Have people forgotten the clutch and grab style of play that was predominant during the 70s and 80s? You could hook guys all they way down the ice and if they stayed upright you never got called. Hooking, interference, holding, you never had clutching (holding) the stick penalties called. And we all know how much Crosby likes playing in those conditions.
They game has completely changed from the way it is called to conditioning to equipment. I don't think that this is an easy comparison to make.
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