Is Steven Stamkos now in Crosby's and Ovechkin's class?

G $MONEY$ · Nov 18, 2010

Can we officially say that Stamkos in now in the same "class" as Ovechkin and Crosby? For the past few years, everyone knows that Crosby and Ovechkin have been in a class of their own. Basically Crosby and Ovechkin have been considered the two best players in the world and then everyone else is below them. Malkin was briefly in the Crosby/Ovechkin class a couple years back, but has since fallen out as one of the very best in the world, imo.

So what do you guys think, is Stamkos in the same class as Crosby and Ovechkin?

pghbuccos · Nov 18, 2010

I voted for Not quite, but if he wins another Richard or the Art Ross he will be.

I think if he gets 50 goals in 50 games which it looks like he will he will be in their class.

G $MONEY$ · Nov 18, 2010

pghbuccos said:
I think if he gets 50 goals in 50 games which it looks like he will he will be in their class.

If he does do that, that will truly be an amazing feat for today's NHL.

Junior Griffey · Nov 18, 2010

Someone mentioned earlier that he is only 20 years old (21 in February) and already has 90 goals. Well 91 now. That's just sick. I think he's gotta do it a little while longer, but he's definately on track.

lumm0x · Nov 18, 2010

If he finishes this season on par in goals and points, having lost Vinny and playing on a weak team in comparison....yes.

G $MONEY$ · Nov 18, 2010

Could you imagine if Stamkos was playing in Toronto, Montreal, New York, Boston, Detroit Etc. ? He would be so popular and his cards would be sky high in price.

I remember i attended a show the week his SPA RC came out and the dealers were selling his SPA auto RC for $80-$100. Wish i would have bought one back then, lol. Actually Stamkos SP Authentic auto RCs actually dipped down to around $50 in the summer of 2009.

numba1yankeefan · Nov 18, 2010

Don't laugh at me

I go to every lightning home game and watch every away game and I think Stamkos is just as good if not BETTER than both of them.

Best slapshot in the league IMO and he is 20 years old. Ridiculous.

AK11 · Nov 18, 2010

I bought his SPA AU RC in BGS 9.5 only 1 month after release for around $75. It has 4 9.5 subgrades and I love the serial number being 910/999 since it's like his jersey number but with an extra zero. It is turning out to be one of the best investments I have. I picked option B given he finishes the year strong, he will then be in the same class as Sid and Ovechkin.

ThoseBackPages · Nov 18, 2010

until he brings home a ring, he wont top Sid. but i can see him passing Ovie, especially since hes Canadian and Ovie isnt

numba1yankeefan · Nov 18, 2010

STAMKOS HAT TRICK!!! 4 points tonight

ThoseBackPages · Nov 18, 2010

numba1yankeefan said:
STAMKOS HAT TRICK!!! 4 points tonight

NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICE!!!

Junior Griffey · Nov 18, 2010

And St. Louis has 5 assists. What's the record for assists in a game?

G $MONEY$ · Nov 18, 2010

numba1yankeefan said:
STAMKOS HAT TRICK!!! 4 points tonight

numba1yankeefan · Nov 18, 2010

ThoseBackPages said:
numba1yankeefan said:

STAMKOS HAT TRICK!!! 4 points tonight

Click to expand...

NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICE!!!

correction

5 points. 3 goals 2 assists

and st. louis has 5 assists hahaha

G $MONEY$ · Nov 18, 2010

Junior Griffey said:
And St. Louis has 5 assists. What's the record for assists in a game?

Most assists, one game: Billy Taylor (March 16, 1947), Wayne Gretzky (three occasions: February 15, 1980; December 11, 1985; February 14, 1986), all tied with 7.

Card Magnet · Nov 18, 2010

Stamkos has been in the same class. It just wasn't always clear because of a shaky team around him.

cfind · Nov 18, 2010

I believe skill wise he's in their league, but I'm not sure about his leadership qualities. Crosby and Ovechkin both command their teams both on and off the ice, they stick up for their teammates and take the heat when the teams aren't doing well. I'm not all that familiar with Stamkos to be honest, so this isn't a slam in any way, but that's one area he might need to work up to.

matchpenalty · Nov 18, 2010

Not yet in Sid's class, he is in a class by himself. He has the ring and other hardware. For sure in Ovechkin class. Playoffs is where legends are made. Until Steamer and Ovy get it done post season. They aren't in the Crosby class.

numba1yankeefan · Nov 19, 2010

cfind said:
I believe skill wise he's in their league, but I'm not sure about his leadership qualities. Crosby and Ovechkin both command their teams both on and off the ice, they stick up for their teammates and take the heat when the teams aren't doing well. I'm not all that familiar with Stamkos to be honest, so this isn't a slam in any way, but that's one area he might need to work up to.

stamkos is on the same team as vinny lecavalier and marty st. louis. he doesnt have to be the leader he just needs to put up the numbers

TurbosHockey · Nov 19, 2010

SO what is his rookie card to have then?

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Is Steven Stamkos now in Crosby's and Ovechkin's class?

Is Stamkos now in the same class as Crosby and Ovechkin?

Yes, Stamkos is definitely in the same class as Sid and Alex.

Not quite, but if he wins another Richard or the Art Ross he will be.

No way, Crosby and Ovechkin are still in a class of their own

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