 games in his 2026 win, missing seven regular-season games.
- Playoff pedigree matters. Adam Fox won in 2021 despite the Rangers missing the playoffs, and Werenski did the same with Columbus in 2026.
- It isn’t an offense-only award. A Norris winner has to play at an elite level in all facets of the game, including the power play, the penalty kill, and even strength.
- You don’t have to hit 90 points. Werenski won the 2026 Norris with 81 points and a record-setting two-way season, proving elite production paired with defense can top a pure point-chase.
Last 10 Norris Trophy Winners
| Year | Player | Games Played | Goals | Assists | Points | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Zach Werenski (Columbus Blue Jackets) | 75 | 22 | 59 | 81 | 28 |
| 2024-25 | Cale Makar (Colorado Avalanche) | 80 | 30 | 62 | 92 | 26 |
| 2023-24 | Quinn Hughes (Vancouver Canucks) | 82 | 17 | 75 | 92 | 24 |
| 2022-23 | Erik Karlsson (San Jose Sharks) | 82 | 25 | 76 | 101 | 32 |
| 2021-22 | Cale Makar (Colorado Avalanche) | 77 | 28 | 58 | 86 | 23 |
| 2020-21 | Adam Fox (New York Rangers) | 55 | 5 | 42 | 47 | 22 |
| 2019-20 | Roman Josi (Nashville Predators) | 69 | 16 | 49 | 65 | 30 |
| 2018-19 | Mark Giordano (Calgary Flames) | 78 | 17 | 57 | 74 | 35 |
| 2017-18 | Victor Hedman (Tampa Bay Lightning) | 77 | 17 | 46 | 63 | 27 |
| 2016-17 | Brent Burns (San Jose Sharks) | 82 | 29 | 47 | 76 | 31 |
Zach Werenski’s 2026 win was his first Norris Trophy, and it came on a record-setting season for a Columbus blueliner: 22 goals, 59 assists and 81 points in 75 games. He became the sixth American-born player to win the award, edging Cale Makar and Rasmus Dahlin in the vote.
Players with Multiple Norris Trophies
| Player | Norris Trophies |
|---|---|
| Bobby Orr | 8 |
| Doug Harvey | 7 |
| Nicklas Lidstrom | 7 |
| Ray Bourque | 5 |
| Chris Chelios | 3 |
| Paul Coffey | 3 |
| Pierre Pilote | 3 |
| Denis Potvin | 3 |
| Erik Karlsson | 3 |
| Duncan Keith | 2 |
| Rod Langway | 2 |
| Brian Leetch | 2 |
| Larry Robinson | 2 |
| Cale Makar | 2 |
Cale Makar (2022, 2025) and Erik Karlsson (three wins) remain the only active players with multiple Norris Trophies. At 27, Makar has plenty of time to add to his case and chase the legends with three or more.
Zach Werenski, fresh off his first win, will try to become the next multiple-time winner as he defends the crown in 2026-27.
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