Guys like Yzerman, Sakic, Messier, Dionne etc aren't even considered generational. They were truly elite, but generational is something that sets you apart from past and present players. I think Jarome is a group with those exceptional players, but not generational. It's criminal he wasn't part of the 100 best NHLers.
Mario & Wayne for obvious reasons.
Orr for obvious reasons.
The Rocket for goals.
Howe for goals and longevity.
I consider Sid & Ovi to both be generational. Ovi will go down as the best goal scorer ever, and Sid will go down as the best complete player.
As good as McDingle has been, I think he's already fallen out of the conversation of being generational, but will remain elite for a long time.
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