I think only McAvoy would be considered their best this season, had he been healthy, because of the three-zone aspect.
Carlo has easily been their best defenseman this season, though, which is funny because I thought after last year his future was already decided for him. Should have seen my twitter mentions and DMs last season saying he’s a bottom-pair or No. 5 D (think it was Fluto who wrote that piece?) because he was struggling.
This season he’s been top-pair material on his own regard. When on the ice with Chara this season, he’s the one doing the carrying. I think the difference maker is the hitting and physicality as he’s also on pace to increase his hits by approximately 120% or so.
I really think Carlo still has room to grow, too.