GreatGonzo
Surrounded by Snowflakes
Your comparing PPGs at 41 games and 75 games. Malkins PPG is much more impressive. His 2012 season is better than any of Crosby’s.Crosby had higher PPG seasons then Malkin at their peaks and he continues that trend this season. Better in the playoffs as well when looked at in their entirety. On top of being the better offensive player Crosby's clearly is the better all-around player. Malkin is largely one-dimensional. That small crack in greatness between the two becomes a crevice when factoring in play without the puck.
As of now, Crosby is a top 10-15 hockey player of all-time while Malkin is around the top-50. They are simply in different tiers.
In its entirety? Weird way of giving Crosby credit. Who won the Smythe in ‘09? Practically gift wrapping Crosby’s first cup. He then lead them in goals and points in ‘17. Crosby hasn’t been “better”, if anything it’s a wash.
Well ya because Crosby’s career has been greater. But in terms of talent and skill, Malkin arguably is better. Crosby of course has been way more consistent and at a higher level, Malkins injuries certainly didn’t help that.