Considering he basically had Brent Seabrook results (last season) without Duncan Keith next to him, I'd imagine if you put a 2 time Norris winner next to him, he might look even better than that.
But yes, him, Seabrook, Bouwmeester, Phaneuf, Vlasic, Kronwall, Giordano. These are all guys I'd have in a similar tier. Although Gio may have moved up a level.