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

[Took a pill in Sbisa]

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.

How were Gretzky, Lemieux, Howe defensively?

Let me guess, you have no idea because people don't care when they produce at the rate that they do

 

[Terry Yake]

#4

 

[Ghost of Murph]

Currently 10-15 range. Will obviously end up higher if he continues piling up offensive numbers. He has been around long enough to be compared to the offensive greats. Lemieux is the greatest offensive talent in my 50ish years of watching hockey. Nobody currently playing has the skill to top Lemieux. McDavid has the potential to move ahead of some others though.

 

[jigglysquishy]

How were Gretzky, Lemieux, Howe defensively?

Let me guess, you have no idea because people don't care when they produce at the rate that they do

Howe was very strong defensively and was one of the best defensive forwards of his era.

Especially into the early mid 60s where he was tasked with being the number one offensive producer and number one defensive wall.

As for McDavid, I have him 9th all time. But expect him to reach 5th sooner than later.

 

[JustNapalmIt]

5 or so

 

[Video Nasty]

Top 5 most talented player to ever step onto the ice.

Top 10 at the moment is fair. I actually understand the people who need a little more.

I think if he and the Oilers win the Cup this postseason, at least half the hockey world writes him into #5 all-time.

From there, he either strengthens his case to be firmly in a new Big Five, or builds a serious argument to be placed over anyone but Gretzky, for those who favor both longevity and peak.

If the back half of his career unfolds as positively as possible, it wouldn’t exactly shock me to see some argue over Gretzky considering the modern day implications.