The NHL’s Top 10 Defensemen – A Personal List

9. Niklas Kronwall, Detroit Red Wings

Mar 23, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall (55) skates with the puck against the Minnesota Wild at Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

One of the most fearsome hitters in the game with his patented “butt-check”, Kronwall’s overall game is underrated and he was among the  top 10 blueliners in scoring.