Gretzky: McDavid is the best 19 year old I've ever seen

[illpucks]

“But I don’t think there’s any question that Connor’s the best 19-year-old hockey player I’ve ever seen"
“I could get 60 goals (today?) playing with that guy,†the Great One said. “I’m truly amazed at how good he is.â€

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/spor...uly-amazed-by-connor-mcdavid/article32406676/

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[Rebuilt]

Gretzky says that about everyone. However, it must be flattering to Connor anyways.

 

[TheBannermen]

Last week Wayne called me the greatest hockey mind he's ever spoken to.

 

[Hammettf2b]

Death, taxes and another "greatest I've ever seen" Gretzky quote.

 

[Herby]

Did Paul Kariya break all his records like Gretzky said in 1999?

 

[Diamondillium]

That is the greatest Gretzky praise I've ever seen.

 

[Sojourn]

Gretzky says stuff like this so often, that it's hard to take it as anything other than lip service.

It may even be true in this case, but who knows?

 

[Del Preston]

Last week Wayne called me the greatest hockey mind he's ever spoken to.

He said the same about me and we've never even met.

 

[sjsharks92]

Jaromir Jagr is the greatest 44 year old I've ever seen.

 

[sjsharks92]

Did Paul Kariya break all his records like Gretzky said in 1999?

He shattered the concussion record.

 

[Vikke]

Gretzky once told me that Peter Forsberg told him that Simon Gagné is the purest goalscorer he's ever played with.

 

[Diamondillium]

Gretzky once told me that Peter Forsberg told him that Simon Gagné is the purest goalscorer he's ever played with.

This one got me.

 

[hockeykicker]

hasant he called like 5 players the best ever just this month alone?

 

[trick9]

This kind of lost it's meaning to me when i heard him praising Ales Hemsky as one of the best players in NHL and arguably the best passer in the NHL.

 

[Canovin]

Gretzky is right about this tho. "...go on to win some championships for the Edmonton Oilers."

 

[GetFocht]

If you want context, Gretzky also said Benning is "one of the greatest minds" in hockey.

At this point all his praise seems to be sarcastic since he knows no one will ever touch his records.

 

[WarriorOfGandhi]

Gretzky said that Al-Assad was the best ruler the Middle East has ever seen

 

[KrisLetAngry]

Gretzky once told me that Peter Forsberg told him that Simon Gagné is the purest goalscorer he's ever played with.

I just got asked if I was ok.


Ye I am fine. Show then why I laughed they don't get it

 

[Juicy Pop]

"I'm Commander Gretzky and McDavid is my favorite 19 year old in the NHL."

 

[Ohashi_Jouzu*]

That is the greatest Gretzky praise I've ever seen.

Breaking yet another one of his own records.

 

[MrFunnyWobbl]

Gretzky should just come out and say he's the best hockey player he's ever seen.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Gretzky once said Enron was the most ethical company he's ever seen.

 

[Pointteen]

"I'm Commander Gretzky and McDavid is my favorite 19 year old in the NHL."

This is quality as well.

 

[Lyons71]

McDavid is the fastest player I've seen in a long time. Like to see him race vs prime Bure.

As far as best 19yo? I think Crosby's year was really good. It will be interesting to see if McDavid can do something similar. I consider them very even.

 

[Beef Invictus]

Gretzky could order a hot dog for dinner tonight, and appraise it as the greatest hot dog he has ever seen. Then two nights later he could get another hot dog and appraise it as the greatest hot dog he has ever seen. Rinse and repeat for every single hot dog he sees for the rest of his life.