Most Talented Hockey Players of All Time (#1) | (Post-Expansion)

[blundluntman]

Who is the most Talented (Post-Expansion) Hockey Player of all time?

Talent- Natural ability/skill.
Whether you prioritize the versatility, unique blend, or dynamic level of their natural abilities is up to you. I guess that's where the debate part of things comes in.

Decided to go strictly Post-Expansion bc there isn't much game footage for guys prior to that time. I also excluded goalies because it muddies things way too much.

Feel free to recommend new guys for the next round. I'll include whoever gets the most mentions. (I've also left 4 open slots for anybody I may have missed this round. Polls only let you select 32 spots so I did have to leave some really good players out unfortunately. I did my best though so bare with me.)

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[Eegs]

Super Mario.

 

[93gilmour93]

 

[Video Nasty]

No issue saying Lemieux here.

 

[Dutronc]

The ultimate stud : Mario Lemieux

 

[Coffee]

Lemieux, accidentally voted Kane cause of lag

 

[psycat]

Gretzky or Lemieux, flip a coin really, depending on what you count as "talent", Lemieux more physically gifted for sure and close in terms of ability but Gretzky had more "mental talent". No wrong option between the two, suppose Orr might have a case aswell but can't really vote for him in good conscience since all I saw is some grainy footage.

Horse been beaten and revived ad nauseum.

 

[banks]

This can only be between Gretzky and Lemieux.

And I wouldn't dare suggest anyone was "wrong" for picking one or the other.

 

[bobholly39]

This can only be between Gretzky and Lemieux.

And I wouldn't dare suggest anyone was "wrong" for picking one or the other.

Don't leave out Bobby Orr.

To me, if we're talking in terms of talent/skill, I go Lemieux, Orr, Gretzky. Which is a testament to how great of a player Gretzky was and how great his compete level was that he had the best career out of the 3.

But - those 3 stand in a class of their own for talent/skill.

And honestly - although I chose Lemieux for #1, Orr could have a strong case for that too. He was insane.

 

[DrunkTurtle]

Lemieux

Didn't even matter what shape he was in, just went out and dominated.

I guess no goalies, understandable. However, Hasek would rank higher than a bunch of these guys.