When I first joined Bleacher Report, the first article I wrote was a reflection on the career of Eric Lindros.
Needless to say, I believe his legacy should be much greater than it has become over the years and that Lindros was one of the greatest hockey players this world has ever seen.
Today, we have a player in Alexander Ovechkin who has taken the league by storm and become one of the most dominant forwards in recent memory. In fact, Ovechkin’s combination of scoring and physical play has some people drawing comparisons to the retired Lindros.
So the question must be asked: Who is the better player?
Clearly, Ovechkin could be considered the best player in the game today and is entering rarefied air with a likely third straight Hart Trophy following the ...
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Alex Ovechkin Vs. Eric Lindros: Who Is the Better Player?
Posted: 8th March 2010 by Eric Murtaugh in NHLComments Off on Alex Ovechkin Vs. Eric Lindros: Who Is the Better Player?