Linked from

The 20 pages that link to Wayne Gretzky, each with the reason it gives.

• Gordie HoweCompared with: Gretzky surpassed Howe’s career point totals, but Howe’s longevity and physical style shaped a different legacy.

• Bobby OrrCompared with: Gretzky’s scoring records provide a later benchmark for the league-wide influence Orr achieved as a defenseman.

• Jean BéliveauCompared with: Gretzky’s record-setting individual statistics provide a later era’s contrast to Béliveau’s leadership and championship legacy.

• Maurice RichardCompared with: Gretzky later surpassed Richard’s career goal total, showing how scoring records evolved.

• Steve YzermanCompared with: Gretzky’s record-setting offensive career provides a striking comparison with Yzerman’s blend of scoring and captaincy.

• Alexander OvechkinCompared with: Gretzky’s record provides the historical benchmark for Ovechkin’s goal-scoring pursuit.

• Mike BossyCompared with: Gretzky’s record-setting totals provide a contemporary benchmark for Bossy’s goal scoring.

• Guy LafleurCompared with: Gretzky's record-setting statistical dominance followed Lafleur's era and offers a different model of offensive excellence.

• Jaromír JágrCompared with: Gretzky’s records set the historical scoring standard Jágr pursued and approached.