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

[VistamarCroissants]

Connor McDavid is already in the conversation among the top 25 players of all time—but his story is far from finished.
With years of prime hockey still ahead of him, the potential for more Hart Trophies, Stanley Cups, and Olympic golds looms large.
The true measure of McDavid’s place in history won’t be clear until the final chapter of his career is written, but in five to ten years, we’ll have a much better sense of just how high he can rise in the all-time ranks.

 

[jetsforever]

Should be top 15 at least

 

[Golden_Jet]

Top 5 likely when he retires, but if retired today, put him in the top 10-20. which is what OP is asking.

 

[jetsforever]

Connor McDavid is already in the conversation among the top 25 players of all time—but his story is far from finished.
With years of prime hockey still ahead of him, the potential for more Hart Trophies, Stanley Cups, and Olympic golds looms large.
The true measure of McDavid’s place in history won’t be clear until the final chapter of his career is written, but in five to ten years, we’ll have a much better sense of just how high he can rise in the all-time ranks.

Why does this sound like ChatGPT

 

[PeE eL DuBoiS]

I did a lot of great research for this profound topic of discussion and have decided that, as of TODAY, he's ranked 99th of all time, give or take exactly 0 spots.

Of course, this is just my opinion and isn't grounded in solid hockey analysis like all of these "he's number 6!" projections from the great hfboards savants.

 

[VistamarCroissants]

I did a lot of great research for this profound topic of discussion and have decided that, as of TODAY, he's ranked 99th of all time, give or take exactly 0 spots.

Of course, this is just my opinion and isn't grounded in solid hockey analysis like all of these "he's number 6!" projections from the great hfboards savants.

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Dale Hunter above LaFontaine. Interesting

 

[Midnight Judges]

I differ from most in that I value total career value (total contribution to one's teams) while accounting for the added value of concentrated peak, whereas many people just want to be dazzled, see a cup, and then it doesn't matter what happens after that.

With that said, I don't have McDavid all that high right now but I think he's rapidly climbing and on track to easily surpass Lemieux and Orr, and probably Howe as well - given enough games. I think Gretzky is pretty much out of reach.

I also don't cup count - because that leads to arbitrary and inequitable results. The old timers love it because it objectively biases ~ 500% towards their preferred original 6 heroes. McDavid could never win a cup and it's not going to change my opinion by much, if anything (so long as he performs well).