Cale Makar ranked as the 7th best defenseman in the NHL
Cale Makar is the 7th best defenseman, according to a recent social media ranking. The ranking listed the New York Rangers’ Adam Fox as the NHL’s best blueliner based on the advanced metrics used to measure on-ice performance. Now, I don’t usually address social media rankings such as...
Rangers’ young defenseman likely secured roster spot with elite preseason performance
The New York Rangers completed a stunning comeback win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night powered by an outstanding performance from defenseman Zac Jones. The 23-year-old has been vying for a regular role with the Rangers after spending the majority of the 2023-24 season as a fill-in for injured players and as a healthy scratch. Jones seems to have secured his spot with the Rangers, however, after an elite performance against the Islanders.
Philip Broberg has been the St. Louis Blues best defenseman so far
When the St. Louis Blues acquired defenseman Philip Broberg via offer sheet this offseason, the expectation was that the young defenseman had promise but would take some time to develop. That was a fair assumption, considering his impressive Stanley Cup Playoff performance this past spring, but besides that small stretch, he never had much success in the NHL.