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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
You think Crosby is that type of guy? I just think he's better at hockey than everyone else on the ice... same goes for Malkin. They're not particularly defensively responsible in their playing style, but control the game in other ways. Much like Erik Karlsson, imo. Could say the same for Claude Giroux (to a lesser degree) or Stamkos.
I would prefer the 100 point Ovechkin type to the 60 point Toews type, personally, but my point is that each contributes to winning in different ways and if you place too much value on one while undervaluing another, you're probably suffering an opportunity cost by passing up guys who can help you win in favour of lesser players. It just goes back to over-emphasis on tools, for me - if you're able to get results, the "how" is secondary for me.
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Crosby is very good defensively.
As for Ovechkin v. Toews, Mr. Toews can't hear you with his rings blocking his ears. 2 way guys turn it up in the POs and score when needed. One way guys might do that, but they can't turn up their defensive game because they don't know how.