I'd have Toews over Josi, Kreider over Miller, but I agree with the rest
What? Josi finished 25 points behind Makar for Norris voting. He was easily the best LHD this season doing it on a mediocre team while everyone else listed did it on a top contender team.
You think so? I know Toews was great this year (honestly one of my favorite players in the league), but Josi almost hit 100 points.
Quoting: HiddenValley
What? Josi finished 25 points behind Makar for Norris voting. He was easily the best LHD this season doing it on a mediocre team while everyone else listed did it on a top contender team.
I'm aware. I also know I get so much flack for this but Josi is so garbage defensively, he has to be that good offensively to have a positive impact. His underlyings defensively are below replacement level. Toews on the other hand was the best defensive defenseman in the sport, cemented himself as an elite defenseman, partnered the Norris winner, and won the cup. I know I'm well in the minority with this, but I Josi's net impact isn't strong enough for me to put him in the top 10 D men in the league. It's why I'd have gone with Toews. Just my two cents