Question Do you think Jacob Trouba is a real #1 dman caliber right handed defenceman?
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Click change your vote.Accidentally voted “no.”
I think he would be the second best defenseman on at least five teams.
Accidentally voted “no.”
I think he would be the second best defenseman on at least five teams.
Absolutely, I probably won't call him a #1 dman, but a top pair? Of course.
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Yes i meant #1 dman
Oh, well now the question is confusing since the title and poll question doesn't match your OP
Yes i meant #1 dman
If Trouba isn't a #1, where are guys like Morgan Rielly? Rielly isn't anywhere near a shut down D, but most would consider him a #1. Karlsson? Same thing.
Point is, there aren't any perfect players. Trouba is easily in the top 30 D in the NHL, thus #1.
Then why did you say "1st pair"? Do some proof reading, you kind of ruined this poll now with your conflicting criteria. He's a pretty clear top pairing but not a 1D.
Most people would consider 1D a role, not just the top defenseman on a particular team. There's plenty of teams that don't have anyone to fill that 1D role.