Athletistic / Hockey. Legendary Russian hockey player Pavel Bure said that he had never seen hockey players like Wayne Gretzky. The legendary Canadian holds numerous NHL records.
“Gretzi’s NHL scoring record is historic. If Ovechkin surpasses it, it will be a milestone in hockey. They will talk about it a lot and for a long time. The Russian is taking such a height. All this is fascinating. Ovechkin will do what others could not do. Alexander will do a truly great thing not only for himself, but also for our country.
Wayne is a great guy and I’ve spoken to him over the years. You have to ask him how he will react to the fact that his record is going to fall. It seems to me that he will react normally to this.
For me personally, Gretzky will remain the coolest athlete in hockey history. This will not be affected by the fall of one of his records. I saw how he plays. In addition to goals, he scored 200 points per season and on the ice he achieved things that were simply breathtaking. Wayne could calculate the playing combination three or four steps ahead. I haven’t seen any other hockey player like that,” Bure said, as quoted by Match TV.
Alexander Ovechkin scored 853 goals during his career in regular NHL championships. He is now 41 goals away from Gretzky’s record (894). The 38-year-old Russian’s contract with the Washington Capitals is valid for two more seasons.
Wayne Gretzky played in the NHL for the Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers. He ended his career in 1999. Pavel Bure in North America managed to play for the Vancouver Canucks, Florida Panthers and New York Rangers. He hung up his skates in 2005.
Source: Sport
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