Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is the most admired and appreciated player in the NHL, judging from the 2017-18 NHLPA player poll. Players were asked more than 20 questions, with the NHL Players' Association choosing which to publish. This is in addition to regular conversations with players on topics of importance that include feedback kept internally at the NHLPA. Joel Quenneville of the Chicago Blackhawks, who like Crosby has won the Stanley Cup three times, was voted the coach players would most like to play for. McDavid not surprisingly was voted the fastest skater, and Washington Capitals centre Nicklas Backstrom was voted the most underrated player.

Source: CBC News March 07, 2018 20:48 UTC