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Originally Posted by Locke
Hmm....I think theres still a case to be made there.
Most of the 'Pros' were barely professionals in any sense of the word. Then they expanded and had to fill out a crapload more rosters.
Goalies were bad enough, but some of these clods could barely skate...when they were sober.
Look at the NHL right now. A crappy 4th line Grinder or 7/8 Dman is still an Elite Athlete.
Look at the NHL in the 70s/80s...I cant even skate and I could have made the team.
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Articles have been written about adjusted points based on different era's, and Gretzky and Lemieux are head and shoulders above everyone (with Bobby Orr close behind, although injuries derailed him).