Nash or Ovechkin?

Instead of comparing Crosby and Ovechkin, who are two years apart, how about Rick Nash and Alexander Ovechkin.

Who is the better player now and who will be the better player in the future?

Which guy would you build your team around if you had to choose one?

 

Right now its easily Rick Nash, and in the future Id rather have Rick Nash.

 

Isn't Nash and Ovechkin two years apart (2002-2004)

 

I think Nash is just more than one year older than Ovechkin.

Nash was born June 16 1984 and Ovechkin was born somewhere in September of 1985.

 

OK, he didn't specify very well. Just making sure.

 

I dislike this kind of comparison because it's unfair for both player..

But

SHORTERM--- RICK NASH, no question about that
LONGTERM--- WELL Ovechkin is not yet an NHLer, Nash lead the NHL in scoring but he still a junior... We don't know his upside (Bertuzzi, Thornton, Guerin... more....)..

But cause of his hype, I will say Ovechkin.. But Nash can be just as good, if not better than him...

Nash is producing way better than EXPECTED.. He is producing like Kovalchuk did last year at the same age.... And Nash is also very strong....

So, I will say Ovechkin. But I'm really impresses by Nash.....

 

Ughh, you might want to look at some assist totals.

As for the question at hand, until Ovechkin sees some NHL ice time, Rick Nash, no question.

 

Hum... It's really not what I wanted to write...

Kovalchuk score 18 goals. Is in the top 5 all year in points.... I don't know why I wrote that. I trying to remind what I tougth when I wrote that...

Sorry...

 

It's NASH IS PRODUCING WAY BETTER THAN EXPECTED...

I don't know why i mix EXPECTED and Kovalchuk...

Again, Sorry for the misunderstood.....

 

aha Nash is better than Ovechkin aha ........ right now ok but in the long term OH PLEASE ! I mean Nash can score goals but can he pass the puck ? He has what ONE Assist ? .. oh je i know bad linemates

But je i mean if it comes to ah Crosby - Nash thread ..........Crosby by a mile he

 

Wait to compare them until Ovechkin is in the NHL.......

 

Nash is leading the league in scoring right now, but I don't think he can continue to do this for the rest of his career. He is a great scorer, but not a 50 goals scorer . In this side I prefer Ovechkin who may be a future Maurice "Rocket" Richard trophy specialist .

 

Why he wont be a 50 goals scorer?Imo he can reach 50 goals this year.

 

I watched Nash for two years in junior in London, and believe me, he's one heck of a playmaker. He's fantastic behind the net, in his second year Corey Perry would stand in front of the net, Nash would get him the puck, and they'd score. I've only seen Ovechkin a few times... but I watched Nash dominate for two years and I'd take him over just about anyone.

 

I'd take Nash now, but I have bought into the hype and would take Ovechkin to build a team (Penguins?) around.

 

Luckily, I dont have to decide. Its looking more and more like we'll have both in the lineup next year. :p Nash-Ovechkin-Zherdev. Scary.

 

Gee, I dunno.

 

Your russian bias is painfully evident here. It's ok if you prefer Ovechkin (although I think he is the most overhyped player in a loooong time) but when you knock Nash undeservedly, that doesn't really help drive your point home.

You're talking down Nash but his accomplishments are undeniable so far and are not due to luck if you've watched him. He's playing like a rugged veteran and his goals totals are only ONE indicator of the talent he displays.

 

Now Nash, Future Nash.

 

Anyone know where I can find some video of Ovechkin? Post some links if you've got them.

 

Playmaker??? I don't think so.. Goalscorer? Yes!

 

Keep on blindly looking at statsheets to make crappy assessments!

You're going to fit right in with the crowd around here!

 

Uh, you might want to look at the guys each plays with. Clearly Kovy's linemates were more talented and could score more easily.

 

Yeah I mean that Randy Robataille, what a talent.

 

Yes, and Todd Marchant and Trevor Letowski are such world class snipers.