Michigan native Zach Werenski wins 2026 Norris Trophy

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Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski won the 2026 Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman. Werenski, a Michigan native, is the first Blue Jackets player to win the award, finishing ahead of Cale Makar and Rasmus Dahlin. Detroit's Moritz Seider finished fifth in voting. Seider had a career-high 60 points this season and previously played in the Winter Olympics. The Red Wings have nine Norris Trophy winners in their history.


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