
Boston Bruins fans have witnessed firsthand this season the importance of an elite, mobile defenseman who can move pucks north.
Charlie McAvoy, a former Boston University standout and a 2016 B’s first-round pick, has exploded onto the scene and made an immediate impact for the Bruins with his skating ability and stick skills.
Gone are the days that defensemen need to be big. Now, NHL organizations are looking for blueliners who can retrieve pucks, break pucks out, transition quickly from defense to offense, and activate as the fourth forward.