Who is the BEST D-MAN in the League

[TOGuy14]

I personally voted Hedman. I think his size and overall two way game make him ideal in all situations.

 

[HanSolo]

It kills me to say this, but as someone who values defensive play in defensemen above offense, it's Doughty. At least this year.

Hedman could be in the mix if not for injuries.

Karlsson's great offense is tough to ignore putting him third. And yes I know he's not inept defensively. In any case he's in an off year so I don't think it's controversial to put him third.

 

[Healthy DiPietro]

Karlsson was in a cast from june to september, he'd blow the competition out of the water this season if he wasn't.

 

[joe dirte]

this year it was hedman then doughty.

overall doughty number 1.

 

[Sam Spade]

Hedman and Doughty, I'm not picking up one.

 

[Sol]

Doughty

 

[TMLeafs17]

Gonna assume this is for this year and there’s no way it’s Karlsson. No way.

 

[Peggy]

byfuglien

 

[KoozNetsOff 92]

Given Karlsson's track record, I think he deserves the benefit of one off season. Y'all were quick to write OV off after last season and Crosby after the first 25 games this season, the guys at the top every year deserve some benefit of the doubt.

Doughty and Hedman top 3.

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

Doughty
Hedman
Karlsson

 

[Elvs]

"who is" sounds pretty present oriented to me. But if not then I retract my complaint

There's a difference between being the best player and having the best season, even in the "present".

A couple of months into last season people called Patrice Bergeron 'done'. Anze Kopitar is another example.

 

[SotasicA]

I'll doughtily answer Doughty. Because Doughty is such a doughty man. Possibly the doughtiest player currently in the league.

 

[Agent Zub]

There's a difference between being the best player and having the best season, even in the "present".

A couple of months into last season people called Patrice Bergeron 'done'. Anze Kopitar is another example.

Claude Giroux as well

 

[psycat]

Ill say Karlsson still that said he obviously will have to roar back next season to maintain that epithet.

 

[VoluntaryDom]

Hedman or Karlsson can't go wrong with either Swedish pirate. Doughty and Subban battling it out for 3rd.

Hedman has been playing the best hockey of his career both leading up to and now recovering from the injury. He's been defending at his usual elite level, scoring a ton, and shooting like a madman.