To kick things off we will highlight one defenseman on the roster that runs the blue line, Niklas Hjalmarsson. Niklas Hjalmarsson was drafted in the 4th round back in 2005. Originally drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks, Hjalmarsson broke into the league in the 2007-08 season at the age of 20.
Not including the 3 games this season, Hjalmarsson has played in 753 NHL games, putting up 24 goals and 138 assists, more importantly Hjalmarsson has blocked 1493 shots over the course of his career.
Hjalmarsson has averaged more than 100 blocked shots a season. He uses every piece of his body to stop the puck, including his throat.