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In the world of pro hockey, Sidney Crosby's name shines bright. Captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins since 2007, he's steered them to 3 Stanley Cups. A force since junior leagues, his NHL journey was marked by relentless bullying, injuries, and a shortened prime. Yet, he remains one of the game's greatest.
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It’s crazy how time can alter your perspective. I’m a lifelong caps fan and could never stand Crosby or the pens as a whole for that matter. But in the twilight of his career I have nothing but respect for him as a person, for his talent and for what he brought to the sport. He’s still lighting it up at over a point per game pace nearing his late 30s. Much respect
Like that with a lot of things in life, you don't spot it or appreciate something until it's at the twilight
My family was born and raised just outside Pittsburgh. Been honored to watch this guy for as long as I can remember. Couldn’t imagine anyone better to fill the role after Mario
Great video man, McDavid's point totals have been insane the past few years but i truly think if Crosby didnt miss those seasons where he was on pace for well over 130 points the dialogue would be vastly different.
Yes and Crosby Prime was in low scoring era so its would have been More impressive
@@Nalleteus ya 20 goals then is 35 now
Crosby had some of the worst luck in regards to the timing of his injuries and the amount of individual awards he lost because of them. Between the high ankle sprain, the concussion, the broken jaw, the mumps, and the second concussion he lost out on at least 2 of if not more of each of the Art Ross, the Hart, Ted Lindsay.
Tbh modern stars like McDavid, MacKinnon, Matthews, etc can all thank Crosby for the fact that they don't get head hunted and get frequent concussions. Crosby's concussions knocked him out of nearly 2 seasons in his prime and it convinced the NHL to finally make changes to curb player concussions. Too bad it was too late for Kariya, Lindros and others, but better late than never.
Nah bro “Midget Draft” is wild
Amazing how even after all these years, he can still be argued as a top 5 player all-time once his career is done! Imagine if he was healthy during his prime years, a big what-if scenario in the early-mid 2010s
top three all time imo
He would easily have 1,700 points by now. I bet he would have close to 1,800-1,900 by retirement which would put him in top 5 scoring all time. And he debuted in a low scoring era.
@@Childofbhaal1900 should be easy If he doesnt get injured much Edit: If he would have 1700 now
Also imagine if his limemmates had been better than Bill Guerrin, Pascal Dupuis, and Chris Kunitz lol
Among his many other talents i wonder if he has the best backhand shot of all time.
He could have 6x Art Ross Trophies
He would of had 10 straight 100 pt seasons if never injured so
Drafted in 2005. I can't believe it's been that long. Injuries aside, Crosby's definitely had one helluva spectacular career.🏒🥅🚨
Eric Lindross too
Would of, should of, could of. Toughest sport in the there is. and this is an amazing analysis, but again would of could of should of.
I don't think concussions robbed his career. If you look at his stats, his three Cup victories, and plenty of other awards, he won plenty during his time in the league so far.
It robbed him of around 200 points and multiple individual awards.
Caption is weird AF.
Do the same kind of video for Ovechkin please
and stammer especially since he has been in similar situations than crosby with missing lengthy periods of time then rebounding
3 cups and 2 gold medals later damn he really was robbed 😢
I just hope the head hunting behavior is prevented for future stars. I'm excited to see what Bedard can pull off.
Crosby is The Generational talent that ended it. Or have u seen resent stars being head hunted?
Ovechkin played in the same era. Funny How Ovie was never bullied or targeted. Oh wait, yes he was - difference being Ovechkin is much bigger and stronger than Crosby, while also having far superior on-ice awareness.
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Robbed? Idk if I would say that since he literally hasn't changed at all since the early 2010s when the concussion issues occurred. Injuries are apart of the game and unfortunately it happened when it did. Dope video though ofc as usual and as much as i hate crosby cause of his excessive whining among other things, I will admit dude is a generational talent and it would be impossible to not want someone with his caliber on your team. His entire prime wasnt robbed just a part of it not all cause in 2013-14 he got the art ross and hart trophies and the rocket richard in 2017 so
He never quite hit the same level afterwards. He had reached a perfect balance of playmaking and goal scoring in 2010/2011. When he came back his goal scoring went way down and he never had that same balance to his game.
Concussions now ruining Filip Chytils career. Hes no crosby but a good young player whos career mught be over at age 24 from consussions
Lemuix career robbed cuz of health Crosby career robbed cuz of health even Malkin robbed a lot of his career cuz health
Shouldn't have been standing there.
Robbed? This is what the cost of hockey brings. Its just the way sports are. He shouldn't have skated directly into a skating column. It was 100% his fault that time. Get over it.
whatever the man has won multiple cups. what about Pat Lafontaine? arguably on par with sid and better in some ways.
never heard of him.
@@TomLopez17 Clearly not a hockey fan...
Lafontaine was a great player but on par with Sid he was definitely not.
I really hate the "he was targeted" narrative. How about dish it back instead of whining about it.
Ok but look the best player in the world should have a enforcor and hes not soft soft is mcdavid and nothing against connor its not his job
He did he had 100 pms his rookie year lmao
@@ryanlauzon177 That was for complaining but he smartend up in 08
No arguing he was targeted and bashed more than any other superstar in the history of our game. I believe stats will back this claim up. That being said when he entered the league he had zero humble in him and he was a massive shit talker. So, some of the abuse could be argued as warranted.
cry baby crosby
hed kick ur ass
Owns ur team
Lucky his career started after 2004. Wouldn't have lasted past one Stevens.