50 Years from now, NHL History books, Top 3 players mentioned (from this era)

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Top 3 players however highest points total doesn't matter, we're talking about the archetype or style of current players, which 3 players represent this era (last decade) the best? Who has made enough difference in this era to be mentioned 50 years from now when you factor in prodigies that will emerge in the next 5 years? I believe the answer rests upon style of play as opposed to number of points.

Stats nerds will always talk about who is best among eras based on some stupid calculations on how their peers did, but I don't care about that in this thread. Style of play. 50 years from now. Who is mentioned? All I know is, Datsyuk will be mentioned by historians. Possibly Ovy too. I feel McDavid will wash out Crosby's accomplishments.

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[Nathaniel Skywalker]

Crosby
Ovechkin
Malkin

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Crosby, Ovechkin and Lidstrom (if you count his Norris streak as part of the current era).

 

[sully1410]

Still Gretzky.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Ovechkin and Crosby are the easy 2 to mention, they'll definitely be remembered in 50 years. Maybe McDavid will be the 3rd, but it's way too premature to say anything (and LOL at McDavid washing out Crosby's accomplishments before he even has played a game).

 

[Classicnamesup]

Ovechkin
Lidstrom

Not sure for the last one, maybe Crosby

 

[Empoleon8771]

Ovechkin
Lidstrom

Not sure for the last one, maybe Crosby

It's not a maybe for Sid, you're lying to yourself if you don't think he'll be remembered.

Does Lidstrom count for this? If he does, it's definitely him too.

 

[Nathaniel Skywalker]

Forgot lidstrom. Maybe even broudeur?

 

[Brent Burns Beard]

from todays active players:
Crosby, Toews, Ovechkin

 

[Sweetpotato]

Crosby
Ovechkin
McDavid

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Forgot lidstrom. Maybe even broudeur?

Hmm, Brodeur's best years were before the lockout. Obviously he was still outstanding for a few years after that, but his decline was sharp, unlike Lidstrom who remained solid until his last game.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Toews could also be remembered as much as Crosby and Ovechkin by virtue of winning the Cup 3 times.

 

[TheMule93]

Toews could also be remembered as much as Crosby and Ovechkin by virtue of winning the Cup 3 times.

Everyone who was on the blackhawks roster since 2010 (or before) that has won 3 cups deserves to be mentioned then.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Crosby
Ovechkin
Toews

 

[Filthy Dangles]

Everyone who was on the blackhawks roster since 2010 (or before) that has won 3 cups deserves to be mentioned then.

Nope. Being the captain and undisputed 1C on a cup team is entirely different than what you are implying.

The irony is Toews is overrated in regards to being mentioned as perhaps being greater than Crosby but is underrated by statements like this.

 

[nowhereman]

Ovechkin
Lidstrom

Not sure for the last one, maybe Crosby

Maybe Crosby?

The guy's probably going to end up a top 10-15 player of all time and is the defining player of his generation. Yeah, I have a feeling one or two people might remember him...

 

[Canadienna]

Sid
Ovechkin
McDavid

There is always the chance that Price will become one of the all time greats as well.

 

[MarkGio]

1) Crosby, mainly because of the Golden goals. Just like Henderson.

2) Lidstrom because he was the best complete defenseman in his time. Arguably of all time.

3) Price is the closest thing to a modern Hasek

4) Ovechkin is the Bossy of our time

5) Toews is the closest thing to a Federov, I guess.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

1) Crosby, mainly because of the Golden goals. Just like Henderson.

2) Lidstrom because he was the best complete defenseman in his time. Arguably of all time.

3) Price is the closest thing to a modern Hasek

4) Ovechkin is the Bossy of our time

5) Toews is the closest thing to a Federov, I guess.

Disagree on 5, the closest player to Fedorov is obviously Datsyuk.

 

[izzy]

1) Crosby, mainly because of the Golden goals. Just like Henderson.

2) Lidstrom because he was the best complete defenseman in his time. Arguably of all time.

3) Price is the closest thing to a modern Hasek

4) Ovechkin is the Bossy of our time

5) Toews is the closest thing to a Federov, I guess.

Not yet...

Sid
Ovy
Karlsson if he continues producing like he does.

 

[TheDevilMadeMe]

Crosby and Ovechkin will probably be thought of as a big 2. If I were to guess on a 3rd, I'd say either Keith or Karlsson.

 

[Sam Spade]

Ovechkin
Crosby

Pick from any of twenty players:
Kane (Cup winning goal, tons of clutch playoff goals)
Toews
Lidstrom
Subban
Price
Malkin
Etc., etc.

 

[leafsfuture]

Ovechkin
Crosby
Sedins

I just personally have this feeling that the Sedin's are going to get a crap ton of love once they retire. We will start to here about how they "revolutionized the game"

 

[WarriorOfGandhi]

Ho-Sang
Yakupov
Daigle

 

[Dr John Carlson]

Karlsson got a bit of a head start on Keith in terms of great play at an early age. He'll be remembered as the premier defensemen of this era barring injuries.

Can't see Toews being close to a top-3. Assuming Ovechkin/Crosby is the top-2 in either order, and Keith/Karlsson/Malkin rounding out the top-5, Toews would still probably be below Datsyuk, Lundqvist, and possibly Price.

Won't speculate on McDavid or Eichel, and Lidstrom/Brodeur are probably better suited for the late 90's/early 2000s time frame.