Best player in the league
-Score goals from everywhere
-Insane playmaking ability
-Hits HARD
-Selke calibur defense
-Leads his team like a true captain
The only thing Crosby has over him is secondary assists
Best player in the league
-Score goals from everywhere
-Insane playmaking ability
-Hits HARD
-Selke calibur defense
-Leads his team like a true captain
The only thing Crosby has over him is secondary assists
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The biggest difference I see on the ice is Ovechkin's intensity level.
Yes, playing in a properly-coached system works, but it's like Trotz actually gave him the freedom to play like he used to: in-your-face, hitting everything, shooting all over the place etc.
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Also, for all the Sid/AO comparison, I think it'd be very interesting to hear guys like Orpik and Niskanen compare the two.
I don't think anyone would argue that Ovechkin is better than Crosby right now, and maybe is the best player in the league. He played very well against the Pens, either he or Letang were the best player on the rink.
The biggest difference I see from Ovechkin setting him apart from Sid right now is, oddly enough, work ethic and drive to win. The 'lazy Russian' is putting in more hard work and it is certainly paying its dividends.
Right now, there is no comparison. However, Orpik's take would be interesting, especially since he played with Sid when he (Sid) was firing on all cylinders, and 8 wasn't--so he could compare their peaks.
I know everyone is wrong time to time.
But this video of Cherry talking about how Ovechkin will have to cool down (all the while praising how smart Crosby is) in order to stay effective.
I know Cherry is a laughing stock of Canada and you guys just like him due to entertainment value. But this is just so absurdly wrong and awkward.
That video was update 6 years a go.
He's off the leash and having fun again.