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Shambala

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5. Even with his own scoring Gretzky definitely raised the play of his teammates.

Reply to JT45242 (Reply #2)

Tue Feb 25, 2025, 12:43 PM

Feb 25

I remember Bernie Nichols going from a good player with the Kings to 70 something goals and 150 points after Gretzky arrived. Tony Granato too and slow footed Luc Robitaille’s games elevated amongst others and got them in the Hall Of Fame (USA Hockey Hall of Fame for Granato)

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It's a matter of when not if for Ovechkin now. [View all] Shambala Feb 25 OP

He's fun to watch! rubbersole Feb 25 #1

Gretzky has more assists than oveckin has points JT45242 Feb 25 #2

Even with his own scoring Gretzky definitely raised the play of his teammates. Shambala Feb 25 #5

Gretzky is the better player, by far True Dough Feb 25 #3

Agree, Ovechkin could be a beast when he wanted to. Shambala Feb 25 #4