Fans outraged as ESPN disrespects Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby
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ESPN has just released its ranking of the top 100 athletes in professional sports, and fans of the Oilers and Penguins are livid and deeply disappointed.
It seems ESPN isn't particularly focused on hockey, as only three NHL players made it onto their list of the top 100 athletes. Sidney Crosby was ranked 22nd, Alex Ovechkin came in at 54th, and Connor McDavid was surprisingly placed near the bottom at 98th.
Today, ESPN published their ranking of the top 100 professional athletes of the 21st century, voted on by ESPN «experts.»
3 hockey players made it into the top 100:
22nd - Sidney Crosby
54th - Alex Ovechkin
98th - Connor McDavid
3 hockey players made it into the top 100:
22nd - Sidney Crosby
54th - Alex Ovechkin
98th - Connor McDavid
Fans, particularly those of the Oilers, were outraged by this ranking and didn't hold back on social media, heavily criticizing ESPN for their apparent lack of hockey knowledge.
McDavid at No. 98 is a joke. You know the athleticism you need to both skate at a world-class level AND have the hand-high coordination and smarts to make the plays he does?
Hockey players are incredible athletes that other sports can't match.
Hockey players are incredible athletes that other sports can't match.
ESPN ranking McDavid 98th on the «top 100 athletes since 2000» list is a perfect encapsulation of how f***ing terrible espn is and why they should have never been allowed to broadcast NHL games
McDavid at 98 is such a joke... list can't be taken serious #ESPN who made it
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Here is the full list of ESPN's top-ranked athletes:
Given the popularity of other sports, this situation may not change soon. However, if McDavid maintains his current performance, there could eventually be a case for him being considered alongside Wayne Gretzky as the greatest hockey player of all time.
Source: Markerzone
ESPN disrespects Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby: fans are furious
ESPN disrespects Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby: fans are furious
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18 JUILLET | 184 ANSWERS Fans outraged as ESPN disrespects Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby What should Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby's ranking have been on ESPN's list? | ||
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| Top 30-40 | 7 | 3.8 % |
| Top 50-60 | 8 | 4.3 % |
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