Schultz has great counting stats, but plus-minus, as always, is a function of the team he is on. In terms of being a "top pairing defenceman", no. The Penguins shelter him and give him by far the least defensive zone starts on the team. They know his value is in his offensive skill, not defensive, and play him appropriately. That, along with playing on a team with actual offensive talent, is why he succeeds in Pittsburgh where he failed in Edmonton.
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