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iceminers26 · 10-11-11, 09:46 PM

thread was before shootout but of course Spezza sniped on 5 hole

DennisGreen · 10-11-11, 10:32 PM

Not even close

TomJSports · 10-11-11, 10:47 PM

Spezza definitely has more pure talent than 99% of NHLers or more. I would argue that Spezza actually has more talent than Crosby. What Spezza doesn't have is Crosby's work ethic and dedication. And that is probably why we'll see Spezza with a 'great' career, but never have a shot at the HoF.

bruins35 · 10-11-11, 10:51 PM

datsuk has skills to pay the bills watch his stick handling it is sexy

DennisGreen · 10-11-11, 10:54 PM

Originally posted by TomJSports

Spezza definitely has more pure talent than 99% of NHLers or more. I would argue that Spezza actually has more talent than Crosby. What Spezza doesn't have is Crosby's work ethic and dedication. And that is probably why we'll see Spezza with a 'great' career, but never have a shot at the HoF.

Nailed it

Guys heart is holding him back from being a superstar.

DennisGreen · 10-11-11, 10:54 PM

Originally posted by bruins35

datsuk has skills to pay the bills watch his stick handling it is sexy

I'd go with Datsyuk is the P4P champ of pure talent. He can do it all. Best stick handler and puck controller I've ever seen and he plays a great defensive game as well.

boeing power · 10-11-11, 10:55 PM

lunchbawks · 10-11-11, 11:08 PM

Spezza is an amazing hockey player... If he could add a bit of toughness to his game he might be the best

TomJSports · 10-11-11, 11:33 PM

I would add a +1 to Datsyuk. He can play in any situation and excel. He could probably play every segment of the All Star Skills Competition and do well.

Originally posted by boeing power

I don't know, the title of the video is dead wrong. To me it's Crosby making some great moves, and Spezza playing excellent defense and keeping up with him every step of the way. Crosby eventually loses his balance and passes to Letang. Letang shoots and typically poor keeping from Ottawa leads to a goal. But don't get me wrong, Crosby is without a doubt a better player than Spezza. There is a difference in being the better player vs being the more talented player though. Crosby does put a Brind'Amour/Roberts type effort off the ice and that's what makes him a top 5 player and Spezza a top 30 player. Spezza relies on talent, Crosby relies on being a workhorse (and tonnes to talent, too).

MathewXB · 10-12-11, 01:13 AM

Spezza is for sure in the top 10 most talented players in the NHL today. On the other hand I am a huge Sens fan but that has nothing to do with his talent.

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