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Top Defenceman So Far This Season

Found February 05, 2012 on Kukla's Korner: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Shea Weber,  Zdeno Chara,  Nicklas Lidstrom,  Erik Karlsson
TEAMS: Nashville Predators,  Boston Bruins,  Detroit Red Wings,  Ottawa Senators

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In mid-November, I picked Shea Weber of the Nashville Predators as the top defenceman in the league so far this season. In January after Weber had lost time to a concussion, I updated this pick to Zdeno Chara of the Boston Bruins. Now that Weber is back and healthy he has played himself back into the position of Norris Trophy front-runner. Weber has 35 points which places him among the top scoring defenders in the league and second on his team. His +19 +/- rating leads his team. Weber is a dominant defenceman who has had more value to his team than any other. Zdeno Chara and Nicklas Lidstrom are other contenders for this award but neither has as many points or a team leading +/- rating. Erik Karlsson is also worthy of mention since he is the dominant offensive defenceman in the league but he is not nearly as strong in his own zone. Continue reading "Top Defenceman So Far This Season"
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