Oilers Reporter Unexpectedly Goes After Rangers Star on Social Media

The rankings of defenseman around the NHL have become a major talking point in recent years, and while Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes are highly regarded as the top two defensemen in the league, beyond that, there's plenty of room for debate.

Other names like Adam Fox, Zach Werenski, Rasmus Dahlin, Victor Hedman and Jaccob Slavin are all in the mix as well, but now, a top Edmonton Oilers reporter in Jim Matheson has made a ridiculous statement.

When addressing a ranking that was brought up on social media, the Edmonton Journal reporter stated that Fox was absolutely not a top-five defenseman in the league, even if it's a widely accepted ranking at this point in time.

Even in what was considered a down year on one of the NHL's most disappointing teams, Fox managed to put up 10 goals and 61 points in 74 games played along with a +9 differential, as he once again solidified himself as a top defenseman in the league.

Of course, the duo of Makar and Hughes are head and shoulders above the rest, but over the past six seasons, Fox has been one of the most consistently brilliant players in the NHL, and whether the team struggles or dominates, he's in the middle of any success.

Ultimately, Matheson is likely bringing up his feelings due to the 'disrespect' of Evan Bouchard, who many in Edmonton believe is a top defenseman in the NHL, but widely, he simply isn't, and that's led to Fox catching a surprise stray.