illpucks
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when he retired the first time his ppg was over 2Only 99. Gretzky rewrote the record book and is untouchable from an all time greatest player stand point. Might be the greatest team sport athlete in history as well.
I see theres a few votes for Lemieux. I dont see any argument for a league wide retirement there. Theres arguably 2 players better than him from an all time stand point, less cups than a lot of players, theres players with more individual hardware, he didnt hit 1000 games etc. He doesnt have close to a good enough resume to be a league wide retirement
Because hes the greatest team athlete in the history of any sport. "really good for a handful of teams" is underselling just how ridiculous he was.None of the above, but also not 34 and also not 99.
I don't see why Gretzky being really good for a handful of teams means that no one can ever wear 99 for any team ever again.
Because hes the greatest team athlete in the history of any sport. "really good for a handful of teams" is underselling just how ridiculous he was.
Clearly it is and it was enough reason. Just because you dont care about history doesnt mean others don't, your interests mean nothing to the sport.Don't care. Doesn't matter. He was really, really good, cool. What does that have to do with someone who wants to wear 99 on the Blue Jackets or Predators, teams that didn't even exist when he played? Let Edmonton, LA, New York and St. Louis retire his number. Being the best isn't enough of a reason to retire it league-wide forever.
Clearly it is and it was enough reason. Just because you dont care about history doesnt mean others don't, your interests mean nothing to the sport.
Wasn't my opinion that he was retired league wide for being the best player, it was fact. It's my opinion that teams like Columbus and Nashville likely wouldnt even have a franchise if Gretz hadn't spread hockeys popularity in the USA, so they still owe him since they were likely his children.Neat. Thanks for sharing your opinion. I shared mine already, so I think we can move on.
Wasn't my opinion that he was retired league wide for being the best player, it was fact. It's my opinion that teams like Columbus and Nashville likely wouldnt even have a franchise if Gretz hadn't spread hockeys popularity in the USA, so they still owe him since they were likely his children.
You havent given me your opinion on my opinion yet.So NOW that you've shared your opinion, we can move on, right?
You havent given me your opinion on my opinion yet.
I infer that no matter what, nobody will change your opinion.I don't need to. I gave my opinion on the subject, which should be enough context for you to infer the rest.