| Some fans of the game may say that comparing | | | | the NHL and at the pace at which he is headed many |
| Sidney Crosby and the Great One, Wayne Gretzky is | | | | analysts believe that his total career points will by far |
| like comparing apples and oranges. Of Course there is | | | | surpass those of Gretzky. |
| only one Gretzky, and most die hard fans of his will | | | | Gretzky's first Stanley Cup Championship came only 4 |
| attest to that. Although it is hard to argue the fact that | | | | years after he began playing in the NHL. During his |
| Sidney Crosby, who has already broken a club record | | | | 1983-1984 season Wayne Gretzky and the Edmonton |
| previously set by the great Mario Lemieux, is a player | | | | Oilers took home the cup after defeating the |
| to be watched. Barring any professional injuries, he is | | | | Edmonton Oilers. An exploit the young Sidney Crosby |
| bound to go the distance. | | | | has to accomplish. As captain of the Pittsburgh |
| While it might be said that the game has changed | | | | Penguins he has lead the team to playoffs, only to be |
| considerably over the past few decades, it is | | | | defeated within the first rounds. Crosby still has a few |
| interesting nonetheless to compare Sidney Crosby and | | | | years left to beat or match Gretzky's Stanley Cup |
| Wayne Gretzky's performance at the start of their | | | | victory. |
| NHL career at the age of 18. | | | | Since the start of Sidney Crosby's career, similarities |
| Sidney Crosby's 2005-2006 NHL debut season | | | | were made between the two in terms of their attitude |
| consisted of 81 games with a record breaking 39 | | | | towards the refs. Both were considered to be whiners |
| goals and 63 assists for a total of 102 points. | | | | and constantly complained to the refs about unjust |
| Similarly Wayne Gretzky's NHL debut at the age of 18 | | | | penalties. |
| during the 1979-1980 season consisted of 79 games | | | | From amazing hockey talents to a whiny attitude and |
| with 51 goals, 86 assists for a total of 137 points. | | | | destined for NHL glory, Sidney Crosby and Wayne |
| Regardless of how the game might have changed, | | | | Gretzky might just be the two most similar players in |
| Wayne Gretzky's NHL debuts were undeniably more | | | | the history of the NHL. While Gretzky may be |
| impressive than those of Sidney Crosby's. Although | | | | considered The Great One, Crosby is right behind is at |
| Gretzky's NHL playing days are over, Sidney Crosby | | | | his heels and at this point only time will tell. |
| has almost another 15 years to truly make his mark in | | | | |