DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) One of the greatest and he's only 31. Edited January 12, 2017 by DatsyukianDekes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted January 12, 2017 out of all non-Wing players I hope he wins a Cup the most 3 kickazz, FireCaptain and DatsyukianDekes reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckbags 863 Report post Posted January 12, 2017 Congrats to Mr. Ovechkin. Great career so far, Could be a 1500 point guy or more but the time all is said and done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) Nice to see him get it against the Penguins too Edited January 12, 2017 by kylee 1 kickazz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted January 12, 2017 Good for ovi.. I've always liked him. He's one of the few players that just always looks like he's having fun on the ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) Did they start cutting goalie equipment size yet? Or is it next season? I have a bet going that he'll surpass Gretzky's goal totals (as long as he remains healthy and plays in the NHL till hes 40) with someone. Edited January 12, 2017 by kickazz 1 DatsyukianDekes reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted January 12, 2017 So, clearly Ovechkin is a goal scorer, but I think he's close to, if not #2 (Crosby #1) over the past decade or so. So, significant enough to make this an even crazier stat (yes, I know, different era, but...).....At the same age Ovechkin is now, Gretzky had 2,263 points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted January 12, 2017 7 hours ago, kickazz said: Did they start cutting goalie equipment size yet? Or is it next season? I have a bet going that he'll surpass Gretzky's goal totals (as long as he remains healthy and plays in the NHL till hes 40) with someone. Ovechkin sits at .626 goals per game which is a quarter goal higher than Gretzky’s .601. Ovechkin is already top 20 in terms of adjusted goals scored (not including this year). EVen if he doesn't pass Gretzky in total goals but gets close, he is the best goal scorer of all time imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) Great to see Howe still number 1 with adjustment tho. Edited January 12, 2017 by kickazz 1 amato reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted January 15, 2017 Beauty 1 amato reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted January 16, 2017 How many players that came into the league after Ovechkin will hit 1,000 points? Kane? Stamkos? Who else? On 1/12/2017 at 2:34 PM, DatsyukianDekes said: Ovechkin sits at .626 goals per game which is a quarter goal higher than Gretzky’s .601. Ovechkin is already top 20 in terms of adjusted goals scored (not including this year). EVen if he doesn't pass Gretzky in total goals but gets close, he is the best goal scorer of all time imo. What a strange metric. Why is Bobby Hull ranked below Shanahan and Iginla? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ami 273 Report post Posted January 16, 2017 wow, he actually can pass. amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted January 17, 2017 8 hours ago, GMRwings1983 said: How many players that came into the league after Ovechkin will hit 1,000 points? Kane? Stamkos? Who else? Malkin, obviously. Kopitar, maybe Backstrom. McDavid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) Kopitar is questionable imo. Depends on how he ages and how the Kings progress as a team. They've been on a decline for some reason Kane, Backstrom seems like they will, Caps will likely be good a while and Blackhawks seem to always be good. Edited January 17, 2017 by kickazz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) Umm that Sidney Crosby guy might do it... Edited January 17, 2017 by krsmith17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted January 17, 2017 Erik Karlsson is my dark horse candidate to reach 1,000 points 1 DatsyukianDekes reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted January 17, 2017 2 hours ago, krsmith17 said: Umm that Sidney Crosby guy might do it... I think GMR asked players that came to the league after Ovechkin 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) For a lot of these players it's all fine and dandy till they hit around age 31 or 32. Then the decline gets real. Ovechkin will likely maintain a decent goal scoring rate simply because he's just one strong dude and for him that's all it take to shoot and score. Guys like Kopitar and Kane and Backstrom who rely on more (such as speed, hand eye, playmaking) might not be as well off when they get to that point and suddenly 1000 points starts to become a harder task. But I do think they most likely will long as they age well and don't have chronic injuries Edited January 17, 2017 by kickazz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadgerBob 297 Report post Posted January 17, 2017 3 hours ago, kickazz said: I think GMR asked players that came to the league after Ovechkin Did he not? Ovie was drafted in '04 Sid in '05. Or are you saying since the lock-out happened they came in at the same time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted January 17, 2017 They came to the NHL at the same time. Drafted different times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
