Jakob Chychrun receives zero votes for 2026 Norris Trophy despite leading all NHL defensemen in goals
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Key Points:
- Jakob Chychrun, despite leading NHL defensemen with 26 goals and scoring 60 points, received zero votes for the 2026 Norris Trophy, which honors the league’s top defenseman.
- Chychrun was one of six defensemen to score 20 or more goals, yet was omitted from all ballots after only receiving one fifth-place vote in 2025.
- Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski won the Norris Trophy with 113 first-place votes, tallying 81 points in 75 games and becoming the sixth American defenseman to win the award.
- Werenski led or ranked near the top in multiple defensive statistical categories and tied the Blue Jackets franchise record for assists in consecutive seasons.
- Werenski accepted the award while hosting a family barbecue shortly after the birth of his son, emphasizing the importance of his teammates and support system in his success.