Wayne's hockey IQ was probably higher, but there's zero doubt McDavid's skillset is faaaaar superior. But its really not fair comparing different eras like this.
in the 80s goalies were not that good i can imagine Connor playing in the 80s and easily make 300 pts or more and if you take Wayne young again and make him play today he would be good but probably equal to guys like Panarin , Patrick Kane , Crosby not better for sure
Kane you been nothing but awesome in Edmonton and Alberta. All your time spending time seeing kids in all parts of Alberta doesn’t go unnoticed. Let’s go Oilers!!!
Gretzky in his prime was far beyond any other player. He would create grade A scoring chances almost every rush often out of nothing. A lot has been said about the different era, but Gretz played at a time when defenders were allowed to clutch and grab a lot more than they can now. But he was like a ghost out there, opposing players couldn't touch him. Mario Lemieux, Bobby Orr and Connor McDavid had 100 assist seasons, Wayne Gretzky did it 11 times.
2nd season 109 assits, plus 55 goals, i remember in his 3rd season, he had like 45 goals at game 38. Just think about that wooden stick with no flex, i bet a guy at work he would get 5 goals and get 50 goals in 39 games. Wayne got 92 goals that year in the NHL plus 120 apples. Im sorry if you had the opportunity to watch him play live, there is no doubt that he is the greatest goal scorer, greatest play maker, they put him on the PK just to scare the other teams.
You cannot compare 2 players in different eras! The chemistry is so different. Kane is an awesome player. Congrats guys round 2! Grew up watching the Oilers.💙🧡💙🧡
I knew kane was gonna say ovi, they have similar play styles, big body throws and goals but ovis goals are 500 more plus but still same play style, big body
I've always thought he's well spoken for a hockey player. So many just sort of mumble their way through interviews (granted they're paid to play hockey, not be broadcasters), but I really think Evander will likely have a great broadcasting career (if he wants it) after he's done playing.
Why does one of them have to be better than the other?? There's more than enough room for BOTH to be equally as great and I've had the good fortune to watch both of them play. The two GOATS sharing the Edmonton pasture. lol
Gretzky had like 167 points in his rookie season, but he had 1 goal less, so he didn't get his name on the art ross, he didn't win the rookie of the year either. The NHL did everything they could to prevent him from having too many points. Also in the day a 2 line pass was offside
I watched both play. McDavid is better imho. I think he is allot faster and his stick handling is god like. On top of that I agree with Evander about it being a much faster game today. Ill catch allot of shit for this, but the league Gordie Howe played in is the equivalent to highschool level today. If he were alive today he wouldn't stand a chance in todays NHL.
Like Gretz said he was the best in his time but now the game is so much faster bigger players McDavid is best in this time period Gretz was best in his and that's what he meant when he said that about McDavid Gretz was never as fast as McDavid and his quick hands but how fast he can explode so they were are the best and Wayne knows hockey was a lot slower back then
What a dumb question....Mcdavid is not even close t Gretzky he hasnt even eclipsed Crosby yet....there are a lot of YEARS to go for Mcdavid to be considered in Waynes breath...Mcdavids not that hot lots of guys are scoring 50+ goals and the League has changed and become a lot more offensive since exactly 2012.
If mcdavid teleported back in time to the 1980s he would destroy Wayne gretzky, there's nothing wrong with that it's just different eras, the gap from gretzky compared to everyone else at that time was probably bigger
@@patricity9355 Nope, Connor would not have seen the puck,there were tons of speedy guys in the 80s many matching Mcdavid...Nuge is a Gretzky clone and he can play keep away with anyone because of it, he thinks the ice like Gretzky 100%....Mcdavid is Hemsky+. with hands....but these men are not in Waynes class , Connor has not even taken over fully for Crosby and if he doesnt win a Cup he might get passed over by a Bedard or some other hotshot 18 year old.
Gretz or Connor?....fine line between the greatest and most entertaining, much like Tiger and Jack. One has the stats and the other has the unimaginable talent. One played the percentages and one played for the crowd.
Connor’s first 8 seaons 1/8 for 50 goals. Wayne 8/8. Stories need To sell and “what if” conversations need to happen.. but really there is no comparison to the Great One. Haven’t even seen Connor in a final yet..❤
I just say 1 thing there is ju 1 player how is The best ever in The history and that is MARIO THE MAGNIFICENT ONE LEMIEUX NO QUESTION ABOUT THAT END OF THE STORY KING OF KINGS GOD OF GODS
Even Gretz said if he played in this era that he wouldn't have had half the points he did because the goalies and their equipment wasn't as good back then. He's so humble and honest in saying that. Having said that, imagine Mcdavid, Mackinnon, Crosby or Ovi if they started their careers in 1979 against the weaker goalies. Would be interesting to see what their yearly points would be.
Wayne Gretzky is considered the GOAT, but do you think Connor McDavid could become a more legendary Oiler?
Wayne's hockey IQ was probably higher, but there's zero doubt McDavid's skillset is faaaaar superior. But its really not fair comparing different eras like this.
If he can play about 8 more seasons, finish his career in Edmonton and get at least a couple Stanley Cups, then maybe be considered equal.
Most legendary probably not, most skilled yes.
in the 80s goalies were not that good i can imagine Connor playing in the 80s and easily make 300 pts or more and if you take Wayne young again and make him play today he would be good but probably equal to guys like Panarin , Patrick Kane , Crosby not better for sure
Gretzky has 4 cups, McDavid has zero.
Kane you been nothing but awesome in Edmonton and Alberta. All your time spending time seeing kids in all parts of Alberta doesn’t go unnoticed. Let’s go Oilers!!!
People always said that Gretzky wasn't a fast skater, but when he had the puck nobody could catch him.
Agree with all kaner said
KANE what a stud
Gretzky in his prime was far beyond any other player. He would create grade A scoring chances almost every rush often out of nothing. A lot has been said about the different era, but Gretz played at a time when defenders were allowed to clutch and grab a lot more than they can now. But he was like a ghost out there, opposing players couldn't touch him. Mario Lemieux, Bobby Orr and Connor McDavid had 100 assist seasons, Wayne Gretzky did it 11 times.
Kucherov as well
2nd season 109 assits, plus 55 goals, i remember in his 3rd season, he had like 45 goals at game 38. Just think about that wooden stick with no flex, i bet a guy at work he would get 5 goals and get 50 goals in 39 games. Wayne got 92 goals that year in the NHL plus 120 apples. Im sorry if you had the opportunity to watch him play live, there is no doubt that he is the greatest goal scorer, greatest play maker, they put him on the PK just to scare the other teams.
Wow, what a way to put him on the spot. Especially when the truthful answer would not go in favour of his current teammate.
You cannot compare 2 players in different eras! The chemistry is so different. Kane is an awesome player. Congrats guys round 2! Grew up watching the Oilers.💙🧡💙🧡
I knew kane was gonna say ovi, they have similar play styles, big body throws and goals but ovis goals are 500 more plus but still same play style, big body
Hes extremely well spoken.
Would anybody ever say this about someone who is white.
@@mathewwickert7137Whoever is well spoken I will say they are well spoken. Has nothing to do with colour. Don’t bring race into this. God bless.
@@mathewwickert7137 He's so well spoken.
I've always thought he's well spoken for a hockey player. So many just sort of mumble their way through interviews (granted they're paid to play hockey, not be broadcasters), but I really think Evander will likely have a great broadcasting career (if he wants it) after he's done playing.
Different times, Gretzky still holds the records and today MaDavids the great one of hockey today.
Why does one of them have to be better than the other?? There's more than enough room for BOTH to be equally as great and I've had the good fortune to watch both of them play. The two GOATS sharing the Edmonton pasture. lol
Gretzky had like 167 points in his rookie season, but he had 1 goal less, so he didn't get his name on the art ross, he didn't win the rookie of the year either. The NHL did everything they could to prevent him from having too many points. Also in the day a 2 line pass was offside
Good interview
How is this even a question its like comparing steph to jordan and levron or comparing brady to rodges manning and mahones -chiefs fan
if you don’t count his goals, Gretzky is still the top scorer of all time!
Sorry just checked rookie season 134 points
Pavel Bure had that skillset and that speed. So false statement.
Kaner I love you
Sidney Crosby not too recently was great too.
Dimmest question ever
I watched both play. McDavid is better imho. I think he is allot faster and his stick handling is god like. On top of that I agree with Evander about it being a much faster game today. Ill catch allot of shit for this, but the league Gordie Howe played in is the equivalent to highschool level today. If he were alive today he wouldn't stand a chance in todays NHL.
It's sports "entertainment."
hands down ... gretzky ...
Gretzky's still the GOAT. I'll see how he stacks up at the end of his career
Like Gretz said he was the best in his time but now the game is so much faster bigger players McDavid is best in this time period Gretz was best in his and that's what he meant when he said that about McDavid Gretz was never as fast as McDavid and his quick hands but how fast he can explode so they were are the best and Wayne knows hockey was a lot slower back then
Go Canucks 🔥
What a dumb question....Mcdavid is not even close t Gretzky he hasnt even eclipsed Crosby yet....there are a lot of YEARS to go for Mcdavid to be considered in Waynes breath...Mcdavids not that hot lots of guys are scoring 50+ goals and the League has changed and become a lot more offensive since exactly 2012.
If mcdavid teleported back in time to the 1980s he would destroy Wayne gretzky, there's nothing wrong with that it's just different eras, the gap from gretzky compared to everyone else at that time was probably bigger
@@patricity9355 Nope, Connor would not have seen the puck,there were tons of speedy guys in the 80s many matching Mcdavid...Nuge is a Gretzky clone and he can play keep away with anyone because of it, he thinks the ice like Gretzky 100%....Mcdavid is Hemsky+. with hands....but these men are not in Waynes class , Connor has not even taken over fully for Crosby and if he doesnt win a Cup he might get passed over by a Bedard or some other hotshot 18 year old.
Mario Lemieux
yawnnnnnnn ...
What a stupid question but then again this is an American channel.
Taxes and brutal fans
snubs gretzky twice!
No the Panthers won!
Holy Botox! Ridiculous
Fafo lol
Lol. Gretzky is still the best player of all time. Connor is about tide for 2nd with Mario.
Connor ain't close to peak Mario
It's a game for children .
Boo oilers 😂
take the B and put a “G” cuz that’s more g kid
Must be a leafs fan
Love McDavid, but they call Wayne , "The Great One" for a reason.
Gretz or Connor?....fine line between the greatest and most entertaining, much like Tiger and Jack. One has the stats and the other has the unimaginable talent. One played the percentages and one played for the crowd.
Good questions ….. excellent answers 👍
IfGretzky had the equipment like today and drove himself like back then he would still destroy everybody today including Mcdavid.
Connor’s first 8 seaons 1/8 for 50 goals. Wayne 8/8. Stories need
To sell and “what if” conversations need to happen.. but really there is no comparison to the Great One. Haven’t even seen Connor in a final yet..❤
Kaner 💪💪
Evander... how do end up $27,000,000 in debt in just a few short years? Are there advantages to being a douche canoe on the ice?
Wow what a prediction by kane! Spot on! Go Oilers! Please win this game 7
Sorry just checked rookie season 134 points
I just say 1 thing there is ju 1 player how is The best ever in The history and that is MARIO THE MAGNIFICENT ONE LEMIEUX NO QUESTION ABOUT THAT END OF THE STORY KING OF KINGS GOD OF GODS
Life long oilers fan Evander kane is a stud and is undeniably an asset for the oilers team on and off the ice we love you kane let the haters hate
Kane is a beauty
Both are great but I’m a Gretzky fan
Even Gretz said if he played in this era that he wouldn't have had half the points he did because the goalies and their equipment wasn't as good back then. He's so humble and honest in saying that. Having said that, imagine Mcdavid, Mackinnon, Crosby or Ovi if they started their careers in 1979 against the weaker goalies. Would be interesting to see what their yearly points would be.
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