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He’s an NHL MVP, a multiple-time Stanley Cup winner, a leader in points and assists, and a beacon for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Many hailed him as the most skillful player the game has ever seen. So, how good was PRIME Sidney Crosby, actually?
Hockey is a sport full of legends, from Gretzky to Lemieux, and Howe to Ovechkin. Still, very few have had such a profound impact in the modern era as Sidney Crosby. The famous NHL superstar was born on August 7, 1987. From the icy ponds of Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, he emerged as a young boy with a dream, a passion, and a hockey stick.
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1. Gretzky
2. Orr
3. Howe
4. Lemieux
5. Crosby
It was 135 points in his rookie season with rimouski in 59 games
Conssusions in the middle of a dead puck era. How good is Crosby? Top 5 all time , of course and he'a not 5.
Had Crosby not gotten hurt at the Winter Classic, we would have looked at that season the same way we look at McDavid’s 2022-23. Also want to note: Sid is currently tied for 5th all-time in playoff points with Jagr (in 28 fewer games). The only players ahead of him played with Gretzky and the Oilers in the 80s, plus Gretzky himself. Plus the gold medal, 3 Cups, 2 Conn Smythes…it’s good enough for 5th all time for me. Gretzky, Lemieux, Orr, Howe, then Crosby.
Sidney has taken the NHL to another level, a lot of people watch the Pens play because of Sidney, he is one of few that has carried the NHL. There has been several great players come and go in the NHL but very few legends, Sidney will be a legend when his playing days are over. Pittsburgh was very lucky to have won the draft lottery to be able to pick Sidney, he save that franchise from leaving the city. New England had Brady, Chicago had Jordan, the NHL, Penguins and hockey fans have Crosby. We may never see another person and player like Sidney.
To me what moment I remember the most of him? Is when he was playing vs Ottawa… Vs Spezza to be exact. That is to me the best assist of ALL times.
He probably has about 1700- 1800 points rn if he never got hurt long term (assuming he would get hurt but only miss a few games here and there and not play 82 games every year) so a little bit of wiggle room there. Either way as a pens fan one of my favorite players ever!! You didn’t even mention his legendary backhand shot either lol!!!
He’s still goat
Sid has been in his prime for his entire career.
Gretzky
Lemieux
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I don't really care if anybody is actually better than him. He's the GOAT to me. I grew up watching him, and he's from a community very close to my own (like 15-20 mins close). He's inspired me more than any other athlete ever has, and it isn't even close.
Bro is using clips from the 2020’s. Aka Crosby is still HIM
Best 200-foot player.
It’s crazy how AIs can say the same things over and over without anyone noticing
A little back story about the 2005 draft. Craig Patrick (shown w/ Lemieux & Crosby 3:17) the Pen's general manager was given a four leaf clover by a woman who worked in the Pens organization to take with him. He also stopped at St. Patrick's Cathedral to pray. Not a religious person myself, but who knows if it was divine intervention that put Crosby in Pittsburgh.
Its hilarious how much Bettman gets booed every year at the Stanley Cup Final
He changed the game and brought in a whole new era. His name was literally synonymous with the game in those years. Plus, he's got 3 cups. Legend status
Good enough to win Canada's Olympic Gold HAHA
Sidney Crosby is the greatest hockey player of all time
Video makes me feel old. Hard to wrap my head around the fact this vid has an audience
As a diehard Pens fan, it's truly hard to describe Sid's legacy. Not just as a great player, but as a person. Watch the little things he does on the ice, the puck battles the small plays that set up great chances, and you truly start to appreciate his greatness. He's one of the best to ever play this great sport. I met him in 2019 and it was a thrill of a lifetime as he signed my puck . Very nice to me. Thanks for this video. Malkin should get one too as he is so underappreciated.
87 is definitely going to be retired like 99
Call me crazy but Sid and Ovi did for hockey what Magic and Bird did for the NBA. Those 2 legends got so many new fans to the game coming out of the lockout, i wint say they saved the NHL but it helped astronomically
man it's a little crazy a video about sid in his prime is out now. feeling old at 29 lmao
I remember in high school, my uncle gave me his penguins tickets so I took my girlfriend. They were right above where the pens came onto the ice. It was after one of the periods, I’m cheering them on going back into the locker room. Then all of a sudden my gf tells me to look to the down. Crosby was standing there with a puck in his hand. I did not even see him…he must’ve been standing there for 20 seconds before I realized…yet he stood patiently until I took the puck. Had the chance to shake his hand years later during the back to back cups. Great man
How good…too good! Some might say GOLDEN🥇🏆
If you dropped the word "actually' from the title, it would mean exactly the same thing.
he still such an exceptional player in his mid 30s. hasn’t slowed down much
I'm a NY Ranger fan and I'm almost positive that he will be a NY Ranger….. when he's 55 years old 🤣👍😁😊
I've been a Penguins fan since 1990, ever since I saw La Magnifique, Mario Lemieux. Sid had a great leader to learn from, and it is truly amazing that the Penguins have had 2 exceptional players in Lemieux and Crosby who were able to overcome severe career setbacks, and still remain dominant in the game. As for a favourite moment, I would have to say the 2010 playoffs where Sid danced around the Ottawa Senators, and setup Kirs Letang for a goal. That performance was truly magic on skates.
Just watch their next game, you will see him in his prime! He has been in his prime since a 7 year old lol.
Gretzky – Lemieux – Crosby. In that order.
Pittsburgh ‘won’ the lottery
Hell I named my cat after him!
He is the greatest of his generation and top 5, all time, IMO. You asked what makes him great and sets him apart. To me, it’s his mid-core strength, his thick and muscular thighs and his big kaboose butt! Because of this, his edges are spectacular. You need a high hockey IQ and he has that too.
Greatness.
The similarities between him and Bedard are uncanny. Can't wait to see what this new kid will accomplish
This video has way to much unproductive talking. Felt like you were trying to make it as long as possible. Really needs improvement
I have a lot of respect for Crosby, he fits the mold of the CANADIAN hockey superstar quite nicely. He's not only a great hockey player but he's a good person and not the typical sports star, with the superego to go along with it. During the 2014 Winter Olympics he was the glue that pulled that team together and although his stats don't jump off the page, he was always lurking and dangerous.