Jordan Spence earns more Norris Trophy votes than Drew Doughty
The injury suffered by Drew Doughty creates a major hole on the Los Angeles Kings defense, one that is tough to replace with just one player. However, the player who should benefit the most is Jordan Spence.
The former fourth round pick should step into the top line for the Los Angeles Kings while Doughty is out as he recovers from the fractured ankle. The added ice time should help Spence have a breakout season for the Kings.
In the end, Spence will emerge as one of the top defensemen in the NHL. When considering that Doughty will be missing maybe half the season, the defensemen on the roster who receives the most Norris Trophy votes won't be Doughty but rather Jordan Spence.