I'm a Carolina fan and I wouldn't have the Canes this high. The defense has the potential to be that good, but I don't feel comfortable saying that they're there at the moment. Hanifin had a very encouraging finish to the season, but we're only talking about a ~quarter season of Top 4 caliber play. Faulk is coming off of a disappointing 16-17, relative to expectations.
Voted SJ, with the reigning Norris winner (Burns), Vlasic and two proven, solid complimentary Top 4 defensemen in Braun and Martin.