Otherwise it looked pretty fair. Norris trophies usually go to Lidstr…I mean, a good offensive defensemen. And Boyle has had the points, the highlights, and aint too shabby back on D either. Vlasic has been good, no doubt, but from a voters’ standpoint, Boyle would be the Sharks’ best shot at winning that trophy.

I just would have fallen on the side of Boyle were I the one forced to pick..
I’d be jazzed if Vlasic got nominated.

Besides, Plank asked for discussion! :)

but there is no way in hell a guy like vlasic wins the norris these days, that would be cool though, he deserves it.

Hart: Joe Thornton — He controls the offensive play. Team-wise he is 3rd in goals, but leads the team in assists and points.

Norris: I agree on Vlasic. While Boyle and Rob Blake have the prettier numbers, Vlasic is nearly flawless every single shift he is on the ice.

Vezina: Who else are we going to nominate? Boucher hasn’t played enough games to qualify + this would be the 4th or 5th year in a row Nabokov is a runner-up for the trophy.

Calder: Eh… none of the Sharks’ rookies have truly stood out and shown extraordinary skills, but at the same time you have to feel understanding for them considering they play on a team of all-stars. I would nominate Tomas Plihal. Yes, yes he helped Anaheim score a goal, but he has been the only Shark rookie that was never sent back down to Worcester, has slightly better numbers than McGinn, and has been consistent for 61 games this season.

Selke: Patrick Marleau — the guy is a brilliant player that keeps a calm and collected personality on and off the ice, which is a very valuable aspect to a defensive and offensive player. When on defense he doesn’t fold to pressure easily and commit to an opposing player just, because he has the puck; no instead he keeps his head on a swivel and attempts to read the play. Whilst on offense if you watch most of his goals, they’re all off of the weirdest and most unexpected plays, whether it is Marty Turco screwing up in the last minute of play or one of Joe Thornton’s amazing passes through 3 different defenseman, Patty Marleau is there ready to finish it.