BraveCanadian
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To counter that with an example, before Gretzky and Lemieux, most all time lists had Beliveau behind Hull and Richard for 3rd best ever. The two wingers are more like Ovechkin. Crosby is more like Beliveau. Great career, leader and maybe a tad weak in the individual Trophy case in comparison to his true ability. He also had a lot of incomplete seasons. Yeah Richards trophy case isn’t that great either, but he’d have some Retro Rockets and Smythes.
Time has been kinder to Beliveau’s legacy. He’s usually ranked ahead of Hull and Richard nowadays. I agree with it, but that wasn’t the prevailing opinion back in 1980.
Was that the alternate timeline where Gordie Howe didn't exist?