Connor McDavid’s No. 3 ranking sparks outrage among NHL fans

A recent franchise-building ranking by NHL Media analyst Mike Johnson placed Connor McDavid at No. 3, sparking widespread outrage among NHL fans who believe his consistency makes him the clear No. 1 franchise player. The ranking appears to have placed San Jose Sharks star Macklin Celebrini ahead of the Edmonton Oilers captain. The debate has generated significant discussion across the hockey community following the publication of the list on July 28, 2026.