To me, this is like the Lemieux vs Gretzky debate, or the Orr vs Lidstrom debate.
Some might argue that Lemieux (or Orr) had a higher fantasy value because they were (arguably) the more talented players. Compare them to Crosby, if you will.
Others would argue that Gretzky (or Lidstrom), obviously not much less talented (if at all), had higher fantasy value because of their durability, combined with the talent. Compare them to Ovechkin, if you will.
I'm not saying that Crosby will turn into a Lemieux or Orr, but the potential certainly is there. And for the same reason I would have taken Gretzky over Lemieux or Lidstrom over Orr (if that were possible), I would take Ovechkin over Crosby.
Of course this all assumes Crosby will become a certified band-aid boy, which is by no means even close to a certainty. Maybe he has truly put his injury concerns behind him. I sure hope so. I truly like Crosby and enjoy what he brings to the game of hockey. I just worry that he will have repeated health issues and therefore I'd be more content taking Ovechin over Crosby.
Of course the other assumption I am making is that Ovechkin returns to form, which he may not (though I think he will).
No matter how you look at it, this is a very subjective debate.
12 team, H2H, salary cap
1 pt/G or A, 2 pts/W, 1 pt/OTL, 1 pt/SO
Forward: B. Point, M. Necas, A. Debrincat, T. Zegras, J. Bratt, L. Raymond
Defense: J. Morrissey, A. DeAngelo, S. Gostisbehere, D. Doughty
Goalie: T. Demko, E. Merzlikins
Bench: M. Rossi, C. Glass, M. Maccelli, M. Dumba, K. Shattenkirk, F. Andersen
Prospects of Note: L. Stankoven, J. Lekkerimaki, D. Yurov, B. Clarke
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