Adam Fox Was Just Publicly Disrespected By The NHL To The Media: It's Now Getting Ugly
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The NHL Network posted a take that could be considered massively disrespectful to defenseman Adam Fox of the New York Rangers. In their latest list, it consisted of the top 20 defensemen in the league, of which Fox was given #16. The former Norris Trophy deserves better.
Adam Fox is one of the best defenseman in the league, by our rankings in the top-5 at least. At the worst, maybe in the lower rungs of the top-10 on a bad year.
But for some reason, the NHL Network felt it necessary to drop him 8 spots this season from #8 in 2024 to #16.
Despite Fox suffering from an injury, he'd come back strong and finished the year with 61 points (10-51).
Not only that, but Fox would have his backers call them out:
The list is mildly blasphemous considering they put Shea Theodore right above him. Theodore, a player who never truly broke out until he put on a Vegas Golden Knights uniform.
What Did Fox Do In 2024-25 to Earn the Ranking?
Fox was a verifiable force on the ice if you cite the stat nerds:
During the 2024-25 season Fox posted a 58.19 goals for percentage, a 55.95 Corsi for percentage, and a 55.32 expected goals for percentage. In terms of goals the Rangers surrendered while Fox was on the ice, opponents generated a paltry 2.29 goals per 60 minutes.
In that same span, Fox and the Rangers averaged 3.19 goals per 60 minutes, which results in a net positive. He ranked eighth in goals above replacement amongst all defenseman with a GAR of 15.5 per Evolving-Hockey. By traditional stats Fox also had a good year finishing with 10 goals and 51 assists for 61 points in 74 games.
In that same span, Fox and the Rangers averaged 3.19 goals per 60 minutes, which results in a net positive. He ranked eighth in goals above replacement amongst all defenseman with a GAR of 15.5 per Evolving-Hockey. By traditional stats Fox also had a good year finishing with 10 goals and 51 assists for 61 points in 74 games.
So it really seems at least that bias is coming into play here, especially for Fox, who scored 61 points on a bad year. "Bad Year". Not to mention how much he helps the team generate offense on the ice as a solid two-way performer.
It seems his poor performance at the 4NF has poisoned the minds of the NHL Network when they made this list.
It's just another slap in the face for Fox, who made 12th on the list for Norris Trophy voting as well.
Previously on NYRangersInsider
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