The World's Best Shutdown Defenseman

NHL.com writers continue to vote on who they believe to be the best players in the World Cup of Hockey.

 

Earlier today, they posted an article on the best shutdown defenseman, and the winner might not shock you.

 

Drew Doughty, last season’s Norris Trophy winner, earned five out of the seven votes for first place.

 Victor Hedman and Zdeno Chara came in second and third respectively, and the list of players included notable names such as Aaron Ekblad, Roman Polak, and, surprisingly, Alexei Emelin.

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