Magootz
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And who sets the parameters for the best "overall" player?? Somebody on Hobby Insider? It's impossible to answer the question because it not a stat listed by the NHL, therefore one can only have an opinion. 9 times out of 10, people pick who they know and watch because they don't know any better.
I'm still going with who the GM's pick first "overall" :beer:
I'm still going with who the GM's pick first "overall" :beer:
Simple answer:
The question to the GM's was not who was the best overall player player in the league based on all facets. It was whom would you build your team around. The two are not same - Crosby is the most dynamic player, with Ovie a very close second. They are not however - either one - the most well rounded player at this point in their careers.
Another example - the question was asked of these same GM's around 2003/2005, and I seem to remember that the most popular answer then was Lidstrom to start a team with. Pick the player that would anchor your defense night in and night out, miss no games , and score to boot. Was he the best player in the league??? No he was not. BUT he was one of the players that you could build a team around.
Title of this thread was :
Who is the best all-around player in the league?