Best American Defensemen in NHL History

These are the best American defensemen in the history of the NHL.

(Stats are accurate as of the 2019-20 season)

The Top Ten

1 Chris Chelios

2 Brian Leetch

3 Rod Langway

4 Phil Housley

5 Mark Howe

6 Gary Suter

7 Ryan Suter

NHL Career: 2005-present
- 1x First Team All-Star (2013)
- 588 points, 90 goals, 498 assists

8 John Carlson

9 Mathieu Schneider

10 Keith Yandle

NHL Career: 2006-present
- 573 points, 99 goals, 474 assists

The Contenders

11 Scott Stevens

12 Rob Blake

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