[punkwax]

Listen, I'm not trying to take anything away from Ovechkin, he's an electrifying player. So was Bure.

Overall, Crosby is superior. When Bure was the "It" player of the league, the likes of, let's say, Sakic etc. were "overlooked" by most due to the flashiness, or electrifying nature of Bure's game.

End result? Sakic is one of the most regarded players of all time. Bure? Still talked about, but certainly not in the same regard.

Not trying to take anything away from either Russian, simply saying for my money, I'd take a player of Crosby's ilk. ANY DAY.

And I've said before, people who think Crosby is a whiner... let's see any human's behaviour after having a target on their back since they were 12. In contact sports, bigger, stronger kids are trying to hurt you if you're an impact player from a very young age. You'll become naturally defensive.