Makar Dethroned in Norris Race by U.S. D-Men
Cale Makar, the Avs' blue-line wizard who's owned the Norris chatter for years, suddenly finds himself bumped from the top spot by a duo of American defenders heating up at the perfect time. Pollsters at The Hockey News shake up their rankings just as GMs return from the Olympic break, spotlighting Yanks who blend shutdown grit with offensive pop. This shift signals bigger changes in the race, with playoff positioning amplifying every Norris vote.
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