The NHL’s Top 10 Defensemen – A Personal List

10. Ryan McDonagh, New York Rangers

Jun 4, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) passes the puck away from Los Angeles Kings center

(28) in the second period during game one of the 2014 Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Already a stalwart defensive stopper, McDonagh added an increased element of offense to his game, scoring a career high 14 goals.