A defenseman’s job is to create favorable playing conditions for his team, whether by denying the middle, forcing turnovers or improving the condition of the puck. Goals and assists don’t capture a modern defenseman’s impact on the game. I went so far as to call points for defensemen “the most overrated stat in hockey” during a recent appearance on the …
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