In the NHL, it's usually the superstar forwards who draw most of the attention. Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin and Phil Kessel filling the net is what always finds its way on highlight reels.
But it's usually defense that wins championships, and this list of the NHL's top 50 defensemen will pay homage to the guys whose job it is to prevent Crosby, Ovechkin and Kessel from scoring.
Duncan Keith of the Chicago Blackhawks won the Norris Trophy last season, but is he really the best defenseman in the NHL?
What about Shea Weber of the Nashville Predators? How about Weber's former partner, Ryan Suter of the Minnesota Wild? P.K. Subban has the biggest contract, but is he the best defenseman?
The best defensemen can do it all—score, serve as a No. 1 who can shut down the league's top scorers, skate, hit and play monster minutes. Some players don't do it as well as others, while some players possess only some of those attributes.
This list will definitively answer those questions, as there is no room for debate with this ranking. It is flawless and above reproach, so any complaints will fall on deaf ears.
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