Shea Weber: Norris near-miss, Stanley Cup dream

Shea Weber, a dominant defenseman, has experienced several close calls in his pursuit of the Norris Trophy, finishing second in voting on multiple occasions. His former general manager, David Poile, suggested an aggregate award for the best defenseman over several years might better reflect Weber's consistent excellence.

Despite near misses for individual honors, Weber's ultimate aspiration is to win the Stanley Cup with his team. His career has been marked by a strong team-first mentality, often downplaying personal accolades. This humility is deeply rooted, stemming from his upbringing in Sicamous, British Columbia, a small town that produced several NHL players.