Even Gretzky is impressed by Barkov so far

[lebarky]

So, Gretzky commented yesterday in sportsnet panel that he thinks Barkov is the second best defensive center ever after Trottier. What you guys think about that? I mean so many here says he's overrated but if even legend like Gretzky talks like that about him, what's your excuse to think he's not so great 2-way center?

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[CupsOverCash]

Just how good is barkov is what the world wants to know.

 

[Hockey Know it all]

So, Gretzky commented yesterday in sportsnet panel that he thinks Barkov is the second best defensive center ever after Trottier. What you guys think about that? I mean so many here says he's overrated but if even legend like Gretzky talks like that about him, what's your excuse to not think he's not so great 2-way center?

Barkov is definitely a great two way forward and all but he definitely isn’t as good as Datsyuk.

 

[Fire Sweeney]

Sure, just like Kovalev is the most talented player Hyperbole Gretzky ever played against.

 

[lebarky]

Barkov is definitely a great two way forward and all but he definitely isn’t as good as Datsyuk.

Well good you brought Datsuyk up. I think so too even I think Barkov is very great aswell and might be top 5 defensive center ever when it's all said and done with his career.

 

[ijuka]

That's great, but...

Wouldn't it be bigger news if Gretzky was NOT impressed by someone?

 

[mja]

Sure, just like Kovalev is the most talented player Hyperbole Gretzky ever played against.

And Hextall is the best goalie he's ever faced. And Paul Kariya's got a chance to break his records. The list goes on and on.

 

[EXTRAS]

Gretzky is the greatest hyperbolist of all time.

 

[BB88]

#99 thinks everyone is better than him

 

[Silky Johnson]

Barkov is definitely a great two way forward and all but he definitely isn’t as good as Datsyuk.

...or Bergeron... or Carboneau...or Fedorov...or Gainey. About as good as Kopitar?

 

[tabness]

Gretzky lowkey hates McDavid, two years ago he called Makar best D since Orr and said he was the best player in the world and proving it against the Oilers.

They also did the degenerate sports betting ad together where the bit is to be pissed at each other.

 

[YukonCornelius 5thOA]

Gretzky is the greatest hyperbolist of all time.

That's where his nickname came from after all.

 

[NotCommitted]

Just let the guy play out his career and then we'll take it outside and hash out the rankings.

 

[CanadienShark]

Gretzky would praise the shit I took this morning if he was ever graced with the opportunity.

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

Gretzky is impressed by the sun's ability to give light, heat and raise and set everyday.

 

[NVious]

"McDavids not even good, all he does is skate around bumping into people" Brent "The Evil One" Gretzky

 

[Killer Orcas]

Taking nothing away from Barkov but 99 would probably even say my skating is world class guys always pumping every ones tires. He's just too nice regarding everyone's ability.

 

[thomast]

Barkov is still playing, so it’s not fair to compare him to player like Bergeron defensively. He have not reached that level of dominance yet. He is far above Kopitar for sure. Maybe tier below Bergeron and Datsyuk, with a chance to reach that tier but not above that. He needs to dominate his peers defensively year after year for the next 5-8 years to reach that tier. Possible? Yeah for sure, he dominated his peers this year, but it’s far from easy. He is overall better player compared to Bergeron, but needs to prove more to be called Datsyuk tier overall player. It’s possible, but far from certain.

I believe there is plenty of posters who overrate and underrate him. As for now he should be rated in between. If he wins the cup and Conn Smythe, he should be rated higher.

 

[Ekblast]

So none of yall watched the playoffs last year? Gretzky was beaming about our team the entire time he was on. Biznasty trashed us every opportunity he got too.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Gretzky

 

[Three On Zero]

Gretzky could wipe his ass and talk about how he was impressed with the toilet paper. Truly sensational hockey player but the guy is dumb as rocks when it comes to this kind of stuff

 

[BraveCanadian]

Gretzky once said I was the best hockey player he had ever seen.

I think he’s pretty comfortable in his position as the greatest player ever and he likes to be humble and talk up others.

 

[thefutures]

...or Bergeron... or Carboneau...or Fedorov...or Gainey. About as good as Kopitar?

Lol he is much better than bergeron

 

[Spaced Cowboy]

And Hextall is the best goalie he's ever faced.

And Gretzky said, "But his daughter is definitely not the best ice-level reporterette I've ever heard. In fact, she's a witch, she is."

 

[winnipegger]

I own a cafe and gretzky came in a few months ago. He ordered some drip coffee and honestly it was really old like probably sitting in the pot for 6 hours. He walked up to the counter and loudly announced it was the greatest cup of coffee of all time. I said get out of here Wayne.