The greatest ever !!!

[Mike P]

When you're evaluating the greatness of Gretsky, bear in mind that he was skating against defensemen, and shooting at goalies, who would have had a hard time making it in the AHL back in the 60s and early 70s

Even the first round of expansion in the late 60s didn't dilute the talent the way it's been diluted today.

[Raider Ronnie]

No doubt, Gordy Howe was one of the best ever, but I don't think he could skate with Bobby Orr.
Gretsky and Mario Lemieux would have had a tough time playing in the 60s & 70s the way the game was so much more physical!