Who are the next stars of the NHL blue line ? In this video, I rank the top 10 defensemen prospects in the league, based on their skills, potential and performance. I also show you some of their best highlights and stats from their Junior, College or international careers. Watch and see who made the cut.
in this video, we dive into the stats and highlights of Kevin Korchinski, Alexander Nikishin, David Reinbacher, Olen Zellweger, Pavel Mintyukov, Lane Hutson and Brandt Clarke.
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I wasn't gonna do a 2 part video but my editing software ( Davinci Resolve ) keeps crashing when I edit further in the timeline so I cut it short and I'll release a part 2.
Good List. In my keeper league I have Hutson, Clarke and I plan on drafting Nikishin early this year. I also have Nemec though not sure if he made your top 4.
Future is looking bright!
If I can offer any criticism, I'd say that reading out the advanced stats tends to have you lose momentum in the videos. The best part is the game footage accompanied by detailed observations. I think that having the advanced stats on the side while going through the footage and observations would be better and allows you to shine more as a creator. Love the vids anyway though ๐
Clarke is the one who worries me the most. I really don't like his skating or defense. I'm really skeptical that NHL coaches will have much faith or trust in him.
Is this based on potential or how good they are now KK is kinda low IMO heโs a late June b day and has a great frame and has wheels I would put him above mintyukov and zellweger
Luneau will make this list next year
This was exactly what catches my interest.
This top 10 defense was really well-done. Congrats!
Waiting for Bichsel at #1
I would take Zelly over Clarke everyday of the week. Hes best skater out of them all and his offensive and hockey IQ is sky high. Yes, he is offensive Dman and you have to pair him with defensive Dman but his elite skating will save him most of the times I think
That your opinion what you think
Zellweger is nowhere near Reinbacher
reinbacher too low
Nikishin didnโt just have one of the best seasons by an 21 year old defenseman in the KHL, he had THE BEST season by a SKATER under the age of 22 years old. Yes, he even out produced Kirill Kaprizovโs DY+3 season. His offensive production is absolutely unheard of in KHL history for a defenseman anywhere near his age. Last season he finished 3rd all time in scoring for a defenseman of any age, behind 2 players who were around 30 years old. And heโs opened up this season with 5 points in his first 4 games. I would easily take above any other defense prospect right more except Luke Hughes, Jiricek and Nemec.
Heโs also been nicknamed โBoomโ in Russia because he is one of the hardest hitting players in the league, really knows how to use his size well while still being able to put up phenomenal offensive numbers.
Simon Edvidsson and Axel SandinPellikka should be on the list!