2026-2027 NHL Norris Trophy Odds: Bouchard Early Favourite

Evan Bouchard leads the board at +140, with Quinn Hughes next at +340, but the shortest price isn’t automatically the best bet. Compare the complete 2026–27 Norris Trophy odds below, then weigh the leading contenders and plan a budget-conscious NHL Awards wager in Canada.

2026–27 Norris Trophy Odds 🏆

Player	Odds
Evan Bouchard	+140
Quinn Hughes	+340
Cale Makar	+500
Lane Hutson	+1000
Adam Fox	+1400
Matthew Schaefer	+1400
Zach Werenski	+1400
Rasmus Dahlin	+1700
Jake Sanderson	+3000
Jackson LaCombe	+4000
Moritz Seider	+4000
Charlie McAvoy	+5000
Jakob Chychrun	+5000
Miro Heiskanen	+5000
Mikhail Sergachev	+5500
Darren Raddysh	+6600
Roman Josi	+8000
Bowen Byram	+10000
Josh Morrissey	+10000
Owen Power	+10000
Erik Karlsson	+15000
John Carlson	+15000
Shea Theodore	+15000
Travis Sanheim	+15000
Victor Hedman	+15000
Brock Faber	+20000
Dougie Hamilton	+20000
Philip Broberg	+20000
Shayne Gostisbehere	+20000
Thomas Harley	+20000
Vince Dunn	+20000
Brandt Clarke	+25000
Filip Hronek	+25000
Morgan Rielly	+25000
Noah Dobson	+25000
Rasmus Andersson	+25000
Artyom Levshunov	+30000
Cam Fowler	+30000
Carter Yakemchuk	+30000
Cole Hutson	+30000
Devon Toews	+30000
Dmitry Orlov	+30000
Gustav Forsling	+30000
Jaccob Slavin	+30000
K’Andre Miller	+30000
Luke Hughes	+30000
Ryan Shea	+30000
Sam Dickinson	+30000
Zayne Parekh	+30000
Zeev Buium	+30000

Odds courtesy of Sports Interaction. Last updated on Oct 30, 2026.

Recent Norris Trophy Betting Trends 📈

• Winners are typically established, high-profile defencemen. This tends to favour proven top-pairing defencemen over long-shot candidates. From 2016 through 2026, the Norris went to players such as Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes, Erik Karlsson, Adam Fox and Roman Josi, with only a small number of first-time breakout winners.
• Repeat winners are uncommon in the modern era. Cale Makar won twice during the past decade, in 2022 and 2025, but no player has won in consecutive seasons since Nicklas Lidstrom’s three-year run from 2006 to 2008.
• Offensive production is a strong indicator. Most recent winners ranked among the NHL’s leading-scoring defencemen, including Karlsson’s 101-point 2022-23 season, Makar’s 92 points in 2024-25 and Hughes’ 92 points in 2023-24. Power-play role, assists, and total points are key metrics when evaluating Norris futures.

Best Norris Trophy Betting Sites in Canada 🍁

How to Bet on Norris Trophy Odds in Canada 🍁

A Norris futures wager can tie up your stake for months. Decide what you’re comfortable setting aside before choosing a player.

1. Choose a sportsbook. Find an NHL sportsbook that offers Norris odds where you live, and compare its price for your player with another available book.
2. Register and verify. Create your account and complete the required identity and location checks.
3. Set your stake. Deposit an amount within your betting budget; don’t commit money you’ll need before the award is decided.
4. Place the wager. Open the NHL futures section, find the 2026–27 Norris Trophy market, and select your player. Check the offered odds and potential return on the bet slip before confirming.

Understanding Norris Trophy Odds 👓

Positive American odds show the profit on a winning $100 wager. At Makar’s +300, that means $300 profit and a $400 total payout. At Bouchard’s +280, it means $280 profit and a $380 total payout.

A market favourite can still have positive odds. Makar is the shortest-priced player here because his number is lower than the other selections, not because it carries a minus sign.

Decimal odds show the total payout multiplier, including your returned stake. Makar’s 4.00 pays four times the stake on a winning ticket; Bouchard’s 4.25 pays 4.25 times the stake. Subtract your original stake to calculate the profit.

Player	Stake	American Odds	Decimal Odds	Profit if Successful	Total Payout
Evan Bouchard	$10	+275	3.75	$27.50	$37.50
Cale Makar	$10	+300	4.00	$30	$40

Returns scale with your stake, so you don’t need to wager $100 to use these prices.

💡 Use our odds calculator to determine potential payouts and convert between odds formats.

Past Norris Trophy Winners ⏱️

Year	Player	Team
2025	Cale Makar	Colorado Avalanche
2024	Quinn Hughes	Vancouver Canucks
2023	Erik Karlsson	San Jose Sharks
2022	Cale Makar	Colorado Avalanche
2021	Adam Fox	New York Rangers
2020	Roman Josi	Nashville Predators
2019	Mark Giordano	Calgary Flames
2018	Victor Hedman	Tampa Bay Lightning
2017	Brent Burns	San Jose Sharks
2016	Drew Doughty	Los Angeles Kings

NHL Players With the Most Norris Trophies 🏆

Player	Trophies	Years Won
Bobby Orr	8	1968–1975
Doug Harvey	7	1955, 1957–58, 1960–62
Nicklas Lidstrom	7	1998, 2001–03, 2006–08
Ray Bourque	5	1987, 1989–91, 1994
Paul Coffey	3	1985, 1986, 1993
Denis Potvin	3	1976, 1978, 1979
Chris Chelios	3	1989, 1993, 1996
Erik Karlsson	3	2012, 2015, 2023
Cale Makar	2	2022, 2025
Rod Langway	2	1983, 1984
Duncan Keith	2	2010, 2014
Quinn Hughes	1	2024

NHL Teams With the Most Norris Trophy Winners 🥇

Team	Winners
Boston Bruins	14
Montreal Canadiens	12
Detroit Red Wings	9
Chicago Blackhawks	8
New York Rangers	5
New York Islanders	3
Colorado Avalanche	2
Edmonton Oilers	2

How the Norris Trophy Winner is Chosen

The winner is determined by the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA), which awards the James Norris Memorial Trophy to the defenseman who exemplifies the best all-around play in the National Hockey League during the regular season. While PHWA voters officially judge overall ability, if you rack up enough points, shut down a few superstars, and play for a winning team, you should consider writing your acceptance speech.

➡️ Offensive Production

In the NHL today, offensive production isn’t just a bonus for defensemen; it’s practically a job requirement, especially if they want a shot at the Norris Trophy.

Blueliners who can rack up points, power through a power play, and stay on the offensive have a better chance than the best defensive defenders in the league. Sure, old-school defensive play is still important, but the PHWA loves a defenseman who can dangle, dish, and rip a clapper from the blue line.

Goals, assists, and total points are usually the unofficial “winning stat” for Norris Trophy finalists. If a defenseman is near the top of the scoring standings, odds are he’s also near the top of the Norris Trophy odds board.

➡️ Defensive Impact

While scoring numbers catch attention, a defenseman’s ability to shut down opponents, break up plays, and defend against attacks is the heart and soul of this award.

Defensive metrics such as plus/minus, blocked shots, takeaways, and ice time in high-pressure situations are all core voting considerations.

Norris Trophy winners are typically blueliners who can consistently neutralize offensive threats and create openings to score points. Strong defensive instincts, intelligent positioning, and a high hockey IQ are all vital traits for any Norris Trophy contender.

➡️ Team Success

The overall success of a team can have a huge impact on even the strongest defenseman’s chances of winning the Norris Trophy. Voters will generally favour defensemen whose teams perform well throughout the regular season and are top contenders for the Stanley Cup finals.

After all, if a defenseman’s team is winning, it’s assumed they’re doing something right. From shutting down opponents and blocking shots to making their goalie look good, all these intangible factors build a strong case for a Norris candidate. With stronger teams come a larger stage and more attention, making defensemen’s contributions more noticeable.

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