2014 NHL Awards Preview – James Norris Trophy

Apr 24, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) takes a shot in the second period against the Detroit Red Wings in game four of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins

Chara might be slowing down a touch in his later years, but the anchor of the blue line of the President’s Trophy winning Bruins is still a dominant force.  Although he finished just 25th among NHL blueliners in scoring, he still notched 17 goals and 40 points, while posting a +25 rating.

Chara has been a finalist on 5 previous occasions, but has won the award just once, in 2009.