Wayne Gretzky stylistically compares Elias Pettersson to himself (again) and even Michael Jordan

[ijuka]

Hard to give Gretzky's words any sort of credibility... According to him he's a middle of the pack 3rd liner and everyone's more talented than he's ever been.

 

[PB37]

Petterson has both a first AND last name. Just like Gretzky. Impressive.

 

[Zub]

Sure Ep40 is similar to Gretzky. Physically unimpressive, yet a great skater, surprisingly good slap shot, great playmaker, extremely high compete level. Finds ways to take over games. Sure he wont dominate the league like 99 did, but the similarities are there.

Agreed to a degree. Although i think the comparisons go way overboard nowadays "this one included" i have to say i too see the similarities. But i also get shades of Sundin somehow. Although Pettersson is a better skater.

 

[Realgud]

If you asked Gretzky what he thought of Milan Lucic he'd probably say he sees hints of Messier in him.

gretzky told me he saw hints of generational drinking in me

 

[mouz135]

Waiting for butthurt fans to cry that Canucks fans are comparing Petey to #99. Shouldn't be long.

 

[DownGoesMcDavid]

Agreed to a degree. Although i think the comparisons go way overboard nowadays "this one included" i have to say i too see the similarities. But i also get shades of Sundin somehow. Although Pettersson is a better skater.

I dont see that comparison at all. Sundin had more of a power game. Ep40 is shifty and finesse and can get outmuscled at times. It was hard to take the puck away from Sundin on the boards.

Both have elite vision tho

 

[TheBluePenguin]

Bask in my photoshop skillz!

 

[ImNeverWrong]

lemieux >gretzky
jordan>>>gretzky

 

[FDBluth]

Say what you want, but Pettersson is the closest player to Gretzky style-wise that there's been since the man himself.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Has Gretzky ever met a player he doesn't think will break all his records?

 

[DownGoesMcDavid]

Has Gretzky ever met a player he doesn't think will break all his records?

The article mentions nothing about records or stats.

 

[Bank Shot]

All superstars struggle ..

Look at McDavid.. pointless in the last 2 playoff seasons.

I don't think we should compare McDavid to the Great Pettersson. Did you know that kid had a high shooting percentage in Sweden two years ago?

He'll probably shoot 25-30% next season.

 

[Super Hans]

Bask in my photoshop skillz!

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That thing belongs in the Louvre.

 

[3074326]

Gretzky underrates himself as much as any athlete I've ever seen.

Can we stop with the EP/Gretzky comparisons? This is not the first or second time I've heard it. Let's take it easy, Vancouver.

 

[crowi]

gretzky told me he saw hints of generational drinking in me

Shit, so I have competition? I have to train harder...

 

[Albatros]

Gretzky underrates himself as much as any athlete I've ever seen.

He just (indirectly) compared himself to Michael Jordan.

 

[DownGoesMcDavid]

Gretzky underrates himself as much as any athlete I've ever seen.

Can we stop with the EP/Gretzky comparisons? This is not the first or second time I've heard it. Let's take it easy, Vancouver.

Lmao

It's not Vancouver doing the comparing.

If anything, Vancouver fans are trying to pump the breaks because they arent used to having nice things.

Its Gretzky, Sporrsnet, CBC, media etc that's doing the comparison

 

[Hischier and Hughes]

Gretzky has constantly compared current players to himself, and talked up the league.

WHenever he speaks, he's trying to hype up the NHL. He's the ultimate ambassador for the game, and will never admit publically that there will never be a player as good as he was again.

Statistically as good*

Wayne is no idiot he realizes the talent today has evolved and is far stronger than the past

 

[Slats432]

Gretz once said that Yachmenev was one of the best young players he had ever seen.

 

[DownGoesMcDavid]

Gretz once said that Yachmenev was one of the best young players he had ever seen.

K but did he say Yachmenev plays hockey the way Gretzky did ?


Lol this is what I mean,

Gretzky isnt saying he is impressed with Petterssons stats etc ...

He is saying that Pettersson reminds him of him stylistically and play wise.

Has he done this often ?

 

[Star Ocean]

Why are people upset that gretzky likes Elias Pettersson?

 

[HisIceness]

Elias "His Iceness" Petterson

why is he comparing Elias to a defenseman that was drafted 105th overall that only played parts of three seasons with the Canes?

I cannot like this post enough.

 

[kingsholygrail]

The Great Humble One.

 

[W75]

The Great 2nd

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

(puts down drink)

"He's going to break all the records..."

(picks up drink again)