NHL Network has released its highly anticipated list of the Top 20 Defensemen Right Now, and the rankings have left some fans scratching their heads. In a surprising snub, two-time Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson failed to make the cut, sparking debate among hockey enthusiasts. The list, released on August 10, features a mix of established stars and rising talents, but Karlsson's omission has raised questions about the criteria used to select the top defensemen in the league. With several young players making the list, it will be interesting to see how NHL Network justifies the exclusion of one of the most skilled defensemen in the game.

Twenty defensemen made NHL Network’s newest list. Erik Karlsson somehow was not one of them. NHL Network released its Top 20 Defensemen Right Now on Aug. 10, and the Pittsburgh…