Philadelphia Flyers: Ranking the Defensemen

By Marc Naples | Oct 5, 2016

Jan 21, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Michael Del Zotto (15) skates away from Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) during the first period at the CONSOL Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

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#2 – Shayne Gostisbehere

Ghost really needs no introduction. He had a rookie season for the ages, and was a gamebreaking talent. He exceeded all expectations for his overall influence on the game, both in scoring and in dictating the play while on the ice.

Now in his second season, what keeps Ghost out of the Flyers #1 spot is some concerns for a sophomore slump. Furthermore, his NHL 5v5 possession numbers are just okay to this point, and he doesn’t kill penalties.

Ghost will probably be the most exciting and fan favorite defenseman, which puts him at number 2.

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