Basically I'm employing a 2:1:1:1 ratio for the D-men in this year's team... Primary

As well, I'm placing a lot more emphasis on shooting attributes this season, even in defensemen.
Those two factors were the big ones in selecting the team.
Rest assured, since he is on the team from last year, and my criteria didn't have him selected, his primary attribute is good enough to warrant him being injected into the lineup if I feel that we're lacking defensively.