After all, that’s basically the Blackhawks top defensive defenseman and top offensive defenseman. Kaiser has established himself as a strong and reliable defensive defenseman, but he’s also not afraid to join offensively when he has the opportunity. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectDel Mastro, on the other hand, is a strong and physical defensive defenseman. Final Thoughts on the Blackhawk’s Defensive CorpsI guess this plethora of defensemen is a good problem to have. These are all plausible things to ponder when determining the defensive pairings for the Blackhawks.