well,after re-reading this post numerous times it amazes me that with all the numbers thrown around that no one actually looked up the stats.From the NHLPA website not some fan website here they are for any interested.
Drafted 2rd,40th overall.
This year finished 10th on the leaf team for scoring.
This year finished tied in 68th spot for denfensemen.
Now to the interesting part,career.These stats are for all active NHL players again taken from the NHLPA website and not some fan site.
Ranked 99th overall among ALL active skaters(Sundin is 5th)
Ranked 19th or 20th among All active defensemen.
The point for this is according to definition and not opinion makes him a top 20 defensemen at least point wise over his career.Do I like him as player? No. Do I think he is overpaid? Yes. I just think before some get into diagreements with others and insults start that maybe facts and stats should be looked at first.Sure he does some pretty lame things on the ice but show me a player who has not in his career.This is coming from a Leaf fan who does not even like McCabe but I at least got my facts straight first.My opinion?He screwed us at the deadline and should be traded for cheaper,younger talent with a no trade clause(if possible).There is my rant now everyone go fish,lol.