Forwards often get the praise in the highlights for their fancy plays and highlight reel goals. Yet, it’s the defense that really wins championships. You can never have too many great defensemen on your team. You really need to give them credit when they are able to shutdown the opponents. Especially when they go out against some of the top forwards. When in the offensive zone, it’s important for the defenseman to know when to pinch. Equally important is when they know when to join the rush. That said, it can be a bit too much when they are always looking to get the puck on their stick and they put the team in a bad position because they are out of position. This can bite the team in the butt. So, in essence, a good defenseman knows when to stay in their position and rotate along the boards/across the ice to give the team the best chance to retrieve the puck or set up a scoring opportunity.