Crosby is a step ahead of his peers, which I attribute more to his drive and determination. Too many players these days let their foot off the pedal once they start making a lot of money, but Crosby still plays hungry.
He's not this generation's Gretzky. I would say he is closer to Lemieux. Honestly though, the gap in talent between superstars and second tier stars is not like it used to be. It's hard to compare the 80s/90s to now IMO.
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