What happened: Brian Wilde argued that smaller players such as Lane Hutson face a higher bar for award recognition. Tony Marinaro joined Wilde in examining whether the Montreal Canadiens defenseman can eventually win the James Norris Trophy.

Why it matters: Nick Suzuki needed several seasons to break through in Selke Trophy voting. His win came while Aleksander Barkov was unavailable and after Team Canada coach Jon Cooper publicly praised Suzuki.

What to watch: Hutson’s future Norris ballot position and his next Team USA roster decision will test whether sustained performance changes that perception.