On the blue line, Josh Morrissey continues to deliver strong two‑way play for Winnipeg. With five goals and 18 assists for 23 points and a team‑leading plus‑9 rating among defensemen, Morrissey has shown that he can contribute offensively while remaining defensively responsible. He leads all Jets defensemen in ice time, averaging 24:36 per game, which highlights his importance in all situations including penalty kill and power play.

This season the Jets’ overall defence has not been as dominant as in past seasons, after finishing first in the league in goals against per game over the last two seasons. Winnipeg now sits 13th with a 2.86 goals against average with Morrissey’s steady play helping prevent the defensive drop-off from becoming catastrophic. His ability to move the puck, support forwards, and quarterback special teams makes him a cornerstone of the defensive unit even as the team works through challenges with consistency and roster adjustments.

Given his performance so far, many fans may see Morrissey as a leading candidate for the Norris trophy this season. Do you think this is doable for the defenseman many call “Josh Norrisey”

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