On pure talent alone, is Jason Spezza the best in the game today?
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iceminers26SBR Posting Legend
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iceminers26SBR Posting Legend
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#2thread was before shootout but of course Spezza sniped on 5 holeComment -
DennisGreenSBR Posting Legend
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#3Not even closeComment -
TomJSportsSBR MVP
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#4Spezza 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.Comment -
bruins35SBR MVP
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#5datsuk has skills to pay the bills watch his stick handling it is sexyComment -
DennisGreenSBR Posting Legend
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#6Spezza 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.Guys heart is holding him back from being a superstar.
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boeing powerSBR Hall of Famer
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lunchbawksSBR Posting Legend
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#9Spezza is an amazing hockey player... If he could add a bit of toughness to his game he might be the bestComment -
TomJSportsSBR MVP
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#10I 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.
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).Comment -
MathewXBSBR MVP
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#11Spezza 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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