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Originally Posted by lunchbox
either you guys (quadraton or AOS) aren't reading what i'm saying or i'm not expressing what i mean very well. So i'll give it another shot.
I'm saying: From the late-middle of gretzky's career to the end of it and even now after he is gone he is the ONLY player who gets recognition outside of the die-hard fans. Gretzky has acheived his superstar status but I think there are players who've done enough to get superstar status but don't get it because the NHL has been insistant on NOT marketing players outside of Wayne Gretzky.
its not the point that gretzky is on a higher level of admiration for these players is that he is the ONLY one with a level of admiration in the public eye. Its a binary decision either A) you're wayne gretzky and you're great or B) you're not.
its that simple and its wrong.
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Then there has to be someone out there who people would think of before they think of Wayne Gretzky.
Jarome Iginla had a good start during last year's playoff run, and if he proves he's not just a one shot wonder, he might have a chance at usurping Gretzky's throne.
Everyone keeps saying Sydney Crosby will be the next player to dominate the league, but for the time being, he is just another guy waiting for the draft.
Rick Nash, Martin St.Louis, and Vincent Lecavlier are playing for teams no one even cares about, and Dan Heatly needs a course on road safety.
Even Brett Hull is starting to run out of steam, and he definitely lost a lot of respect from people North of the border when he donned the Team USA jersey.
So, I agree. It's been too long since someone could carry the game of hockey, but as things are right now, there just isn't anyone out there who can rise above the rest like Gretzky did. But I promise you, when that guy comes along, people will know.