Shocker alert! Fans love/hate the Toronto Maple Leafs
Over the last week, 1,000 people completed our NHL survey online. Here’s a look at how fans see things (see NHL player poll on next page):
1. Most overrated player Winner: P.K. Subban (10.2%) Runner-up (tie): Phil Kessel, Sidney Crosby (8.7%) 100+ players received at least one vote
2. Dirtiest player Winner: Brad Marchand (32%) Runner-up: Raffi Torres (8.4%)
3. Biggest pain in the ass Winner: Brad Marchand (22.6%) Runner-up: Brendan Gallagher (7.6%)
4. Who made the biggest impression this year? Winner: Connor McDavid (27.9%) Runner-up: Patrick Kane (11.8%)
5. Favourite Canadian-based team Winner: Leafs (21.4%) Runner-up: Senators (19%)
6. Least favourite Canadianbased team Winner: Leafs (33.8%) Runner-up: Canadiens (23.8%)
7. Canadian-based team that will win the Cup next Winner: Oilers (27.7%) Runner-up: Canadiens (26.4%)
8. Norris Trophy? Winner: Drew Doughty (40.2%) Runner-up: Erik Karlsson (40%)
9. Vezina Trophy? Winner: Braden Holtby (65.3%) Runner-up: Corey Crawford (9.3%)
10. Rookie of the year? Winner: Connor McDavid (42.5%) Runner-up: Artemi Panarin (24.6%)
11. Hart Trophy? Winner: Patrick Kane (37.5%) Runner-up: Sidney Crosby (24.6%)
12. Who will win the Stanley Cup?
Winner: Washington Capitals (31%)
Runner-up: Chicago Blackhawks (26.4%)
(Ultimate long shot? 0.1% of you voted for Edmonton, Ottawa or Toronto.We considered that a spoiled ballot. Or a soiled ballot.)