Which line would dominate more if at their peaks right now, McD-Gretzky-Kurri or Lemieux-Sid-Jagr?

[authentic]

Let's say you could take either trio at their peaks and insert them into your top line tonight, which three would you take?

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[LuckyBoeser]

Im taking the Pens trio, since we haven't seen McDavid at his best yet

 

[bobholly39]

Pittsburgh

Lemieux ~ Gretzky

Crosby > McDavid

Jagr >> Kurri

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

The one with Gretzky...

 

[X66]

Have to go with the Penguins here.

Oilers trio has the speed advantage but the Penguins players are legit impossible to get the puck off of. They'll all use their gigantic asses to shield the puck, make elite plays with their generational talents and the rest his history.

 

[authentic]

Im taking the Pens trio, since we haven't seen McDavid at his best yet

He will improve I'm sure, but I don't believe he is far from his peak ability. Just vote based on how good you think he'll be if you want.

 

[tfu92]

if you're going by absolute peak (as in if you only take 1 line into a bo7 playoff series), ill take the pens trio.

if you're going by a short duration peak (like 3 year period), ill take oilers trio.

 

[KoozNetsOff 92]

Crosby and McDavid is basically a wash. Gretzky is better than Lemieux, but the gap isn't as big as the one between Jagr and Kurri.

Pens even though it's not wise to bet against Gretzky.

 

[TMLeafs17]

Pens would dump on them imo

 

[Zamuz]

Can't go wrong in either one.

I think peak McDavid is going to be the best player since Lemieux so Oilers trio

 

[Nadal On Clay]

Possession line. Kurri is the weak link.

 

[nowhereman]

Crosby>McDavid
Lemieux<Gretzky
Jagr>>Kurri

Kurri is just not anywhere near Jagr's level and I think that's where the Pens win this.

 

[Machinehead]

The one with Gretzky...

 

[I am not exposed]

McDavid > Crosby
Jagr >> Kurri
Gretzky > Lemieux

Hmmm, really tough, but actually going for the Pens.

 

[Master P]

The one with this guy

 

[Addison Rae]

It’s cute that people think Mario is even close to the great one.

 

[sanitysrequiem]

Lol.

McDavid is not close to peak Crosby, in a higher scoring league.

 

[Son Goku]

It’s cute that people think Mario is even close to the great one.

Are you really going there? In terms of impact on ice and abilities we alo know Gretzky and Lemieux are on their own level.

 

[Nadal On Clay]

It’s cute that people think Mario is even close to the great one.

It’s cute that people think Gretzky is that much better than Lemieux.

 

[EdJovanovski]

Oilers

 

[Beauner]

It’s cute that people think Mario is even close to the great one.

Well jim, you certainly picked an appropriate adjective to describe yourself

 

[E40]

Pens

 

[wetcoast]

Pittsburgh

Lemieux ~ Gretzky

Crosby > McDavid

Jagr >> Kurri

I don't fully agree with Mario and Wayne being a wash but Kurri is the weak link here, so I'd go with the Pens and that puck possession would be unreal.

Throw Messier in the mix instead of Kurri then things might get interesting.

 

[biturbo19]

Based on nothing but idle speculation obviously, but i feel like the Penguins Trio would be a far more natural chemistry fit. When we're talking about elite players like this on both sides, that could easily be the difference.

Like...it's just hard to envision McDavid meshing amazingly with Gretzky. You've got one guy flying around pushing the pace to 11 all the time, and the other guy being a master of controlling pace and "slowing the game down"...and they both always want the puck to dissect a defence in their own particular way.

Whereas the Penguins trio...you've got 3 guys who all play in a somewhat similar, or at least compatible style. All very "heavy" games, controlling and cycling the puck around...owning the play, but all sort of balanced as guys who are both passers and scorers depending on the situation. Just seems like better on paper hypothetical chemistry to me.

 

[c4rdsh4rk]

with gretz and mcdravid it doesnt matter who the 3rd wheel is. he would score more than jagr.