NHL: 25 Most Overrated Players in the NHL Part One

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Oh, you gotta love controversy.
When the term "overrated" is thrown around, fans tend to mention it in describing a player they hate:  Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin, Steven Stamkos, etc.  Of course, all of those players are bona fide superstars who have the ability to take over games at a moment's notice.
But what about those players who are truly overrated?  I'm talking about those players who get lots of hype or lots of money and consistently underachieve or blow big games.
I have a feeling this one might set off a firestorm so, if you have any complaints, feel free to spout off in the comments section.  Most of them will be ignored of course but hey, you can try.

Oh, you gotta love controversy.  When the term "overrated" is thrown around, fans tend to mention it in describing a player they hate:  Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin, Steven Stamkos, etc.  Of course, all of those players are bona fide superstars who have the ability to take over games at a moment's notice.
But what about those players who are truly overrated?  I'm talking about those players who get lots of hype or lots of money and consistently underachieve or blow big games.

I have a feeling this one might set off a firestorm so, if you have any complaints, feel free to spout off in the comments section.  Most of them will be ignored of course but hey, you can try.

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Unbelievable, I have no words.

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Awesome video created by The Pensblog.


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Check out the tweet after the jump...

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So who's right?

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