"Hockey Fans, Get Ready for the New Season: Top Defensemen Ranked. The countdown to the new NHL season has begun, and with it, the annual debate over the league's top defensemen is heating up. Last season's top 20 defensemen are out, and fans are eager to see who will take the top spots this year. From Norris Trophy winners to breakout stars, our latest rankings will give you the inside scoop on the league's best blueliners and what to expect from them in the upcoming season."

As a refresher, here were the top 20 defensemen last season: ...