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Subban is probably underrated now, but was decidedly overrated before last season. He was never a good fit in Nashville playing behind Josi. He'll bounce back in NJ. He's a top pair #1 D on most NHL teams. So, anyone who says otherwise is oblivious to the facts. Other than SJS and NSH where isn't P.K. a top pair D?
NHL.com/NHL Network tends to place way too much emphasis on offense and way too little emphasis on defense. Morgan Rielly was way too high. Watch Tyson Barrie outperform him next season. Subban could score 65+ points now that he's the Devils #1 D. Watch him tear it up on the PP. As far as Slavin goes, I think the NHL Network fan poll ranked him #10. So he is highly regarded by the hockey world. Most overrated D is w/o a doubt Charlie McAvoy. He's obviously a stud, but I would take Slavin all day, every day.