Since 2011-2012, who has been the best Defenseman in the NHL

[Midnight Judges]

This won't be popular but I'm taking Drew Doughty. Maybe he just happens to play well whenever I watch the Kings.

 

[Kryten]

NHL player Derek Morris

 

[Pip]

Karlsson

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

Keith
Suter

Keith was not that great in 2011-2012, but after that he was elite I agree. Still thought Weber should have won the Norris over him in 2013-2014, as Weber had no competent players helping him, whereas the Hawks had:

Keith-Seabrook
Oduya-Hjalmarsson
Leddy-Brookbank

Brookbank was a weakness, but that top 5 is insane.

 

[malkshake]

Toews.

 

[Bobblebee]

Karlsson

 

[winnipegger]

Keith or Doughty for me...Karlsson is a great scorer but for overall game it's those two

 

[member 151739]

Erik Karlsson is the best defenseman in the world and should have 3 Norris trophies. It is him.

 

[NoMessi]

Karlsson, AINEC.

 

[JohnnyTightlips]

Keith.

A Conn Smythe, a Norris, and a vital role in 2 Cups during that timeframe.

 

[H a w k s*]

Shea Weber AINEC

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

It's Karlsson and I personally don't think it's close at all.

Offensively for sure. Overall I don't buy it.

 

[H a w k s*]

Keith.

A Conn Smythe, a Norris, and a vital role in 2 Cups during that timeframe.

2nd most overrated player behind toews

 

[TheMule93]

Karlsson


Keith
Doughty
Weber

Those 4 have stood out from the rest imo. Dunno who I'd say the 5th is. I want to say Hedman but he's only been that tier since 2013-2014. I guess it really is Suter.

 

[Martinez]

I'm a doughty guy. I know, he's totally overrated and I should be ashamed for saying him.

 

[SpookyTsuki]

Karlsson

 

[armani]

Karlsson

 

[Machinehead]

Nick Holden

Yes.

But besides him, Keith.

 

[KoozNetsOff 92]

Karlsson.

Should have at least 3 Norris trophies, got robbed last year.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Keith.

A Conn Smythe, a Norris, and a vital role in 2 Cups during that timeframe.

This.

Keith
Doughty




Karlsson



Some people stop watching when the playoffs start.

 

[Paralyzer008]

I'd have to say Drew Doughty for sure.

Erik Karlsson is probably 2nd and I'll always feel bad that the Sens are a budget team. Doughty has the playoff track record for me to put him ahead.

 

[Syckle78]

EK easily.

 

[Pip]

Erik Karlsson is the best defenseman in the world and should have 3 Norris trophies. It is him.

Yep. It's really unfortunate that he hasn't had a contending lineup surrounding him during this time or nobody would be saying Keith or Doughty.

 

[aufheben]

#2-10 would be more interesting. #1 is Karlsson.

Keith
Letang

 

[Stopsight]

#2-10 would be more interesting. #1 is Karlsson.

Keith
Letang

Over this time period Letang has played a total of 299/430 regular season games. He has missed over 1.5 full seasons. He's not even in consideration