Norris Trophy Odds 2026: Two Previous Winners Jostling as Favorites

Reigning champion Cale Makar is the favorite by the Norris Trophy odds, with the Avs megastar trading just ahead of previous winner Quinn Hughes.

Gary Pearson

Last Updated: July 16, 2025 1:56 AM EDT • 5 minute read

Norris Trophy Odds 2026: Makar Just Ahead of Hughes; Werenski in the Mix — Pictured: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar against the Vancouver Canucks as we provide the Norris Trophy Odds 2026. Photo by Isaiah J. Downing via Imagn Images

As dominant as a supernova, Cale Makar is the Norris Trophy odds favorite across our best NHL betting sites as he pursues back-to-back crowns. If the first name that comes to mind isn't Makar when somebody utters the words Norris Trophy, I envy you.

In the thick of last season's race until being sidelined by injury, Quinn Hughes is always lurking. He's also a preeminent blueline force, while Zach Werenski, receiving the third-shortest odds, hopes to reach that status.

Makar scored 30 goals last year, the first time a D-Man has pulled that off in as many years. There are countless reasons he has been compared to Nicklas Lidstrom since joining the league.

So, can anyone stop the Calgary native from winning his third Norris?

📊 Norris Trophy odds 2026

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Evan Bouchard: +2000 via BetMGM

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I can't believe I'm doing this, but I'm shunning Norris Trophy odds favorite Makar, maybe only temporarily.

I'm looking directly north from the Mile High City, my gaze transfixed toward the City of Almost Champions.

Bouchard rarely gets out of third gear in the regular season, one of the few primary reasons he doesn't have a Norris Trophy. He's also been more prone to a harebrained blunder than a rabbit is predisposed to chowing down carrots.

However, the +2000 odds at BetMGM offer too-good-to-refuse value. If he ratchets things up, he can do some damage in this race. Just look at how prolific he is in the playoffs against the league's best teams and players.

Hopefully, Connor McDavid - the Hart Trophy odds favorite - force feeds Bouchard to consume an abundance of Red Bull and smelling salts, although I'm not sure how sustainable a course of action that is.

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📈 2026 Norris Trophy opening odds

Opening odds via FanDuel.

Cale Makar: +135
Quinn Hughes: +190
Zach Werenski: +850
Rasmus Dahlin: +2100
Roman Josi: +3000
Evan Bouchard: +3500
Adam Fox: +3500
Miro Heiskanen: +4600
Lane Hutson: +5500
Victor Hedman: +5500
Thomas Harley: +5500
Josh Morrissey: +5500
Jake Sanderson: +9000
Brock Faber: +9000
Noah Dobson: +9000

📖 Norris Trophy past winners

There hasn't been a repeat Norris Trophy winner in the last nine seasons. Erik Karlsson, who won in 2014-15 and 2022-23, is the last back-to-back winner.

Season	Player	Team	Odds
2024-25	Cale Makar	Colorado Avalanche	+1000
2023-24	Quinn Hughes	Vancouver Canucks	+1000
2022-23	Erik Karlsson	San Jose Sharks	+8000
2021-22	Cale Makar	Colorado Avalanche	+400
2020-21	Adam Fox	New York Rangers	+3500
2019-20	Roman Josi	Nashville Predators	+1600
2018-19	Mark Giordano	Calgary Flames	N/A
2017-18	Victor Hedman	Tampa Bay Lightning	+650
2016-17	Brent Burns	San Jose Sharks	+700
2015-16	Drew Doughty	Los Angeles Kings	+500
2014-15	Erik Karlsson	San Jose Sharks	+400
2013-14	Duncan Keith	Chicago Blackhawks	+1200

❓ Norris Trophy FAQs

Who is the 2026 Norris Trophy favorite?

Cale Makar is the 2026 Norris Trophy odds favorite at FanDuel, trading at +150. Those odds imply a 40% probability.

Who won the Norris Trophy last season?

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar won the 2025 Norris Trophy. His odds when the market closed were -2500, an implied probability of 96.15%. It's Makar's second Norris Trophy.

Who won the 2024 Norris Trophy?

Quinn Hughes won the Norris Trophy during the 2023-24 season, finishing ahead of Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche and Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators.

When will the Norris Trophy be decided?

Votes from the Professional Hockey Writers' Association must be filed before the Stanley Cup playoffs begin. The 2025 Norris Trophy was named on June 11, 2025. Expect a similar timeframe for the 2026 Norris Trophy.

Which team has the most consecutive Norris Trophy winners?

The Boston Bruins saw Bobby Orr win eight consecutive Norris Trophies.

Who won the most consecutive Norris Trophies?

Orr won eight consecutive Norris Trophies with the Boston Bruins from 1968 to 1975.

Who won the most Norris Trophies?

Orr's eight Norris Trophies are the most, while Nicklas Lidstrom and Doug Harvey won seven.

Which active player has the most Norris Trophies?

Erik Karlsson has won three Norris Trophies, the most of any active player.

Who was the last back-to-back Norris Trophy winner?

Nicklas Lidstrom won three in a row from 2006 to 2008.

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Gary Pearson

Gary Pearson has written professionally since 2010, focusing on sports betting since 2014. Before entering the sports betting space, he contributed to the Canadian Press, FanSided, the Hockey Writers, the Calgary Herald, and other publications. His work has also been featured in Sports Illustrated and Bleacher Report. Gary, who consumes sports like a blue whale devours plankton, has a penchant for writing predictions and analyses across several sports, including hockey, soccer, football, tennis, and more. He bets regularly, preferring single-game picks, props, and live betting. While there isn't a sport he has yet to dabble in, Gary prefers betting on soccer, hockey, and football. He studied at various post-secondary institutions, including the University of Calgary, SAIT Polytechnic, and Griffith University, located in Brisbane, Australia. Gary has a marketing degree and completed his bachelor's degree in journalism at Griffith University. He feels strongly that life experience is as essential as post-secondary education, helping formulate more accurate predictions and analyses. Gary believes that competing at a high level of amateur sports during his formative years helped him better understand an athlete's psyche and the nuances and complexities of a team's dynamic, both on and off the playing surface. He feels that knowledge is immeasurably important when offering his analytical expertise. He has lived on five continents and currently resides in Canada.