Adam Fox Named Finalist for Norris Trophy Share this story Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images Adam Fox was one of the NHL’s top rookies last season, ultimately snubbed with a fourth place finish in Calder Trophy voting, but this year he has turned the tables by securing a Norris Trophy nomination as one of the league’s top defenders. April 30, 2019: Traded to #NYR. May 2, 2019: Signed first pro contract. June 9, 2021: Selected as a Norris Trophy Finalist. Fox is the first Rangers defender to be nominated for the Norris Trophy since Brian Leetch who won the award for the second time 1996-97. Leetch finished third in voting the season prior, and also took home the award in 1991-92.