What did Brandon Dubinsky say about Sidney Crosby?
Dubinsky called Crosby “obviously one of the best ever” but included the caveat that “Sid just whined way too much.” He added that Ovechkin’s 724 goals are “insane”, but he preferred Ovi more because the Capitals’ captain “just shut up and played hard.”
What team is Brandon Dubinsky on?
Columbus Blue Jackets#17 / Centerman
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Is Brandon Dubinsky retired?
While he’s not officially retired, Dubinsky is on longterm IR due to a chronic wrist injury that sidelined him all of the 2019-20 season.
Is Alex Ovechkin better than Crosby?
Crosby has put up significantly more assists (832) than Ovechkin (587). Crosby has 189 playoff points in 168 games, while Ovechkin has 131 points in 136 postseason contests. Ovechkin has Crosby beat in two categories: goal-scoring and durability. Seven hundred twenty-seven goals for number 8 vs.
Is Brandon Dubinsky playing tonight?
Blue Jackets’ Brandon Dubinsky: Remains unavailable Dubinsky (wrist) won’t play Friday against Anaheim, Alison Lukan of The Athletic reports. Dubinsky has yet to play this season due to a wrist injury and remains without a timetable for his return to the lineup.
Is Sidney Crosby good at defense?
Crosby is certainly decent enough in his own end, but hasn’t really shown exceptional defensive results. And that’s not even a negative, if he’s digging too deep defensively, he’s not in position to lead transition attacks — where he’s undoubtedly at his most dangerous.
Can Ovi catch Gretzky?
Ovechkin is going to have a tall task ahead of him to catch Gretzky and it will require some of the best seasons ever by a player of his age each year for the rest of his career. Truly, the impossible record of 894 now seems entirely possible for Ovechkin to catch, but it has to start with a big year in 2021-22.
Why is Crosby so good?
Speed. Crosby has a powerful stride for a smaller player. His ability to zip around the ice helps get him extra chances, whether they are around the net or by sliding in to open areas.
How good is Crosby?
Statistically, he currently ranks 37th on the NHL’s all-time scoring list. It’s impossible to say how long Crosby can keep pace with his career point per game average of 1.27 – which is currently seventh-best all time – but it’s reasonable to believe he’ll crack the top 10 when all is said and done.
Why did Gretzky retire?
Gretzky did state his desire to move back to California and spend time with his family. But at the time, there were already three teams in that state from which to choose, including a return to the Los Angeles Kings. There may have been still other reasons motivating his retirement.
How many goals away is Ovechkin from Gretzky?
730 goals
Ovechkin starts a new five-year contract with the Washington Capitals with 730 goals, 165 away from passing Gretzky. The Russian superstar is 36 and would need to score at a pace never before seen from an older player to approach that mark by the time his contract is up.