Norris Not-So-Hopefuls: The Best of the Rest

Let's face it: penning any article reviewing the top choices for this year's James Norris Memorial Trophy would not only be redundant but also a virtual waste of time, being that the conversation still starts (and ends) with Nicklas Lidstrom. For our purposes, let's pretend the soon-to-be seven-time winner turned into Wade Redden this year and the rest of the league has a chance.

So, without further ado, here are the NHL's best rearguards of '08-'09.