John Klingberg, the Dallas Stars’ number-one defenseman, is easily one of the NHL’s best defensemen, period.
With six goals and 33 assists in 43 games this season, he leads the league in defender points. His +12 plus-minus and +112 shot-attempt differential both place him among the top 16. Mike Heika of The Dallas Morning News asks what you’ve been asking, loudly:
So the question is: Should Klingberg be in the discussion for the Norris Trophy, given to the top defenseman in the NHL?
“One hundred percent,” Stars captain Jamie Benn said.