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1. Cale Makar, Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche's Norris Trophy and Conn Smythe Winner Cale Makar ranked as the best defensemen in the NHL

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Defensemen who could enter the top 20 conversation

1. Cale Makar, Avalanche

Colorado's Cale Makar ranked as the best defenseman

2. Quinn Hughes, Canucks

Canucks' Quinn Hughes ranked as 2nd best defenseman

3. Victor Hedman, Lightning

Tampa's Victor Hedman ranked as 3rd best defenseman

4. Roman Josi, Predators

Predators' Roman Josi ranked as 4th best defenseman

5. Miro Heiskanen, Stars

Stars' Miro Heiskanen ranked as 5th best defenseman

6. Gustav Forsling, Panthers

Cats' Gustav Forsling ranked as 6th best defenseman

7. Charlie McAvoy, Bruins

Bruins' Charlie McAvoy ranked as 7th best defenseman

8. Adam Fox, Rangers

Rangers' Adam Fox ranked as 8th best defenseman

9. Evan Bouchard, Oilers

Oilers' Evan Bouchard ranked as 9th best defenseman

10. Devon Toews, Avalanche

Avs' Devon Towes ranked as 10th best defensemen

Top 20 Defensemen: 15-11

15-11: Dobson, Werenski, Slavin, Morrissey and Dahlin