As of TODAY, where is McDavid on the all time list in your opinion?

[SladeWilson23]

I think he's already top 20, maybe even top 10.

He'll end up top top 5 easily by the time his career is over.

I don't even think it's out of the question that he ends up the GOAT. I wouldn't count out that possibility.

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[Three On Zero]

Probably in the 10-20 range, ends up 6th all time unless he find another gear defensively. Him and Crosby likely jockey for 5th place, dependant on whom you talk to.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

the goat list will go

Gretzky
Mcdavid


Matthews somewhere in the 150 range

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Top 12ish. Top 7 or 8 forward.

Can't be too many guys with 3 Harts, 5 Art Rosses and a Conn Smythe.

 

[BraveCanadian]

He's already in the argument for 5th depending on how much you value longevity vs. pure ability.

Another few years playing like he has the last while and he's got it locked in.

 

[DitchMarner]

If you really value top three seasons and seven year prime, you can put him in the top ten already. Aside from winning a Cup and extending his prime, there isn't really anything left for him to do.

He'll solidify top five status within two to three years.

 

[Barrie22]

He is pacing for 2000 points. Took him 659 games for the 1st 1000. Say we lower his point per game pace from the 1.51 it is today down to 1.35 points per game, he would reach 2000 in 740 more games. Which would be 9 more seasons at 82 games. He could potentially be at 2000 points by the time he is 36.

 

[Tryblot]

Only top 5 if he wins a cup.

Can't be a top 5 player without the trophy. I don't care if it's a team sport.

 

[Cursed Lemon]

He's a top-10 player and it's really not questionable. He's done things with a consistency that very, very few players have ever matched.

Or to put another way, he is at LEAST wherever Jagr is.

 

[strattonius]

At this rate he will be right beside Lemieux. But in order to achieve that status he has to win a couple cups. It's a big ask for the inept organization he plays for.

 

[Invalid cuz QoC]

As of TODAY there are plenty ahead of him. The way he’s tracking though is a diff story,

 

[hamzarocks]

No lower than 5th.

THere is a big 5 in hockey

 

[NVious]

100th just ahead of Geno, keep it up kid, one day you'll be with the JT Millers, Jonathan Toews and Lane Hutsons of the world

 

[authentic]

I think most have him as the 5th greatest assuming nothing catastrophic happens from here on out and for actual peak ability I would argue he is the 4th best behind Gretzky, Lemieux and Orr

 

[Luigi Lemieux]

Already top 10 right around Jagr who also has 5 art rosses. But can't move him into the top 5 until he wins. Championships matter in every sport. And if management truly is too inept, then he should switch teams if he really wants to win.

 

[Grifter3511]

Only top 5 if he wins a cup.

Can't be a top 5 player without the trophy. I don't care if it's a team sport.

Does that include if he leaves Edmonton at 42 years old and signs a 1 year deal with a contender and wins in a secondary or tertiary role?

 

[Strangle]

I’d say 5, honestly

 

[BruinDust]

For the longest time I felt Mario Lemieux was the best offensive talent I have ever seen. I started watching NHL hockey in 1990.

I'm not so sure anymore.

 

[Luigi Lemieux]

For the longest time I felt Mario Lemieux was the best offensive talent I have ever seen. I started watching NHL hockey in 1990.

I'm not so sure anymore.

Lemieux would never be outscored by Kucherov and MacKinnon though. From 1988-97 he only lost the art ross if he was injured that season. And it was to Gretzky anyway.

 

[BruinDust]

Lemieux would never be outscored by Kucherov and MacKinnon though. From 1988-97 he only lost the art ross if he was injured that season. And it was to Gretzky anyway.

That's a good point.

I'd still say it's Mario but for the first time ever I'm questioning it.

 

[GrumpyKoala]

Gretzky
Orr
Howe
McDavid
Lemieux

 

[Fantomas]

He needs to lead his team to the cup to be 5. You can't be that high and not be a champion.

Of course, I expect he'll do this soon.

 

[EdmFlyersfan]

I think he's already top 20, maybe even top 10.

He'll end up top top 5 easily by the time his career is over.

I don't even think it's out of the question that he ends up the GOAT. I wouldn't count out that possibility.

Top 15 right now, might finish top 11 by the time his career is over...but likely:

Gretzky
Orr
Howe
Lemieux
Hasek
Richard
Beliveau
Lidstrom
Crosby
Ovechkin
McDavid

 

[I am not exposed]

Above Ovi.

 

[Pablo El Perro]

Around 10.