Makar has been named a finalist for the Norris Trophy for the fifth time in his career. The other defensemen in NHL history who have been a finalist five times in their first six seasons are Bobby Orr, Brad Park and Dennis Potvin.

Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes has a chance to become a repeat Norris Trophy recipient. On Tuesday, the NHL named Hughes, Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche and Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets as finalists for the award.

The 26-year-old won the award in 2022, the same season he won the Stanley Cup and was named the winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy. Makar also has a Calder Memorial Trophy to his name and was the EA Sports NHL cover athlete for the video game in 2024.