Whether it's breaking up a big play, setting up a goal or scoring on the power play, some defensemen can do it all. NHL Network producers and analysts chose the top 20 defensemen in the League right now, which were revealed Wednesday in the second of a nine-part series. Here is the list:

20. Brock Faber , Minnesota Wild

The 22-year-old had 29 points (10 goals, 19 assists) in 78 games and averaged 25:32 of ice time per game, fourth in the NHL. Faber had 47 points (eight goals, 39 assists) in 82 games in his rookie season in 2023-24 when he was a finalist for the Calder Trophy and made the All-Rookie First Team.

19. Lane Hutson , Montreal Canadiens

Hutson led all rookies in assists (60), points (66) and ice time per game (22:44) in 82 games last season. He also became the fourth defe

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