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Part 2 of this video series demonstrating Sidney Crosby protecting and controlling the puck using evasive skating, edgework and lower body strength
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What's most impressive about Sid is that the whole time he's protecting the puck to this degree, he's also noting where everyone else is on the ice so he somehow still makes tape-to-tape passes to open players.
It's basically a cross between Wayne Gretzky's behind the net vision and Jaromir Jagr has board strength throwing a little Peter forsberg in there too
@@theodorebelmont7922 He's a one of a kind player, no past player has had his skill set before.
@@theodorebelmont7922 and Yzerman determination!
EXACTLY.
Its like shooting fish in a barrel!
Can't get enough of the quality of these videos. Thank you so much for piecing these together. Every time I watch I learn so much. This video I really got to see how dominant he was when he was out of options and near the boards how his plan B was to pin it, protect the puck, and win that battle. Insane how he is able to do that. Imagine having that as your backup plan and winning that percentage of battles. That's why he has far more passing coming from behind the net than anyone else.
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It was the same thing with Gretzky back in the day. Making a lot of his plays from behind of the net. This two guys (especially) have/had an amazing feeling how to protect the puck, move with the puck/quickly change their way of movement to get that one second of time to lose the opponent of their back and set-up teammates. But they also have/had their eyes on their back and very high hockey IQ to anticipate the play 2-moves ahead. That's just mind blowing, because everything happens in a few seconds. Hands down genius players!
Gretzky never worked the boards and corners like crosby. If he played in the 80s he would have scored 200 points many times
most complete skill set ever. will never see another one like Sid the kid
Agreed
McDavid, Giroux, Toews, Datsyuk........ That was easy.
Console MonsterX do you even watch hockey? Giroux? Toews? HAHAH. Blackhawk and flyers fans would literally still laugh at your face for that, and Datsuk is only better at deking, McDavid doesn’t have better skills.
@@wowbruh2511 You are the definition of a homer. Toews, better at everything but scoring. Giroux, better at everything but goals. Datsyuk (not Datsuk) was better at everything other than faceoffs. MacDavid, better at everything. You realize that since 2012, Crosby and Kane are the only players with more points than Giroux and Giroux has much more skill in other areas. See the problem is, I DO watch (and play) hockey. I would bet anything other than my life that I know more about Crosby than you.
Console MonsterX dude are you genuinely this dumb? Toews isn’t even a top 5 player in the league. Giroux isn’t even Top 10 LMAO. You don’t watch hockey, do you know how ridiculous you sound right now? I’m not a homer dumbass, go ahead and ask any other hockey fan about giroux and toews, they will tell you toews is overrated, and giroux isn’t even among the best LOL
These are the only montage clips of where the music doesn’t ruin it.
I was just surfing videos on KZhead, just saw xXLaFlammeXx posted 2 minutes ago. Today is a good day !
Unbelievable video. Being a pens fan having watched every single Crosby game in his career you're preaching to the choir my friend. The way he just owns Selke winning Centermen and Norris defenseman with that puck protection is just world class
It's like he's using magic or something...
It’s a shame he’s never been, at the very least a, a Selke nominee. Unfortunately for Sid, too often his offensive ability’s over shadow his Selke attributes. Definitely should’ve won one by now.
@@vf90045 Agree but it really wasn't until Mile Sullivan came aboard that Sid really turned up his all around game. Thats why he's the best overall player in the league still
Vincent Fekete he was 4th in selke last year, almost a nominee.
Whether you love or hate Crosby, the amount of skill he has is unreal and undeniable.
These videos never get old. Once he gets goin along the boards you know you're in for a treat.
I am a huge basketball fan who just recently got into hockey. Not sure how many here know him, but Sid's puck protection reminds me of Luka Dončić protecting the basketball. He gets his defender behind him, and then uses his body to make sure that the defender can't get back around in front of him. He bends at the waist a bit and dribbles a little farther out in front of him so that the defender can't reach around his body and swipe at the ball as he dribbles. He and Sid are so strong that they are almost immovable when they get into their respective positions.
Absolutely the greatest grinder of all-time. His skill set, speed, balance, strength, and finesse is unmatchable by anyone else in the league. Adding incredibly silky soft hands and a wicked shot makes him incredibly lethal. Not to mention his ice vision is one of the best the NHL has seen in the last two decades. Making an argument against him being the best player in the league is extremely difficult and even as a Rangers fan, even though I hate him on the ice, he is the best player in the league right now.
Hes very offended when hes called described as a grinder. Lol. What a competitive psychopath haha
His edges are on a totally different level. Unreal
Greatest of all time, and he’ll hold that title for decades to come
Impuhlz couldn’t agree more
I watched lemieux every game. I agree crosby is th best player of all time. If he played in gretzkys era he would score 250 points a year.
Agree 100%
Watching Crosby out maneuver Mcdavid in multiple video clips tells me everything I need to know. I know McDavid is from another planet and all that and has an extremely unique elite skillset, but with Crosby, its just like watching a superhero battling against foes with lesser powers. McDavid pushes some great numbers, but one on one against Crosby I have never felt like he shows that he can play the same game he can. Crosby is just a unique type of player. His skating stands apart from everyone in the league. He is arguably among the most skilled, and is probably the strongest player on the puck. He is just way more gritty that Mcdavid, and I think that really sets them apart. McDavid lays waste to the rest of the league just as Crosby does (both in their unique ways), but when Mcdavid is headed up against Crosby, Sid can shake Mcdavid like any other player. Again, this is in no way to slam Mcdavid in any way. I know he is destined for greatness. But I just think, head to head, NONE of the greats can compete with Crosby. Maybe Lemieux, but Idk. I've never seen the tenaciousness and skill and strength rolled into one like that. We are all lucky to be able to watch him play in this era. It will never come again. He is truly unique.
Ngl I've watched Mcdavid night in and night out. I can honestly say i haven't seen anything like him. And with that being said I've seen him lose the Crosby 1 on 1 more than not.
This is literally so much more satisfying to watch. Its like you actually get to see how goals are set up. Its poetry in motion.
It's interesting that Crosby is the best player in the world yet no player in the NHL or even in junior resembles his style of play...his short stick, almost straight-blade, lower-body strength, lower skate-holder all enable him to stay low to the ice to grind you down. (Not to mention the backhand) Instead you see nowadays, players with toe-curve, long stick emphasising shots, speed and quickness. I wonder why is that?
Kane Channel crosby’s lower body is insanely strong because of his training but also his genetics. Most players don’t have the genetics to be able to have tree trunks for legs like he does
Kane Channel “one of the best players in the world*, McDavid has changed some things
KaleFGB Crosby is still the best Oiler fanboy.
@@wowbruh2511 Every Crosby's better argument debunked. 1. Crosby's better because he has 3 cups / Talk when McDavid wins the cup, etc! - Using team won awards for who is better individual is an argument made by no one older then 14. Cups are won by teams, teams that involved 12-14 forwards, 6-8 defenseman, 2 goalies and 50+ staff in team management. This isn't a one-man sport. Anyone who thinks otherwise isn't worth anyone's time. 2. NHL peers believe Crosby is better! - No, since 2016-17 (When McDavid passed Crosby) McDavid was voted best player in the league by the players, GM's, Coaches and associated media by official NHL polls. Who is the best forward (voted by players) - McDavid 63.6% / Crosby 17.2%. Who is the most difficult player to play against? - McDavid 30.9% / Crosby 16.0%. Since 2016 - McDavid - 2 Art Ross Trophies, 2 Ted Lindsay's and 1 Hart Memorial Trophy. Crosby - 1 Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy 3. Crosby is better because McDavid sucks a defense / Crosby is better overall / McDavid is all offense, etc! - Since 2016 McDavid leads in: less PIM, more takeaways (291), less giveaways (210), more defensive-zone starts, more time shorthanded and more. - Since 2016 Crosby leads in hits, blockshots and faceoff% with 135 takeaways and 218 giveaways. While I do believe Crosby is better defensively then McDavid it is not enough to pass McDavid as top player. 4. This argument isn't fair because McDavid is younger / Crosby was better at McDavids age! (Yes it's a ridiculously dumb argument but I've heard it) - Age is irreverent to who is best right now. There are no pity points here, sorry. 5. Crosby is just as good offensively then McDavid! etc - Since 2016 McDavid leads in: Even-strength and shorthanded goals, assist, points, plus-minus (while playing on the Oilers), higher-shooting percentage, exact same offensive-zone starts at ES, more game-winning goals and more. - Since 2016 Crosby leads in power-play goals, assist and points.... Crosby is world-class offensive talent, but when compared to McDavid it's not close. 6. These are just your opinions and don't mean anything! - um no? While I have stated actual NHL players, Gm's, coaches and media's opinion, which means more then some kid for KZhead's, I've stated many numbers/statistics/facts to backup my argument. The numbers aren't opinionated, they're facts. 7. You're just a Crosby hater! / McDavid cock sucker!! - Another great argument, but no. I've been a Penguins fan since 92 when I started playing hockey. Need an idol to look up to and I choose Mario. I've almost always liked Crosby, wasn't to fond of his attitude early on in his career but enjoyed him being a Penguin overall. But just because I'm a Pens fan doesn't mean I can't be honest. If you're a Pens fan you don't have to dickride Sid to others. There is nothing wrong with not being the very best. He had his time, he's still amazing, time to move on. If you have any other arguments I'll be happy to debunk them and add them to the list. Remember Crosby not being the #1 isn't the end of the world. Facts don't care about your feelings. If I find any new arguments I'll gladly add them to this.
KaleFGB you’re literally not a pens fan. Stop pretending you are one to try and make your argument seem better or some shit . Cause it doesn’t. It literally doesn’t matter.
I’ve seen all the Crosby videos you’ve made. My favorite player of all time! The videos you put together is seriously outstanding. You will educate so many young hockey players by simply putting these together! Keep up the good work!!
Your videos are an absolute treat every time. Well done, as always. Thank you for this - and we look forward to your next one already! :)
*Simply extraordinary. I will always believe there is a CREDIBLE argument to be made that Sidney Crosby is one of the greatest athletes of all time in ANY sport. What he does on the ice is just too incredible. The sophistication of his game and his level of skill is on another level, above even the other elite players, of his era and every era past. We've seen him go up one on one versus the league's stars and just **#embarrass**# them, time and again, even while he's being double, triple or quadruple teamed, fouled, etc.* *Crosby shows time and again why he made The Great One - Wayne Gretzky - a Crosby fanboy. No one else can do some of these things that Did just does routinely, with ease.* *When I reflect on what a great career Crosby has, and how he continues to set himself apart, I feel lucky I get to be alive in the era of Sidney Crosby, to watch him play. To me, this is a treasure. I feel sad and perplexed by how many fans are so jealous, or who have such fragile egos or small minds that they can't just watch and celebrate what a privilege it is to watch a player of this caliber.* *Sadly, there are somehow still butthurt, so-called hockey "fans" who are so jealous and distraught at how he embarasses their teams, that they can't watch and enjoy and appreciate what a special Once Ever player this guy is. It remains a mystery how one can claim to be a fan of hockey yet not be a fan of Sidney Crosby. The cognitive dissonance and soullessness of such a mentality is otherworldly to me.* *Anyway, seeing all these highlights thoughtfully arranged, by them, back to back in a stunning array of skill from a Once Ever Talent is just awesome as usual. Thank you for your devotion to recognizing the best part of hockey and for crushing it yet again with another amazing video. Your highlight videos are the best in KZhead and I can't wait to see the next.* As a major side note, I wish the officiating in the NHL would catch up to modern technology so that the fouls and illegal tactics used by inferior or cheating players to undermine top, better skilled players, would be called properly, at long last. Even if the league has to add a new way of assessing penalties, enforcing consequences and leveling fines after the fact, it can still be done in a way that honors, preserves and elevates the game, restoring it to the clean game that it was intended to be, rather than an eminently bloody farce that too often awards the worst actors. (Can I say Brad Marchand, given the fact that I'm from Boston?) Such a change is long overdue and would be so worth it. Games are way more exciting when they are skills based, high scoring and full of finesse and when the violence and aggression is warranted and clean, rather than petty, desperate, pathetic, gratuitous or excessive as it so often is in the league these days. As a fan who PASSIONATELY loves the sport of hockey, I am sick of seeing brilliant, clean gameplay disrupted because the league gives such wide latitude to cheaters and pests, whether deliberately, or by default, for a lack of adequate countermeasures against it. But given that other pro sports have done so much to refine and hone their games making sure the games unfold in a manner true to the sport, the NHL's lack of action is willful at this point, and in my view, totally disgusting, shameful and unappealing. We have the technology to outfit hockey arenas with enough high def, high speed, super high frame rate cameras and the personnel - even computer algorithms to augment the refs - to catch things that the refs on the ground routinely miss and to incorporate instant replays and reviews into gameplay just like other leagues have done (NFL, MLB, etc). There is no excuse at this point other than corruption, incompetence, apathy or greed of league officials. As a fan, I've been so sickened by the league's apathy with regard to player safety and keeping the QUALITY of gameplay high -ESPECIALLY in the era of growing evidence of RADICAL DANGERS TO THE HUMAN BRAIN from head impacts and other life, health and career threatening events in the ice that emerge from illegal plays, that could be prevented by simply FOLLOWING AND ENFORCING THE DANN RULES rather than turning a deliberate blind eye - that I've gravitated away from regularly watching games almost entirely at this point, and I won't be back until the league decides to get their sh*t together.
Im glad to see you’re still making vids. Ive learned a lot from these talent showcase videos. ❤️
Thanks for this video! I love watching Crosby. This video does a great job of breaking down his skill. Just getting into hockey honestly but these videos will help me see a lot of things I haven't really noticed yet. Gonna watch them all! Keep up the great work! 🏒🏒🏒
Once again, as always, thank you for a fantastic video. On top of the amazing footage and editing, great choice of music too! really adds to the atmosphere of the video.
Best hockey channel on KZhead, going into the little things the greatest player in the world does and helping everyone see how great he really is
Crosby is so unbelievably special. He's just gotten better over the years and has overcome some obstacles that would've done most players in. He represents Nova Scotia and Canada with a huge amount of class and humility. We're very lucky to get to watch this happen. Thanks for the videos, they're very well done.
Very well said
Man your videos are just pure motivation ! Thank you for the work you put in them! Crosby is the goat
These are great to watch at the gym
Thank you for uploading another video once again, amazing video about an amazing player from an amazing channel.
That's the kind of recommendation I want ! Very nice video ! I already knew he's good at puck protection but this makes me appreciate it even more !
Your vids are the best, dude. My son's Mites coach referenced one of them the other day to the kids as something they should watch. I laughed and was like "dude, I've been watching that guy's Crosby vids for years".
The GOAT
John Harrison 😂funny, it’s not a joke
Crosby is legend of hockey
Thanks for posting this!!! I will try these moves out!
These videos are incredible. Sid is an incredible player.
Another Phenomenal Video! I'm excited as McDavid gets older I hope people make videos like this for him
Its so beautiful I almost shed a tear
I grew up watching Mario and then Jagr, now Crosby and Malkin. Being a Pens fan isn't always fun, but damn we are a spoiled group.
Why does this video bring tears to my eyes?
The best! Always appreciate the videos.
He is just so good.
Special skills, special player, special tribute video. Thanks.
I love these videos of Sidney Crosby
Great video, great soundtrack, thank you for this.
Love watching these videos ! They must take a lot of work to make
Thank you so much for another stellar Video! I will fly over the mighty Atlantic to see him in February! Hopefully he'll be on the ice that night 🖤💛🖤💛🖤🏒
First off another great video. I don't know how you find all these clips, but man thank you for putting in that time. Second, holy I mean Crosby. Need I say more?
This is my favorite thing about Crosby and why he's my favorite player, been doing this for years.
His puck protection is amazing but not only that.. His awareness is excellent.
I could watch this all day
Gretzky: "If you wanna be good, work on your backhand" and "my office was behind the net" Crosby: Hold my beer.
Your videos are unreal! 🙏🏻
His play behind the net is amazing.
Ive waited for him to upload so long
Was waiting for another post
So well done
I have seen three Crosby videos on my recommended in the last day, but honestly he’s a great player and I don’t mind some Crosby for the day
Great video man good job on those clips
Incredible video
Oh what a Legend!
The thing that I noticed about Sid is he's been doing puck protection and his cycle game sence he was younger, 16 or so. His drive to win every puck battle and insane work ethic, along with all of his gifts have made him the most complete living legend in the NHL today. Put it all together like he always has and he is a top 10 forward to ever play the game imo. I think hes surpassed his own expectations tbh. When he's done, top 10 HOF ever. Mic drop 🎤
Just amazing
Another amazing video man
A new video to the add to the collection for watching while killing the exercise bike!
I'm impressed. nice video
Wauuu thx for video amazing Im not a fan of pens or him to much but this is just unbelievable Wauuu what a player
Crosby Magic 🔥
he is unbelievable great vdeo thx
“I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you've actually left them.” - you might hate him, but you will remember him and miss him once he's done playing... damn I miss hockey :(
Im a simple man .... I see a new video from xXLaflammeXx 😌 I click and enjoy.!!👍👍 Plus .... Sid is STILL the best all around player in the game today. Cheers..
Absolute freakin UNIT
Best channel on KZhead
nice shout out on your videos from Team Canada player tonight
I am a die hard fan of Washington and Ovi but I can´t get enough of Crosby´s work sometimes I even asking myself if I am really more fan of Crosby or Ovi .. both are hands down great players and they era is slowly ending .. Crosby is to me maybe the most complete player that ever stepped on the ice ... If he hadn´t so many injuries who knows where he could be .. anyway I won´t be dividing I Love both players to watch Ovi and Crosby each of them have brought something special to the game :)
How cool would it be if you did some videos like this on some older greats where footage is harder to find. Such as martin brodeur playing the puck from the corners or off dumps from the trap era before the trapezoid. Or even wayne gretzky going into how he dominated play from behind the net. Honestly you make great videos and it would be cool to see some of these from some of the other nhl greats as well.
So Ovechkin's most dangerous spot is the upper left circle, but Sid's most dangerous spot is behind the net. Interesting!
Crosby's most dangerous circle is 200ft wide
Ovechkin is just a goalscorer...... Crosby is a hockeyplayer, and the best of all time.
It will be a sad day in Pittsburgh when he retires. I love watching him play and take every opportunity to do so.
New Video! Well done too! Love the content./
Love the video, can you do a Sidney Crosby speed video or aggressiveness
1:27-1:44 WOW talk about utter dominance and just simply being better than everyone on the ice. This whole 17 seconds looks like he's playing NHL on rookie difficulty.
Как же он круто шайбу корпусом закрывает. Блин, наслаждаться можно до бесконечности.
Great work by a editor
Great video.
The greatest!
I love Sidney crosby
Gretzky called behind the opponent's net "my office." Sid rented a room there too. They know something.
Great video
Greatest puck defender of all time. Oh and GOAT. 🐐
Being a Caps fan do not like Crosby but he is the one that mastered every skill set skating, shooting, on the rush, in the corners the Caps have it hard having to face this guy every year in playoffs the guy is the magic box anything he could do
Watching McDavid try to take the puck off Sid was comical, Crosby completely owned him. McDavid is the best offensive player and the fastest skater but the power, strength and control of Crosby is clearly unmatched. His 200 foot game is the best of all time
Eric Brewer Guitar calm down, this guy named datsyuk was pretty good
KaleFGB Datsyuk was amazing and I’m a huge fan. He’s more of a crafty theif. But his NHL career was far too short. And he played with some of the best players of all time. Sid didn’t have that kind of elite talent around him as much
@@ericbrewerguitar1499 that was in 02 when Dats was a rookie.
never stop posting
That is a nice play
Best Player In The World. Been watching seen 2013-2014 highlight season, Thanks xXLaflammeXx
Zeus McDavids been the best since 2016, still an amazing player doe
KaleFGB 2016 was McDavid a rookie season idiot. It makes sense if it was 2017, but I’d still say Crosby was still best because he has better skills and defense
@@wowbruh2511 2015 was McDavids rookie season, I'm a Pens fan LOL
KaleFGB the 2015-2016 season was McDavid rookie season. Rankings of players don’t start until after the season dumbass....a player doesn’t become the best after one year.
@@wowbruh2511 Every Crosby's better argument debunked. 1. Crosby's better because he has 3 cups / Talk when McDavid wins the cup, etc! - Using team won awards for who is better individual is an argument made by no one older then 14. Cups are won by teams, teams that involved 12-14 forwards, 6-8 defenseman, 2 goalies and 50+ staff in team management. This isn't a one-man sport. Anyone who thinks otherwise isn't worth anyone's time. 2. NHL peers believe Crosby is better! - No, since 2016-17 (When McDavid passed Crosby) McDavid was voted best player in the league by the players, GM's, Coaches and associated media by official NHL polls. Who is the best forward (voted by players) - McDavid 63.6% / Crosby 17.2%. Who is the most difficult player to play against? - McDavid 30.9% / Crosby 16.0%. Since 2016 - McDavid - 2 Art Ross Trophies, 2 Ted Lindsay's and 1 Hart Memorial Trophy. Crosby - 1 Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy 3. Crosby is better because McDavid sucks a defense / Crosby is better overall / McDavid is all offense, etc! - Since 2016 McDavid leads in: less PIM, more takeaways (291), less giveaways (210), more defensive-zone starts, more time shorthanded and more. - Since 2016 Crosby leads in hits, blockshots and faceoff% with 135 takeaways and 218 giveaways. While I do believe Crosby is better defensively then McDavid it is not enough to pass McDavid as top player. 4. This argument isn't fair because McDavid is younger / Crosby was better at McDavids age! (Yes it's a ridiculously dumb argument but I've heard it) - Age is irreverent to who is best right now. There are no pity points here, sorry. 5. Crosby is just as good offensively then McDavid! etc - Since 2016 McDavid leads in: Even-strength and shorthanded goals, assist, points, plus-minus (while playing on the Oilers), higher-shooting percentage, exact same offensive-zone starts at ES, more game-winning goals and more. - Since 2016 Crosby leads in power-play goals, assist and points.... Crosby is world-class offensive talent, but when compared to McDavid it's not close. 6. These are just your opinions and don't mean anything! - um no? While I have stated actual NHL players, Gm's, coaches and media's opinion, which means more then some kid for KZhead's, I've stated many numbers/statistics/facts to backup my argument. The numbers aren't opinionated, they're facts. 7. You're just a Crosby hater! / McDavid cock sucker!! - Another great argument, but no. I've been a Penguins fan since 92 when I started playing hockey. Need an idol to look up to and I choose Mario. I've almost always liked Crosby, wasn't to fond of his attitude early on in his career but enjoyed him being a Penguin overall. But just because I'm a Pens fan doesn't mean I can't be honest. If you're a Pens fan you don't have to dickride Sid to others. There is nothing wrong with not being the very best. He had his time, he's still amazing, time to move on. If you have any other arguments I'll be happy to debunk them and add them to the list. Remember Crosby not being the #1 isn't the end of the world. Facts don't care about your feelings. If I find any new arguments I'll gladly add them to this.
My motivation
"Thats a special stuff from a special player."
Very nice...might already have done this...Sid the Kid def HOF.
You are awesome bro😂😂
7:05 After watching this years later, this is still classic Jack Eichel defense. And he said everyone else was the problem in Buffalo.
Once in a lifetime talent
and its not even mentioned how exhausting this is. its hard work. done with great skill and vision.
It's unfair. Hey good job Laflamme those 2 crosby puck protection vids are the best on youtube !
6:43 was on another level
Guys like McDavid and Mackinnon have blistering speed and incredible skill, but I've never thought they're that exciting to watch compared to Crosby. If you watch their highlights, it's mostly them outskating the opposition and then putting the puck in the net, to the point where it's hard to tell many of their highlights apart. Since Crosby's game is about puck protection and lower body strength his plays 'breathe' more and are much more dynamic. I guess the closest thing to that today is Kucherov.