Puckhead
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Matt MacInnis said:First of all, both are great players.
However, there is no comparison. Brule has the unfortunate distinction of being a first overall calibre player in a draft that has a "player for the ages."
Brule certainly has the talent to be a superstar, but at this point in their development he can't compare to Crosby who has the talent to be a player who changes the game.
Well said Mountie! Crosby is that rare, once maybe twice, a generation type player who just makes greatness look effortless. We saw it with Gretzky and Lemieux, and now its his turn to shine.
I don't like the Gretzky comparisons because the game is so different now. I just don't feel Crosby will be able to truly showcase his talent in the suffocating state of the NHL today. Should they implement some rule changes (which I'm against) or simply fold some teams who have proven can't make a serious go of it and that way you rid the game of the talent leaches. Those players who really are not skilled enough to make a contribution to the team, but rather they take up space, they hook and interfere with the real skill guys and frankly they water down the game. If that happened (I'm not holding my breath) then I think the on ice product would be much more enjoyable and the players would get back to those high scoring days of what seems like an eternity ago. In that situation, Crosby and many other young guns aswell as some vets, would be able to show their stuff.