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True Dough

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3. Gretzky is the better player, by far

Reply to Shambala (Original post)

Tue Feb 25, 2025, 06:57 AM

Feb 25

The goal-scoring comparison between the two is very close, but Gretzky has so many more assists that, even if you argue he spent most of his career surrounded by better quality teammates, he blows Ovechkin out of the water. Ovi, to his credit, is a more physical player. He delivers some BIG hits.

I just wish both individuals were better human beings. Ovechkin has been a Putin booster while Gretzky is in Trump's corner. BLECH!!!

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It's a matter of when not if for Ovechkin now. [View all] Shambala Feb 25 OP

He's fun to watch! rubbersole Feb 25 #1

Gretzky has more assists than oveckin has points JT45242 Feb 25 #2

Even with his own scoring Gretzky definitely raised the play of his teammates. Shambala Feb 25 #5

Gretzky is the better player, by far True Dough Feb 25 #3

Agree, Ovechkin could be a beast when he wanted to. Shambala Feb 25 #4