Top 25 NHL Defensemen for the 2025-2026 Season

We discuss their top 25 NHL defensemen for the upcoming 2025-2026 season. The episode dives into various criteria for ranking, including fantasy value, team talent, and overall skill. We examine players like Chris Tanev, Lane Hudson, and Thomas Harley, debating their placement based on past performance and future potential. The episode concludes with the top 10 defensemen, highlighting notable names such as Adam Fox, Victor Hedman, and Rasmus Dahlin.

01:45 Criteria for Ranking Defensemen 05:17 Honorable Mentions and Just Missed 11:01 Young Guns in the Top 25 15:58 Mid-Tier Defensemen Rankings 18:20 Top 20 Defensemen and Beyond 31:02 Shea Theodore's Rise 34:15 Thomas Harley's Potential 39:42 Top 10 Defensemen 48:22 Rasmus Dahlin's High Ranking 56:24 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up