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Originally Posted by Finger Cookin
I think, all things being equal, Gretzky coming up in the new millennium would be just as dominant compared to his peers as he was in the 80s. He just thought, saw, and processed the game on a completely different level than anyone else on the ice. And I think that ability would still put him above today's players assuming he benefited from the same training and conditioning as today's players do.
The stats might not be quite as prolific simply because the gap between the best players and "mere" world class NHL players has narrowed. But I think Gretzky would still be a standout in the modern age.
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In the 80s. Currently players are taught and coached to see the game at least as well if not better.
Seriously, go and watch some of those games. They are grim.
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