Gretzky is the GOAT. All the records speak for themselves.
That said, competition in the 80s was not very good. Talent was diluted due to expansion and a lack of Europeans, physical fitness wasn't really a thing, and the goaltending was pathetic. This allowed someone special like Gretzky to absolutely dominate.
If Gretzky played today he would still be the best player but the gap would be much smaller and he would likely be winning scoring titles with 120 points instead of 200 points.
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