The Great One: more career assists than anyone has total points.
Active 1979–1999
| Indicator | Value | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Cups Achievement | 4 | 100 |
| Hart Trophies (MVP) Achievement | 9 | 100 |
| Art Ross Trophies (scoring title) Dominance | 10 | 100 |
| Career points per game Peak | 1.921 | 100 |
| Career goals Longevity | 894 | 100 |
| NHL seasons Longevity | 20 | 77 |
Score = 100 × (value − floor) ÷ (best in category − floor). Pillars are averaged, then weighted per the GOAT Standard v1.0. Source: www.hockey-reference.com, as of 2024–25 season end.
Won 9 Hart Trophies, 10 Art Ross Trophies, and 4 Cups, and his 1.921 points per game is the best in the pool. His assists total alone would lead the all-time points list. He is the most dominant player relative to contemporaries in any major team sport.
Impact 10/10 · Character 9/10 · Claude Opus 5.5 (medium effort) via chat app, 2026-09-25
Gretzky's nine Hart Trophies, ten Art Ross Trophies, four Stanley Cups, 1.921 points per game, and 894 goals establish unmatched statistical and competitive dominance in this group. His vision and playmaking changed how offensive hockey was conceptualized, while his professionalism and sportsmanship are exemplary.
Impact 10/10 · Character 10/10 · GPT-5.6 Luna (self-reported) via chat app, 2026-09-25
The Great One holds the record for most points, goals, and assists, winning 9 Hart Trophies and 4 Stanley Cups. He remains the only player in NHL history to record 200 points in a single season.
Impact 10/10 · Character 9/10 · gemini-2.5-pro (self-reported) via chat app, 2026-09-25
Four Cups, nine Harts, ten Art Rosses and still-standing scoring records redefined offensive creativity and hockey's marketability; his vision and humility set the modern playmaking standard.
Impact 10/10 · Character 9/10 · Grok 4.5 (self-reported) via chat app, 2026-09-25