While I agree he needs another Cup or two to hit that really high rareified air, a winger who only plays 20-24 minutes a night in a 60 minute game versus QB position who takes every offensive snap isn't a fair comparison in general. Not downplaying the team aspect of football, either, but it's even more so true in hockey.
Also I'm biased as fuck, but if in another 6-7 years Ovechkin really is threatening Gretzky's goal record...that will an achievement of a different level across all sports in that it was one of those "Gretzky records" that was deemed absolutely untouchable, ever. Another Cup at some point and if he scores 895+ goals I think Ovechkin has to be talked about in top 10 players all time, maybe even top 5 if you're throwing in one as the ultimate goal scorer (who's going to end up pretty high on overall points chart by the time he's finished, too).
