Watch: Kings release 'Doughty for Norris' campaign video

While the nominees for this year's awards are yet to be revealed, the Los Angeles Kings have gotten ahead of the game, releasing a video highlighting defenseman Drew Doughty's credentials for the Norris Trophy.

Awarded to the NHL's top all-around defenseman, Doughty won the Norris Trophy in 2015-16 after finishing as runner-up the season prior.

But does he have the credentials to take home the honor again this season?

Through 78 contests, the Kings blue-liner has notched nine goals and 48 assists, outpaced by only six defenders league-wide. Meanwhile, his 26:45 in average ice time only trails Minnesota's Ryan Suter by a mere nine seconds.

If those numbers don't make the case, how about this endorsement from Connor McDavid?

"In my mind, he's probably the best defenseman in the league," the Edmonton Oilers superstar states in the video. "He's tough to play against defensively. He can get up and score offensively. He likes to have a lot of fun out there as well."

The NHL Awards are held annually in June.

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