Why does ESPN.com continue to include hockey in their cross-sport polls?

Yes ESPN is trying to mock the NHL because they do not carry their games. Remember the chara hit on pacorietty? Do you know what the only hockey highlight was on SportsCenter that day? That hit. Didn't mention who won the game, just that there was a viscous hit on a player who couldve been severely hurt. Its a shame they favor sports that they have contracts with. That's why they force feed women's soccer and NASCAR Nationwide series down our throat.