Which three defensemen exemplify what it means to protect the Vegas Golden Knights' goalie? These names certainly come to mind.
The modern NHL defenseman has evolved from being rough and rowdy to being an offensive player with finesse. No longer are you seeing players like Nicklas Lidstrom play a pure defensive style. Instead, players like Erik Karlsson put up 100 points in a single season. It's like Roblox and Fortnite for modern hockey fans. Oh no, here comes the brain rot.