The reputation? He's considered one of the best defensemen in the NHL, and that is Charlie McAvoy who is ranked at #7.
He was ranked above Adam Fox on the list of Top 20 NHL defensemen by the NHL Network.
This is only a slight regression as he was ranked 6th after the end of the 2022-2023 NHL season.
McAvoy scored 47 points(12 G, 35 A) in 74 games with the Boston Bruins in 2023-2024.
He averaged 24:51 TOI and set a career-high for hits with 159 and blocked shots with 159 also.
Do you agree with Charlie McAvoy's ranking on the list?
McAvoy has played all 7 years of his NHL career in Boston, with a total of 454 games, 277 points( 54 G, 233 A), and a +144.
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1 SEPTEMBRE | 138 ANSWERS The NHL gives Charlie McAvoy a surprising ranking in recently released top 20 defenseman Should McAvoy be ranked higher or lower? | ||
Higher | 102 | 73.9 % |
Lower | 36 | 26.1 % |
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