Always a top defenseman, Duncan Keith emerged offensively with 61 points in 79 games for the Blackhawks this season, second only to Ottawa's Erik Karlsson. He was among the top 10 defensemen in plus/minus and averaged more than 24 minutes of ice time.
The 2010 Norris Trophy winner could be adding another to his résumé, which also includes two Olympic gold medals and two Stanley Cups.
Awards history | Norris Trophy
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ESPN Forecast: Who should win the Norris Trophy?
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