James Norris Memorial Trophy Winners
Awarded to the NHL's top defenseman — the player who demonstrates the greatest all-round ability on the blue line.
All 40 James Norris Memorial Trophy winners in the prospuck database, newest first.
Most Wins
| # | Winner | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicklas Lidstrom | 7 |
| 2 | Ray Bourque | 5 |
| 3 | Chris Chelios | 3 |
Winners by Year
| Season | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Zach Werenski |
| 2024-25 | Cale Makar |
| 2023-24 | Quinn Hughes |
| 2022-23 | Erik Karlsson |
| 2021-22 | Cale Makar |
| 2020-21 | Adam Fox |
| 2019-20 | Roman Josi |
| 2018-19 | Mark Giordano |
| 2017-18 | Victor Hedman |
| 2016-17 | Brent Burns |
| 2015-16 | Drew Doughty |
| 2014-15 | Erik Karlsson |
| 2013-14 | Duncan Keith |
| 2012-13 | P.K. Subban |
| 2011-12 | Erik Karlsson |
| 2010-11 | Nicklas Lidstrom |
| 2009-10 | Duncan Keith |
| 2008-09 | Zdeno Chara |
| 2007-08 | Nicklas Lidstrom |
| 2006-07 | Nicklas Lidstrom |
| 2005-06 | Nicklas Lidstrom |
| 2003-04 | Scott Niedermayer |
| 2002-03 | Nicklas Lidstrom |
| 2001-02 | Nicklas Lidstrom |
| 2000-01 | Nicklas Lidstrom |
| 1999-00 | Chris Pronger |
| 1998-99 | Al MacInnis |
| 1997-98 | Rob Blake |
| 1996-97 | Brian Leetch |
| 1995-96 | Chris Chelios |
| 1994-95 | Paul Coffey |
| 1993-94 | Ray Bourque |
| 1992-93 | Chris Chelios |
| 1991-92 | Brian Leetch |
| 1990-91 | Ray Bourque |
| 1989-90 | Ray Bourque |
| 1988-89 | Chris Chelios |
| 1987-88 | Ray Bourque |
| 1986-87 | Ray Bourque |
| 1981-82 | Chicago Blackhawks |
Winner lists cover the seasons in the prospuck database; earlier history is added as coverage extends back. All NHL trophies →