Elliotte Friedman

It's it's not a legacy award and should never be viewed that way.

But.

I mean, what a year that Tampa had and, and John Cooper, the way he guided that group with so many injuries, um, to a really great record and, um, just, uh, a real solid regular season.

And that's what it's based upon, right?

Then the votes are cast, of course, before the playoffs start.

Um,

I have no problem with the result there.

So congrats to him and congrats to Zach Wierenski too.

First Norris Trophy for him.

Very well deserved.

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Make it legendary.

Elliot, we had a legendary dinner here in Raleigh on Wednesday night, the day off in between games one and two of the Stanley Cup final.

That is worth shouting out.

The Angus Barn in Raleigh, a very popular spot.