Norris Trophy winners, 1954-2026
Zach Werenski won the 2025-26 Norris Trophy.
Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Bobby Orr, eight times (1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1975). Then Doug Harvey with seven, Nicklas Lidström with seven and Ray Bourque with five. 14 players have won it more than once.
Most wins
Most winners by team
Counted by franchise today: a club that moved keeps its winners, and a club that folded is listed under its own name.
Every winner
The James Norris Memorial Trophy goes to the NHL's best defenseman, the one who shows the greatest all-round ability at the position, voted by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association. Team names are as they were at the time. Seasons are listed by the year they ended in the tables above.
Questions
Who won the 2025-26 Norris Trophy?
Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Who has won the Norris Trophy the most?
Bobby Orr, eight times (1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1975). Then Doug Harvey with seven, Nicklas Lidström with seven and Ray Bourque with five. 14 players have won it more than once.
Which team has the most Norris Trophy winners?
The Boston Bruins, with 14, counted by franchise.
Who won the first Norris Trophy?
Red Kelly of the Detroit Red Wings, in 1953-54.
What is the Norris Trophy?
The James Norris Memorial Trophy goes to the NHL's best defenseman, the one who shows the greatest all-round ability at the position, voted by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association.