NHL's next generation would be...

[Stammer Time*]

Being American is not an ingredient of becoming a star, but of course an American would say that.

But of course a Canadian would miss the point and make a pathetic attempt to say something negative.

 

[Epsilon]

He's easily the game best young player, but not comparable to Jagr(in his prime) yet. Once Kovalchuk wins an art ross with Kip Miller and Jan Hrdina as his linemates, or even wins an art ross, you can compare them. I'm very impressed with his skating and shooting, but his playmaking skills are leagues behind Jagr's. And no, he will not be as dominant as Gretzky.

Well, he almost won an Art Ross with Randy Robataille and Patrick Stefan as his linemates.

I agree with your point though. I see Kovalchuk being on a similar level to Jagr, with a bit more of an old-school attitude. I really like Doug McLean's comparison of him to Bobby Hull.

 

[Steve Latin*]

Have you met Ovechkin?


Seriously?


I have. And I'll put it this way, since it's late, I've had a few, and well, I'm tired. You're wrong. While not exactly talkative, in some sorts, he's not shy, or quiet. Meeting him in person at the Capitals Draft Party and at the Draft (I even met him in the bathroom when he stood one urinal over... )

Foppa_Rules must be so jealous

S L

 

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