Is Mark Messier Better Than Bobby Orr?

Mark Messier and Bobby Orr are two of the greatest hockey players of all time. Both players have had Hall of Fame careers and have won multiple Stanley Cups. However, there is some debate as to who is the better player.

Messier is a centerman who is known for his leadership and scoring ability. He is a five-time Stanley Cup champion and has won the Hart Trophy twice. He is also the NHL's all-time leader in points and assists.

Orr is a defenseman who is known for his skating ability and offensive prowess. He is a two-time Stanley Cup champion and has won the Norris Trophy eight times. He is also the NHL's all-time leader in points per game by a defenseman.

So, who is the better player? It is a difficult question to answer. Both Messier and Orr are all-time greats. However, if I had to choose one player, I would choose Orr. He was a more dominant player and had a greater impact on the game.

  • Who has more Stanley Cups, Messier or Orr? Messier has five Stanley Cups, while Orr has two.
  • Who has more Hart Trophies, Messier or Orr? Messier has two Hart Trophies, while Orr has none.
  • Who has more Norris Trophies, Messier or Orr? Orr has eight Norris Trophies, while Messier has none.
  • Who is the NHL's all-time leader in points, Messier or Orr? Messier is the NHL's all-time leader in points, with 1,887 points in 1,756 games.
  • Who is the NHL's all-time leader in points per game by a defenseman, Messier or Orr? Orr is the NHL's all-time leader in points per game by a defenseman, with 1.39 points per game.
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