Top 20 NHL Defensemen: Adding Quinn Hughes Would Be Adding A Top-2 Defenseman

TRENDINGDon Nelson dies at 86IFL championship matchupOhtani resumes throwingNFL training camp updatesFantasy Football Draft KitStory byVinnie PariseMon, August 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended Stories‘I Don’t Have Any Panic About It Yet’ — Elliotte Friedman Feeds More Fuel Into Quinn Hughes Rumors With NJ Devils Lurking AroundQuinn Hughes’ contract situation with the Minnesota Wild continues to attract attention around the NHL. With no extension in place yet, the longer the talks go on, the more questions are being raised about his future.Pro Football NetworkCale Makar Again Tops NHL Network’s Top 20 DefensemenCale Makar remains at the top of the mountain. NHL Network released its annual ranking of the league’s top 20 […] The post Cale Makar Again Tops NHL Network’s Top 20 Defensemen appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.Colorado Hockey Now‘He’s Indicated To The Wild’ — Quinn Hughes Won’t Leave Minnesota High and Dry, Claims InsiderQuinn Hughes’ future with the Minnesota Wild has been one of the biggest storylines of the NHL offseason. Since arriving from the Vancouver Canucks in December 2025, Hughes has quickly become the centerpiece of Minnesota’s defense.Pro Football NetworkAdvertisementAdvertisementConcerns Grow Over Quinn Hughes' Future with Minnesota Wild Amid Stalled Contract TalksQuinn Hughes’ contract talks with the Minnesota Wild may no longer be a matter of "when," but "if" an extension happens at all.Athlon SportsNHL Insider Discloses “Panic” Level Of Quinn Hughes’ Future With WildIt’s the main question on the minds of Minnesota Wild fans everywhere – when is defenseman Quinn Hughes, whom the club acquired in a blockbuster trade with the Vancouver Canucks in December of last season, going to be signed to a new contract?Hughes, who can become an unrestricted free agent next summer, became eligible for […] The post NHL Insider Discloses “Panic” Level Of Quinn Hughes’ Future With Wild appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYRumors Starting to Swirl Around Wild + Quinn Hughes Contract TalksWe"ve been told to wait patiently for the Minnesota Wild to extend Quinn Hughes... but NHL insiders are starting to get impatient.Minnesota Sports FanToews Opens NHL Network’s Top 20 Defensemen RankingDevon Toews is still considered one of the NHL’s top defensemen, but the Colorado Avalanche blueliner took a small step […] The post Toews Opens NHL Network’s Top 20 Defensemen Ranking appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.Colorado Hockey NowTop 20 NHL Defensemen: What Does Bowen Byram Need To Crack The List?The Chicago Blackhawks have a good player in Bowen Byram, but just how good can he be?The Hockey News - Chicago BlackhawksIslanders' Matthew Schaefer Comes In At No. 7 On NHL Network's 'Top 20 Defenseman Right Now' ListFollowing a historic Calder-winning debut, the teenage sensation leaps past established veterans to claim his spot among the elite, trailing only six superstars in the latest rankings.The Hockey News - New York IslandersCanadiens’ Hutson Makes Big Jump On NHL Network’s Top 20 Defensemen Right Now RankingsFrom 19th best defenseman last year in the NHL Network Top 20 Defensemen Right Now last season, Montreal Canadiens' Lane Hutson has jumped all the way to sixth best this season, and here's why.The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensFlyers Defenseman Snubbed from NHL Ranking of Best DefensemenThe Flyers' workhorse was a glaring omission for a second-straight year.The Hockey News - Philadelphia FlyersNHL teams least likely to win the Stanley Cup in the next 10 yearsWill any of these teams win a Stanley cup before 2036?The Big LeadAfter Career-High Season, Charlie McAvoy Still Ranks 11th Among NHL DefensemenCharlie McAvoy still stands among the league’s best, though his career-high season did not impact his standing at all. On […] The post After Career-High Season, Charlie McAvoy Still Ranks 11th Among NHL Defensemen appeared first on Boston Hockey Now.Boston Hockey NowDitD & Open Post - 8/10/26: Making Bets EditionNew Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 8/10/26SB NationFormer Vancouver Canucks Around The World: NHL Central DivisionA look at some of the former Canucks around the world set to play in the Central Division in 2026-27.The Hockey News - Vancouver CanucksNick Suzuki Ranked Above Auston Matthews in New NHL Center RankingsA new ranking places the Canadiens captain ahead of Toronto's star in a surprising shakeup.HockeyFeedDaily Bean: Kings Retiring Kopitar’s No. 11; Bruins Market Shifting; Friedman Speaks on HughesThe NHL offseason slowly churns out news, and the Boston Bruins have been no part of it. The market is […] The post Daily Bean: Kings Retiring Kopitar’s No. 11; Bruins Market Shifting; Friedman Speaks on Hughes appeared first on Boston Hockey Now.Boston Hockey NowBlue Jackets Ranked Among NHL's Worst Teams By THNCan the Blue Jackets surprise their doubters in 2026-27?The Hockey News - Columbus Blue JacketsConflicting Rumors Emerge After Jack Hughes, Tate McRae BreakupIt appears New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes and award-winning singer Tate McRae have decided to call it quits. During the 2026 Winter Olympics, there were rumblings about Hughes and McRae seeing each other. Speculation really started heating up right before Hughes helped Team USA win a gold ...The SpunFinding The Right Canadiens Defensive Partner For GuhleKaiden Guhle was drafted by the previous management regime; however, his presence in the Montreal Canadiens lineup fits the ideal […]Sportsnaut