Kevin Shattenkirk is one of the best offensive defensemen in the league. There are very few defensemen who are able to score at the rate that he does. In terms of active defensemen in the NHL, he ranks fifth in career points per game.
However, there is this misconception that he is a below average defender. Without directly calling out people by sharing their tweets, here are a few quotes about Shattenkirk’s “lack of defensive ability”:
- “Kevin Shattenkirk will give Rangers a dimension they haven’t had in a while. Does nothing for them defensively, however.