Gretzky reveals dream lineup of all-time NHL greats
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Wayne Gretzky, the most accomplished player to ever don a pair of skates, revealed Tuesday that he would not include himself if he ever had a chance to assemble a lineup of the NHL's all-time greats.
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For The Great One's dream team, former teammate Grant Fuhr would be in goal, while Bobby Orr and Paul Coffey would easily form the top defensive pairing of all-time.
Up front, Gretzky said he'd roll a trio of Gordie Howe, Jean Beliveau, and Mark Messier.
To put that into perspective:
| Player | Goals | Assists | Points | Stanley Cups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Messier | 694 | 1193 | 1887 | 6 |
| Beliveau | 507 | 712 | 1219 | 10 |
| Howe | 801 | 1049 | 1850 | 4 |
| Coffey | 396 | 1135 | 1531 | 4 |
| Orr | 270 | 645 | 915 | 2 |
Not too shabby.
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