daver
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Love this discussion. I am basing my opinions on not just one season of play and that when more than one player has separated themselves from the pack, the title can be shared.
97/98 to 01/02
After Mario retired in 96/97, I think Lindros was the heir apparent to the title as he was going toe to toe offensively with Jagr while being a physical force but had yet another injury-shortened season in 97/98 while Jagr won the 1st of his four Art Rosses. So it's Jagr until 2001/02 despite a mediocre season (by his standards) with the Caps; he had earned the benefit of the doubt. HM - Sakic
02/03 to 03/04
I would give Forsberg the title even though he only played 41 games in 03/04.
05/06
Thornton reached his peak and Jagr returned to form. HM to Crosby and Ovechkin who gave notice that they have lived up to their hype.
06/07
Crosby followed up his historic 18 year old season with a decisive Art Ross win and Thornton kept up his amazing play.
07/08
Ovechkin had a generational goalscoring season while Crosby kept up his level of play in the regular season and in the playoffs. HM - Malkin
08/09
Ovechkin, Crosby, and Malkin all are clearly on a tier of their own from the league. HM - Datsyuk
09/10
Ovechkin had the chance to take the title on his own but couldn't better Crosby in the Olympics or the playoffs.
10/11
Crosby keeps the title despite only playing 41 games while Ovechkin has earned the benefit of the doubt after a mediocre season (by his standards).
11/12
Malkin has arguably the best season since the lockout, Crosby deserves to still be there despite only playing 22 games HM - Stamkos
12/13
Crosby keeps up his dominant pace. HM - Ovechkin has returned to from
13/14
Crosby establishes himself as the clear best from the league not seen since Jagr.
14/15 - 16/17
Crosby keeps the title with elite play in the regular season and in the playoffs. HM - Kane, Benn, Ovechkin, McDavid
17/18
Crosby has earned a year's grace at the top. McDavid and Kucherov have the best chance to join him.
97/98 to 01/02
After Mario retired in 96/97, I think Lindros was the heir apparent to the title as he was going toe to toe offensively with Jagr while being a physical force but had yet another injury-shortened season in 97/98 while Jagr won the 1st of his four Art Rosses. So it's Jagr until 2001/02 despite a mediocre season (by his standards) with the Caps; he had earned the benefit of the doubt. HM - Sakic
02/03 to 03/04
I would give Forsberg the title even though he only played 41 games in 03/04.
05/06
Thornton reached his peak and Jagr returned to form. HM to Crosby and Ovechkin who gave notice that they have lived up to their hype.
06/07
Crosby followed up his historic 18 year old season with a decisive Art Ross win and Thornton kept up his amazing play.
07/08
Ovechkin had a generational goalscoring season while Crosby kept up his level of play in the regular season and in the playoffs. HM - Malkin
08/09
Ovechkin, Crosby, and Malkin all are clearly on a tier of their own from the league. HM - Datsyuk
09/10
Ovechkin had the chance to take the title on his own but couldn't better Crosby in the Olympics or the playoffs.
10/11
Crosby keeps the title despite only playing 41 games while Ovechkin has earned the benefit of the doubt after a mediocre season (by his standards).
11/12
Malkin has arguably the best season since the lockout, Crosby deserves to still be there despite only playing 22 games HM - Stamkos
12/13
Crosby keeps up his dominant pace. HM - Ovechkin has returned to from
13/14
Crosby establishes himself as the clear best from the league not seen since Jagr.
14/15 - 16/17
Crosby keeps the title with elite play in the regular season and in the playoffs. HM - Kane, Benn, Ovechkin, McDavid
17/18
Crosby has earned a year's grace at the top. McDavid and Kucherov have the best chance to join him.