Buffalo Sabres Awards, NHL Awards-Style
Apr 1, 2015; Buffalo, NY, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman
Zach Bogosian(47) makes a pass during the second period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at First Niagara Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Buffalo Sabres Norris Trophy: Zach Bogosian
The James Norris Memorial Trophy is awarded to the best defenseman, who demonstrates the greatest all-around ability in the position. The Buffalo Sabres winner for this trophy is Zach Bogosian.
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Bogosian didn’t spend the entire year in Buffalo, but once he came to the Sabres, he was a dominant presence on the blueline. He ate up big minutes, which helped to fill the gap left by the trade of Tyler Myers.
In 21 games with the Sabres, Bogosian averaged 26:34 ice time per game. (In comparison, Myers was averaging 25:03, and the next-highest was Josh Gorges, averaging 22:21 before his injury.)
Bogosian not only ate up big minutes, but he was a physical presence on the blueline with plenty of hits and a big body to throw around. He also added seven assists and 38 penalty minutes, plus 51 shots on goal, in 21 games.
Runner-up: Myers, who had 13 points (4-9) in 47 games with Buffalo, including four power-play points, and averaged 25:03/game. Rasmus Ristolainen could arguably be a runner-up as well, averaging 20:36/game and putting up 20 points – including nine power-play points.