Thought this would be an interesting comparison. In a 1v1, it's Gretzky every time. But if we compare him to the Pens duo, that changes things. Would you choose Gretzky, or the Pens duo if given the choice?
Kurri was on all 5 cup teams, your point is still valid though.As amazing as Gretzky was, he's only one player and never won a cup after leaving a team so stacked they won another cup even after losing 99, Kurri, and Coffey. I'd rather have 2 of the best players ever than likely the best one if the goal is to win a cup.
You're correct, I clicked on the wrong season.Kurri was on all 5 cup teams, your point is still valid though.
Messier > EspositoGretzky 100%
I'd take Lemieux or Orr above the duo too
Gretzky would probably outscore a prime Crosby by about 20-30 points or so (he wouldn't come remotely close to his 80s totals). Is that 20-30 points really worth a prime Malkin?Anyone not taking Gretzky is being ridiculous
Messier > Esposito
Orr can win you cups, but it's still two cups versus Crosby and Malkins 3 cups.
really you would take them over Orr because orr only had 1 cupMessier > Esposito
Orr can win you cups, but it's still two cups versus Crosby and Malkins 3 cups.