Elliotte Friedman

So, I mean, the awards that the PHWA vote on, like the Hart, the Norris, Selke, you know, go down the list.

Five names you put on the ballot for each award there.

However, with the Jack Adams and I believe also to the Vesna that the GMs vote on, it's only three spots on the ballot.

Do you know why it's different?

Okay.

Because, and I suppose, you know, maybe this is a unique year, not unlike the Norris, where you're looking at the Jack Adams in particular, and there's three, four guys easy where you could look at and say, absolutely, that is a very worthy candidate of winning the whole thing.

And I'm sure there's examples in the past where an additional fourth or fifth place vote can make a difference in the slotting.

And with how tight this one was, I mean...

Maybe if the there's five names to put on the ballot, does does that ultimately play a role in in the final tally?

Maybe.

But I still think like I'm with you for each this.

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.