NHL · Cross-Sport · GOAT Comparison
Connor McDavid vs Wayne Gretzky.
By DynastyDaily Editorial Board · June 15, 2026
Direct answer
NHL GOAT debate — McDavid's peak vs Gretzky's untouchable totals.
Side-by-side resume
| Metric | Connor McDavid | Wayne Gretzky |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Cups | 1 | 4 |
| Hart Trophies (MVP) | 4 | 9 |
| Art Ross Trophies | 5 | 10 |
| Career points | 900+ | 2857 |
| Career assists | 600+ | 1963 |
| Conn Smythe Trophies | 1 | 2 |
| Career PPG | 1.5+ | 1.92 |
DynastyDaily verdict
Gretzky's career totals are mathematically unreachable: 2857 points in 1487 games. McDavid has the modern peak (4x Hart) and the better skating metrics but trails by 1500+ career points. The DynastyDaily call: Gretzky remains untouchable; McDavid is the best player NOT named Wayne Gretzky.