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In just his second NHL season, Adam Fox won the James Norris Memorial Trophy. He joined Hall of Famer Bobby Orr as the only two defensemen in league history to win that award during their sophomore seasons.

Acquired by the Rangers from the Carolina Hurricanes for two draft picks in 2019, Fox quickly became one of the NHL's elite all-around blueliners. A smooth-skating, gifted puck-mover, the 5'11," 182-pounder is part of a growing group of young, smaller rearguards using their speed and puck-handling skills to good effect on offense as well as in their own zone.

With 31 points in 32 games, the 24-year-old Fox is on pace to exceed last season's career-best 74-point performance. He's among the league leaders for defensemen in points and among the leaders in ice time, averaging 25:04 per game. Signed through 2028-29, he'll be the linchpin of the Rangers' blue line for at least the end of this decade.