THN.com Top 10: Defensemen under 25

[Pheebs888]

John Grigg

It’s the hardest position for youngsters to play in the NHL; preternatural skill doesn’t necessarily translate to success. Why? Defensemen must be physically mature, able to fend off behemoths along the boards and in front of the net. Successful defensemen must be smart, decisive and quick to act, whether simply chipping the puck out of their zone or pinching to keep an offensive chance alive. Blueliners almost always need experience.

This is a tough list to get on. The No. 1 pick in the 2006 draft, Erik Johnson, isn’t on it – his lost season in 2008-09 was too much to overcome.

http://thehockeynews.com/articles/27...-under-25.html

[doniceage]

Sure some people will disagree with the list but I love Weber.

Don

[Prime B]

I think the list is solid except for the last 3 and you could also question Suter ranked at 5 and maybe put him down at 10.

Names I think should be on there over the aforementioned last 3: Duncan Keith, Cam Barker, Jack Johnson, Erik Johnson.

[zunato]

I thought Keith should be on that list also, but he turned 26 in July. lol

[gardzy99]

I think Schenn will be on the list once he has some support on his blueline like a lot of the other players on this list did. When he's relying on Kaberle, Finger and others to help he's at a loss himself.