In what’s becoming an annual off-season trip, Erik Karlsson is headed back to Las Vegas in June.
This time, though, there’s no guarantee he’ll be coming home a winner.
You’d think the Senators captain, who finished with 16 goals and 82 points this season, would be the odds-on favourite to claim a third Norris Trophy this spring.
And while he was named one of three finalists Friday night, there’s a strong belief he could be in tough against Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings this time around.
Brent Burns of the San Jose Sharks is the other finalist and the winner will be announced June 22 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.