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Flames' Mark Giordano Wins 2019 Norris Trophy for NHL's Top Defenseman

Bleacher Report | June 20, 2019

Related Topics: Calgary Flames, Mark Giordano, James Norris Memorial Trophy, Tampa Bay Lightning, Victor Hedman, National Hockey League, Brent Burns, Al MacInnis, San Jose Sharks

Calgary Flames defenseman Mark Giordano won the 2019 Norris Trophy on Wednesday.

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The best player to man the blue line in 2019: @MarkGio05! https://t.co/yzZg4kaYSL

Giordano won the award in a landslide, beating out fellow finalists Brent Burns of the San Jose Sharks and Victor Hedman of the Tampa Bay Lightning:

It marks the first career Norris Trophy for the 13-year vet, and he becomes the first Flames player to receive the honor. He also becomes one of the oldest first-time winners ever, per Sportsnet Stats:

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Oldest first-time Norris Trophy winners Al MacInnis: 1998-99 (35 years old) #Flames Mark Giordano: 2018-19 (35 years old) Harry Howell: 1966-67 (34 years old) https://t.

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