DLLS Dallas Stars Podcast

The Norris Debate: Why Miro Heiskanen Belongs at the Top

Episode Summary

Could this finally be the year Miro Heiskanen breaks through and earns serious Norris Trophy consideration? Owen Newkirk, Craig Ludwig and Sam Nestler dive deep into whether the Dallas Stars’ franchise defenseman has built the résumé, and the league-wide respect, to challenge perennial favorites like Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes. With Heiskanen logging massive minutes, driving elite defensive results, elevating his offensive production and carrying the Stars’ blue line through major injuries, the crew debates whether his all-around dominance, legacy value, and matchup ability against the NHL’s best players could push him into the top tier of voters’ ballots. They explore how media perception, point totals, team success, and the evolution of Miro’s game all factor into whether he can finally claim a Norris — and what he must do over the final two-thirds of the season to make it happen.

Episode Notes

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Could this finally be the year Miro Heiskanen breaks through and earns serious Norris Trophy consideration? Owen Newkirk, Craig Ludwig and Sam Nestler dive deep into whether the Dallas Stars’ franchise defenseman has built the résumé, and the league-wide respect, to challenge perennial favorites like Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes. With Heiskanen logging massive minutes, driving elite defensive results, elevating his offensive production and carrying the Stars’ blue line through major injuries, the crew debates whether his all-around dominance, legacy value, and matchup ability against the NHL’s best players could push him into the top tier of voters’ ballots. They explore how media perception, point totals, team success, and the evolution of Miro’s game all factor into whether he can finally claim a Norris — and what he must do over the final two-thirds of the season to make it happen.

 

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