If you were the GM.....Crosby, Ovechkin, Or McDavid?

[paracord]

Interesting question. I think all of these guys have far exceeded even their lofty expectations, and are widely regarded as the top 3 players of the current era. (no knock on Malkin or Draisaitl, they are just overshadowed by their teammates).

We've got some time now on all 3 in terms of overall career. I know McDavid has a lot more to go, but it's conceivable that he's either in his prime or just coming out of it. The other two are pretty fully baked in terms of who they are.

So knowing what we know now, who are you taking to build your franchise around as an 18 year old?

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[SillyRabbit]

Is Crosby still going to be injured during his peak?

 

[Nogatco Rd]

Cros or Ovi, better for team morale

 

[paracord]

Is Crosby still going to be injured during his peak?

i would say to judge them based on the entirety of their career up to this point. Durability is one factor, for sure.

 

[pi314]

1a. Crosby
1b. McDavid

3. Ovechkin

 

[koyvoo]

If all of them have the same teammates, the same coach/GM, the same situation all around, it’s McDavid. He’s the best player since Mario Lemieux.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

If all of them have the same teammates, the same coach/GM, the same situation all around, it’s McDavid. He’s the best player since Mario Lemieux.

I agree with your theory on paper. Problem is, I already know with those players and Crosby i'm winning multiple cups. Probably should, isn't the same as guaranteed. Maybe Mcdavid goes down as the better player in history, i'll take the proven cup winner at this point.

 

[Caps8112]

If all of them have the same teammates, the same coach/GM, the same situation all around, it’s McDavid. He’s the best player since Mario Lemieux.

are they all on the coyotes? or the late 90s wings? funny part is if its the terrible team, none of them win cups but likely still win lots of individual awards. If its the 90s wings they are all going to win cups anyway. so the question is always flawed. only real difference is if you want the center versus the wing which has nothing to do with Ovis abilities.