Back in 2010 TSN published their findings and thoughts on who was the most overrated player in the NHL. Dion Phaneuf made the top 5 at 4%. Now Phaneuf has found himself at the very top of Sports Illustrated most overrated NHL player’s list at a resounding 20%. But why is that? Is Phaneuf’s 2006/07 and 2007/08 performance overshadowing what he is producing today? We know that Phaneuf has not been able to match those two seasons since. Though this year Phaneuf is on pace to have his best statistical season, 5-on-5 and on the power play since the 2008/09 season.
1. Dion Phaneuf, Toronto Maple Leafs D 20%
2. Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals LW 8%
3. Scott Gomez, Montreal Canadiens C 6%
4. Roberto Luongo, Vancouver Canucks G 6%
5. Dany Heatley, Minnesota Wild LW 4%
6. Ilya Kovalchuk, New Jersey Devils
7. Vincent Lecavalier, Tampa Bay Lightning
8. Jay Bouwmeester, Calgary Flames
9. Ryan Kesler, Vancouver Canucks
10. Mike Komisarek, Toronto Maple Leafs
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