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Originally Posted by NBC
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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Not only that, but back in the 80s Crosby would have had a career path similar to Lafontaine and injuries would have derailed it. It was a much rougher game. That Gretzky played so well and so long is a testament to the goons his team always employed around him