"Dion Phaneuf apparently doesn't have the respect of the rest of the NHL.

Phaneuf, one of six players voted by fans to the NHL all-star game, was named the league's most over-rated player by Sports Illustrated in a poll of 161 players. Phaneuf was named in 20 per cent of the ballots.

Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin was named second most overrated player. Phaneuf's teammate, Mike Komisarek, was named the 10th most overrated player. Scott Gomez was third, Roberto Luongo fourth and Dany Heatley fifth.

"Yes, players dumb enough to participate in polls designed to crap on fellow NHLPA members are not very bright," said Leafs GM Brian Burke. "They can all go defecate in their chapeaus. I am thrilled to have both players on my team. "