Who was the most talented out of Mogilny, Bure and Fedorov?

[Felidae]

This isn't who is the best player of the 3, I think most would agree that Fedorov would take that title.

However, Mogilny specifically seems to get praise for his talent. Sundin and Quinn are on record saying he's the most talented player he's ever played with/coached.

Aucoin would choose Mogilny over Bure if he had to.

Even Fedorov has said "he's better than all of us"



But who do you think was the most talented of the 3? And for fun I'd be interested to see people breaking down where you'd rank each one in specific skills. Skating, shooting arsenal, passing, stick handling, etc..

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[VanIslander]

The question is great.
We asked it back then.

Mogilny was gimpy;
Bure lacked heart when without the puck;
Fedorov lacked vision, could skate into the fray then try to shoot his way out (imagine a great street cop but bumbling detective - is great if sees what's coming).

But Fedorov made the most of his talents.

 

[The Panther]

I don't know if anyone can say who was the "most talented"... I mean, how do you quantify that?

As far as NHL performances go, I would probably rank them:
1. Bure
2. Fedorov
3. Mogilny

All three, at their best, were exceptionally 'flashy' players, which means they tend to get just a bit overrated by people who are impressed by individual highlight-reel type of plays.

All three were great, but I think Bure was maybe the best because he was the most consistent when healthy. Unfortunately, he either wasn't healthy or had contract disputes and ended up with a shortened career. But I think every time Bure was healthy and playing, he was excepionally good at scoring goals. I can't say Fedorov or Mogilny were always great when healthy. If you take away each's two or best best seasons, they're basically 60-70 point guys.

 

[Gorskyontario]

All three, at their best, were exceptionally 'flashy' players, which means they tend to get just a bit overrated by people who are impressed by individual highlight-reel type of plays.

As you say that, you massively overrate Bure over Fedorov. Fedorov was a '60-70' point guy on the wings who rolled 4 lines. Then he was old and beaten up when he left.


Most talented, not the best. Mogilny looked like he should be putting up 150 points a season at times. Then he would score 50 points when it wasn't a contract year.

Bure was obviously a great and consistent goalscorer. He also looked like he didn't care in the 2nd half of his career. Never seen a player look so happy scoring in a 5-1 loss, as long as he was closer to his bonus.

Fedorov came 2nd in nhl scoring, while winning the selke. While bringing it in the playoffs every single year.


Mogilny probably had the best hands out of the 3. I'm not sure if Bure was faster than Fedorov, but he looked like he accelerated faster. Especially if he was 1 goal closer to his bonus.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

As you say that, you massively overrate Bure over Fedorov. Fedorov was a '60-70' point guy on the wings who rolled 4 lines. Then he was old and beaten up when he left.Most talented, not the best. Mogilny looked like he should be putting up 150 points a season at times. Then he would score 50 points when it wasn't a contract year.Bure was obviously a great and consistent goalscorer. He also looked like he didn't care in the 2nd half of his career. Never seen a player look so happy scoring in a 5-1 loss, as long as he was closer to his bonus.Fedorov came 2nd in nhl scoring, while winning the selke. While bringing it in the playoffs every single year.Mogilny probably had the best hands out of the 3. I'm not sure if Bure was faster than Fedorov, but he looked like he accelerated faster. Especially if he was 1 goal closer to his bonus.

Has nothing to do with who was more talented.

 

[Gorskyontario]

Has nothing to do with who was more talented.

I think Mogilny had more raw talent than Bure. He was way more dynamic. I actually don't think it's particularly close.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

I think Mogilny had more raw talent than Bure. He was way more dynamic. I actually don't think it's particularly close.

OK.