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Originally Posted by 1qqaaz
And McDavid is playing against a much more diluted talent pool. When Gretzky played, there was half as many teams in the league.
Even strength performance is another big factor to consider.
I don't think McDavid should be anywhere near the Mount Rushmore of hockey. Guys like Orr, Lemieux and Howe are also way ahead.
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When Gretzky played Russians, Czechs and Slovaks did not play in the league. When Gretzky played the USA would finish 5th in a best on best tournament not be the odds on favourites. Not that I think McDavid is better, but the overall talent pool in a 32 team league is far superior to what it was in a 21 team league.