Over the last decade, there’s no denying that the game of hockey has gotten a whole lot faster. Don’t get me wrong, there have always been some top athletes in the NHL, but the modern game is built on speed, creativity, and nonstop transition play. It’s no longer just the wingers burning down the boards who define the sport. Defensemen have had to evolve, too, finding ways to shut down elite offenses while still driving play themselves.
