Ever since the trophy was adopted, the criteria for winning is the most points as a defenseman. Fans accepted that for many decades, however, that thinking is beginning to shift as people feel the Norris trophy should be one based on a more all-around defensive play or a second trophy should be awarded.
In my opinion, there should be two trophies for defence. One should be for strict points as the most offensive defenseman as well as there should be a second trophy for the most all-around defensive defenseman.