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curves2000 · 11-02-2019, 12:47 AM

I think Ovi's numbers are just unreal in so many ways but there are a few pointers I would like to add when looking at hockey's greatest goal scorers.

People always discount the effect and the contributions that the WHA had on NHL records and goals. Like it or not but enough quality talent played in the league that it had an effect on the numbers for the NHL history book. Current NHL players don't need to worry about a competing North American league at the moment.

Here are the professional totals for both WHA and NHL for some of the top goal scorers in hockey history. Regular season only.

Gordie Howe: 975
Wayne Gretzky: 940
Bobby Hull: 913

Honorable Mention goes to Jaromir Jagr with a total of 848 goals with KHL and NHL.

When you look at the list, Ovi still has some ways to go from a total historic perspective but hes on a solid way there, and impressive feat no doubt.

11-02-2019, 12:47 AM	#92
curves2000 First Line Centre Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Calgary, Canada Exp:	I think Ovi's numbers are just unreal in so many ways but there are a few pointers I would like to add when looking at hockey's greatest goal scorers. People always discount the effect and the contributions that the WHA had on NHL records and goals. Like it or not but enough quality talent played in the league that it had an effect on the numbers for the NHL history book. Current NHL players don't need to worry about a competing North American league at the moment. Here are the professional totals for both WHA and NHL for some of the top goal scorers in hockey history. Regular season only. Gordie Howe: 975 Wayne Gretzky: 940 Bobby Hull: 913 Honorable Mention goes to Jaromir Jagr with a total of 848 goals with KHL and NHL. When you look at the list, Ovi still has some ways to go from a total historic perspective but hes on a solid way there, and impressive feat no doubt.