In the NHL Network’s latest list, they ranked the top defensemen in the league “right now”. Erik Karlsson cracked the list, but only at eighth place.
Here are the best defensemen in the league right now! #NHLTopPlayers pic.twitter.com/XO96x7wUiN
— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) August 20, 2023
Despite being ranked sixth in last year’s list, Kris Letang dropped out of the top-20 this year for this network after dealing with a turbulent season that ended up by winning the Masterton Trophy for gutting through with perseverance and dedication to the game.