from Matt Larkin of The Daily Faceoff,

Where do you rank Sidney Crosby on the all-time player list? Give an exact number.

MATT LARKIN: For me, he slots in fifth. Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr, Mario Lemieux and Gordie Howe form my all-time hockey Mount Rushmore. But if a second group of sculptures was commissioned? Sid makes the cut along with Nick Lidstrom, Dominik Hasek and Alex Ovechkin for me....

FRANK SERAVALLI: After careful consideration, I have Sidney Crosby ranked third all-time, behind only Wayne Gretzky and Bobby Orr. I think at this point, Crosby has passed his mentor and former owner in Mario Lemieux and also Mr. Hockey. Those are bold statements, but I believe it speaks to the consistent excellence of Crosby’s career....

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