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Crosby Vs. Ovechkin: Who Is the Best?

 
I know, I know. This subject has been beaten to death. Who is better: Sid the Kid or Alexander the GR8? Everyone and their mother has touched base on this subject, but it usually only boils down to one or two points. Today, I'm going to break this down in a tale-of-the-tape fashion with each player's strengths, weaknesses, and intangibles.  What that means in comparison to each other and in the big scope of things. And who, in my opinion only, is the better of the two—both now and in the future. Alexander Ovechkin Strengths: Lightning quick on his skates, he can get from zero to 60 as quick as anyone.  He starts and stops on a dime, changing directions quickly and without wasted motion. His hands may be unmatched.  He can bury it from anywhere on the ice with a precision slap shot and the best wrist shot in the game. His one-timer may also be the best in the league at this point, releasing it from anywhere. His frame also allows him to throw his weight around and he ... (link)

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