Sidney Crosby recently took home the 2019 All-Star Game MVP award so we decided to take a look back at the top-10 plays from his illustrious NHL career. ENJOY!
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Sidney Crosby, one of the most complete players of our generation. This kid has unbelievable hand-eye, lower body strength & agility. Whether you like him or not, his talent is special. A legend for sure.
Special for sure, but most complete of gen? nah, This guy named Datsyuk has the edge there.
KaleFGB Datsyuk is indeed one of the best 2-way players alongside Gainey but he is 10 years older than Sid, so I’d put him in the past generation with the likes of Thornton, Iginla, Jagr, Sedin Brothers, Lidstrom etc. I think Datsyuk was more skillful & flashy, but Sid was a better playmaker & had the stronger lower body work & edges. By the way, I said one of the best, I know Toews & Bergeron are both better defensively than Crosby but Sid’s defensive game & backchecking is incredibly underrated.
@@michaelfusmusic9447 Well that's not how generations really work. They'v both played in the same time period with Pavel only playing 3 years before Crosby, and is still playing today in the KHL.
KaleFGB But I’m talking about Datsyuk in his prime, which was 2002-2011.
Can we still even call him a "kid"? He's a man now, one who's on a mission to etch his name in the annals of hockey history with every season, not sid the kid anymore
Scary part for the rest of the league: The top three all were from the last 3 years
Michael Thompson not really scary since penguins as a team suck
@@wethenorth7849 Back to back cups in 2016-2017 sucks huh? Well then I guess any team that wins the cup sucks
sachitrood oh i forgot we are still in 2016 and that the penguins are the best team in the East, Lightning, Isles are all lottery pick teams. Leafs don’t have Tavares and are led by a rookie Matthews. I apologize sir.
@@wethenorth7849 how about you read my comment again. All I said was that you cant say a team sucks if they have won 2 cups in the last 3 years and are a still a playoff team. I never said they were the best or the worst, just that they do not suck. Anyways, I will let you get back to paying attention in your grade 9 English class so you can understand what I said
@@USMNTsoccerELITE ya you should try out some of the things he does, I have and it's incredible hard. He is one of the greats learn your self some hockey before you open your mouth
This is an extremely well thought out list. Thank you for not rushing through each clip and allowing for the replays...kudos to team that put this together.
As Canadian, I will always remember the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Sid Golden Gold.
Top 5 player of all time. The Pens have been blessed to have 2 of them in their history.
Jay Moreau could be debated as 3 don’t forget Jagr
For a minute I thought you meant Malkin was the other one.... took me a sec lol. Super Mario.
Can't forget Jagr
That's getting carried away. He's a HOF material for sure but he's not top 5 of all time.
@Edita Ševčíková I don’t think it’s pushing it at all
Sidney Crosby is more than just the best player in the world, he's the best player to put on a pair of skates in the past 20 year's.
Mario Penguins fan here, love Crosby to death, but Prime-Ovi (2010) is the best player I've seen since Mario himself.
d00bZubElEk I agree not a fan of neither players but ovenchkin is the prime man of this era. But for the next 20 years the new name will be Connor McDavid
Justin Pike second best player to lace up a pair of skates in my opinion after lemieux
@@KaleFGB Geno had some years too when he was in that Mario dominance era
@@iraqlobster1850 Crosby is the best of this era Ovie #2 Malkin #3 P Kane #4
Best player of this generation... Has represented Canada and the NHL so well. Great leader and unbelievable person. Thank you Crosby!
Debatable
John Thomas I wish
KaleFGB not debatable. Even Crosby haters say he is the best of this generation. 95 percent of nhl analysts and fans think Crosby is the best for pretty much every year since he came in the league. Only until now where McDavid come have people said Crosby has passed on the crown.
@@wowbruh2511 easily debatable
@John Thomas Debatable
I'd say 2008 Winter Classic shootout goal is an honorable mention.
I won tickets to that game, I dont want to relive that pls lol
I would like to "thumbs up" your statement... But its at "87" likes already. So true though.
And the Golden Goal
and the the play when he broke Mackinnon ankles to
Well, the person who made put effort and opinion
When I saw Sidney Crosby shoot a puck a foot from behind the goal line to purposely aim at Henrik Lundqvist’s head and bank it in off him and in, I knew the guys mind was on another level above everyone else
Guys do that all the time lol.
Yea that’s actually a common way guys score . Marchessault scored that way against Colorado in the playoffs last season . Fanned on the shot as he was coming up to the net but stayed with it, turned around so his back hit the boards and the shot the puck from there and it banked in off the back of Grubauers glove . The crazier thing for Crosby is his goals batting the puck out of midair . That is insane . Especially the one where he flips it up into the air himself and then bats it into the net out of midair . Shits ridiculous
What a class act, a great leader, and an awesome Captain. It’s been pure joy watching him play. Thank you Sid for all the great memories and the ones yet to come!
@@samplechannel2fiyd5idjfufjfud maybe he means Jagr
The 60 dislikes are all goalies that have been embarrassed by this guy😂😂😂😂
And Philadelphia flyers and Washington Capitals fans
@@nicolasbergeron9228 ur right and O.O.F.
😂😂
As a long time Pens season ticket holder, I was there for most of them, including #1 in Buffalo, and you could do a whole other list of just playoff goals. I can't tell you what an honor it has been to watch the likes of Mario, Jagr, Malkin, Crosby and so many other great players come through this town and make Pens fans among the luckiest in not just hockey but in all of professional sports. Some lean times might be ahead as so many good young teams blossom in the NHL and the Pens pay the price of success, but what a run of hockey excellence we've seen here in the Burg and with a few tweaks, it might not be over yet.
Not gonna lie, I think that one handed backhand breakaway is my favorite nhl goal ever...also I was at the Devils game for that ot rebound goal
I love it when Flyers fan chant "Crosby Sucks."
You misspelled 75ers
So does Sid.
..... and then he lights them up.
@@skutts u dufus
take a walk
One handed back hand top shelf. Cracking the post then batting your rebound directly in. Like what in the hell. Arguably the highest raw skilled guy in all of sports we've seen. You can't even do that stuff in video games.
Sid will go down as a top 5 player of all time 👏
I remember seeing Crosby catch a pass on his back skate when he was 17 (or 16) playing for Rimouski against Lewiston. I knew how special he was then! Never breaking stride...
87 is one of the greats
Wild G 204 top 5 for sure.
Greatest over rated player, I agree.
Um hes like one of the top 20 in altime points
@@theeagle7521 not even top 10
Jeffrey Kaufmann he’s a play make and overall sensed player he’s not a goal scorer as much as a team player
Best puck control in the world really. McJesus is fast, but man it's impossible to get the puck from Sid
It's his edge work and lower body strength, it's like trying to wrestle with a clydesdale when he's along the boards.
His Puck control is average, I could name 20 guys who are streets ahead with Puck control
@@jameshatfield8410 No one in the game has better puck control, you'd be a liar to say otherwise.
James Hatfield you can’t name five, let alone twenty
@@jameshatfield8410 Its been a year and you still haven't came up with 20 names...you're a tool
I can think of 10 more plays easily after these and then some. It sucks that he missed a good chunk of his prime but it hasn't slowed him down one bit. I so wanted to see he and McDavid lead TC at the Olympics in SK last year. Shame on all the people involved who stopped that from happening.
Bob Probert honestly it’s such bullshit that we can’t bring our best team to the olympics. They’re killing the spirit of the games and using them as political propaganda at this point.
Me too man. I always wondered how much better he would have been if that concussion stuff didn’t start up. His 2010-2011 season was shaping up to be his best ever
It's bullshit that they did that. Team Canada Would of went undefeated. They could have put 2 teams and they both would have won. That's how much talent Canada has.
oh man, crosby mcdavid and mckinnon would have been one heck of a power play
I'd say it slowed him down, maybe..... he was putting Gretzky/Lemieux numbers up that year he got taken out (on pace for 130+ points).
As Pens fans, we have been very spoiled. Basically we have had the best player in the NHL, for the most part, since 1984.
Brian Gourdie it makes you wonder what it will be like after crosby
Since 1988
I was watching this with my headphones on, and when the crowd exploded for #4, it was freaking killer, and the look on Mario's face at 5:22..."yeah, it might be time to hand over the 'C'...this team's gonna be just fine"
I watch this when I’m having a particularly bad day and it always puts a smile on my face and brightens my mood. Never gets old You could even make another bunch of top 10 lists for him with all completely different moves.
Sid stayed in my home town during part of his time in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League just before he turned pro. It was always a pleasure to watch him turn on the magic anytime he played.
I remember when Sid scored the OT goal for Canada at the winter olympics final back in 2002. What an amazing talent.
You trolling or is your memory that bad? 2002 winter Olympics Crosby was 14 years old. 2010 is when he scored the OT winner.
I saw number 1 live it was amazing my dad and i couldnt believe it
I know right. I was also at that game and seeing that happen live was something else.
Saw number one in person. Picked a good time to see my first Penguins road game.
Taking it to a higher level, thank you Sid for all your hard work and dedication!
Honestly, for me (other than the olympic gold medal OT goal) his best goal/moment was his first goal against the NYI in his comeback game. That was something special, you had to be old enough to really understand the importance of that goal to Crosby, the NHL & Hockey.
6:38 Strome was made to look as big a fool as you can look in hockey. Poor guy...hope his ankles are ok.
He embarassed Spezza more lol
The best since 66.
Correct
Absolutely! It's all of the little things too.
caden rules yes but but what about 99
NPC #4782 okay first of all Gretzky retired 1998-1999 season and lemieux played 2005-2006 also Gretzky was never on penguins which is what he is referring to
Sid the kid and the great 8 were the best of hockey for me, I search Sidney for nostalgic purposes truly a legend 👌🏽
The commentary on the shoot out goal is just as legendary as the goal😂
He's still the best.
Tompa8989 no
conradd MC he is dumb ass
Your right he’s awesome
Was at that Buffalo game and snap a photo right as he shot that pick.
This guy has been playing since I was in elementary school. It’s crazy how time flies.
Mr. Crosby. You are amazing..! Thanks for the thrills!
Awesome vid...2010 gold medal goal shuf b #1 Crosby is the total package as he enters his 30s his strength n 2 way defensive game has gone to another level. Once he's officially retired people will put him on the same petistol as Mario Wayne n Orr. Different eras but Crosby was just as impactful as those guys were in their respective eras
He's the reason i hate the pens so much.
Great video of younger Crosby but even the older Crosby still doin it! Amazing hockey player
Sid's the best. Watching these clips makes me miss Steigy. One of the all time great hockey announcers in my book. Steigy and Bob Errey were such a great duo together.
Whatever the reason you hate Crosby for. You all still gotta admit his skills. And that he’s the best player since 66 Lemieux.
@@samplechannel2fiyd5idjfufjfud nice joke.
@@samplechannel2fiyd5idjfufjfud if Crosby was healthy his point totals wouldn't even be comparable to OVI. There would be no OVI Crosby debate. Not to mention maybe one or two more cups of healthy. But keep hating.
Gretzky, better than every single hockey player when he played 200 points at least in 1 season 4 times :) crosby isnt even close
@@guccigang211 goalies back then thought the butterfly was something that came out of a cocoon.
@@guccigang211 yeah in the 80's
Okay let’s all agree Crosby is a superb hockey player and so is Phil Kessel!
As a Habs fan, that shootout goal against Theo is one of my all time favorite goal
I'm not a Crosby fan, don't care for the Penguins, you'll never see his jersey on my back or poster on my wall...but sweet Christmas I like watching this guy play hockey. Every move he makes is because he practices them and every award he has is because of pure determination.
My dad loves him so much he decided to name me after him. I'm not mad lol
That bottle pop on Theodore was unreal..
As Pens fans, we have been very spoiled. Basically we have had the best player in the NHL, for the most part, since 1984.
From a rangers fan, hate the Pens but I can’t help but respect Crosby, one of the greatest ever
Great choices of plays considering there is hundreds to choose from. Good video! Crosby is the goat 🐐
I remember watching #8 when it happened....unbelievable. Even as a Flyers fan I’ve got to love it.
"I guess he's still the best"... Indeed.
Величайший игрок , ювелир в своем деле и скромняга !!!!! Просто молодец !!!! Пусть отстанут от тебя многочисленные травмы , счастья и благополучия тебе СУПЕР ХОККЕИСТ !!!!! Это ТАЛАНТИЩЕ !!!!
After 15 years he's an Pittsburgh Penguins legend.
Hi, how are you ?
@@beauamourbeau9223 I'm very well thank you very much, how are you?
@@josephlowry4320 I'm doing very well thank you I'm French and I live in France, my name is Julie here is my email to get to know better beauamour1967@gmail.com
@@beauamourbeau9223 Cool, if I may ask: What's your favourite NHL team?
6:08 #18 is reportedly still trying to find is jock on the ice..
I miss him so much! I hope he gets the rest he needs in the off season and goes for another cup run!
Hockey isn't the same without Sid
I grew up being a basketball/football fan. Sydney Crosby has been my introduction to hockey and now I am a forever fan!
I'm a proud Bruins fan but man.... Pittsburg has and has had INCREDABLE talent in the team roster over the years
He's awesome. One of my favorite players of all time!
2:58 @ 0.25 speed, the pen on top of the screen is offisde, goal like that wouldnt count these days. These new rules are nuts
His skates are on the blue
Ryan Adair his skate never lifted and still on the Line. Nothing wrong with that at all
Goals #10-7 I was amazed. Goals #6-1 I was speechless. I saw most of these live and I'm still speechless.
One is my favorite goal of think I've ever seen.
Uuuuuummmmmmmmm😲😲😲😲😲 I’ve seen all of those goals but.... back to back to back just solidify Sid as the evolution of the elite Can’t wait for the next 20 years but it might take longer than that to catch that mad man 🤙🤙 The best part of my age is that I got to see GWG and Sid play to that I thank the hockey. Gods
The play he made in number 3 deserves to be number 1 he made them drop 😂
4:58 is that mitch marner lol
CKr Its young Jesse Pollock
@@GSonDunn best reply ever.
@@GSonDunn best reply ever.
#7 - I was at this game, and the crowd went nuts after Sid beat 4 Habs to score. I said, “We just witnessed a CAREER highlight.”
Sid's deflection goal, off of Letang's backhand, against florida in 2017 could've been on here! it's an underrated goal
He’s 30 years old and he shows no signs of slowing down
Lol he's 33 in 5 months
@@samplechannel2fiyd5idjfufjfud Blind Canadian? Last year he was nominated for the Hart.
2:42 imagine that's Bobby Orr. They move the same way. Crosby is like the new Orr, but not as a defenseman this time.
Crosby is a real treat to watch, unbelievable player.
If only the layman sports observer would understand just how crazy that number one goal is.
GOAT
Cmon the comeback goal vs NYI should always be 1
Sentimentally, you are correct...but I can not argue with 1 or 2. I watch all three of them live and on each one I said: “what did he just do?”
Man I remember that day. I’ve never been more excited to watch a game and to see him come flying down and quite literally pick back up where he left off was amazing.
I need a little reminder. Didn't he shoot a slapper from the blue line or something and it just reappeared in the net? His comeback games are absolutely unbelievable
Those goals in traffic... he basically changes directions, leaves the puck alone and fights off three sticks, and then gets a shot off. The amazing part is he does that like clockwork, pretty much every shift, and he's so strong on his skates it can't be prevented. He'll be doing that until he's 40. Great player.
Great Goals. Great CROSBY🌟🌟🌟🌟
5:07 Have you ever heard a commentator make a sound like that? It says more about Syd surely.
To think that him and ovi have been able to keep up with the evolution of hockey their whole careers has to be marveled! Granted they where way ahead of their time in skating prowess, it's just defensemen these day can actually skate.
The single most important point to take from this video is that to Crosby the most important thing is not stats or personal records but playing late in june for the big mug...ultimate team player.
That #1 truly is one of the greatest goals ever scored. NYR fan here.
It amazes me every time I watch it. How tf did he elevate the puck so perfectly with one arm
@@ChildofbhaalI don’t remember typing that. Seems blasphemous tbh. I’m a big fan of the Nash goal vs PHX. Crosby’s goal is great too tho.
Incredible hockey player. It's a good thing he as all these superstitions and rituals, cuz he would not have made it to the nhl
Goat. Don't care what anyone says
He's not Gretzky.
Sid is a absolute madman
best player i have ever seen
Goat
This is lowlights in comparison with Ovi!!!
Crosby>Ovi. And it’s not even close. Ovi is so flashy and the best goal scorer of all time and he is super fun to watch, but Sid is the most complete player I have ever seen.
@@ryanpowell9092 this top is doesn't something special, like top-50 moves from Ovi
3 on 3 OT really helps a skill guy like Crosby. He's had a few back handers from zero angle that are pretty sweet as well.
I really like when Crosby scores. Wow he can score strong. I really like him and I like the Pittsburgh penguins
That guy is amazing
I was at that Tampa vs Pittsburgh Game in a box seat back in 2007. They gave out Evegeni Malkin Bobble heads (which I still have). That diving goal was one of the sickest goals ever made.
My hero!!! Bucket list to get over from Ireland to big games like this!
Whoever made this list did a fantastic job, really showcases all his skills from his insane handeye, puck protection, passing, and the most amazing backhand in the league. My favorite part is the announcers childlike giggle at 5:05
My first hockey game, i got a #71 signed penguins blue jersey. now that i know who he is and what hockey is, so proud.
The most underappreciated superstar in hockey . He is every bit as good as Gretzky lemieux or orr. In fact hes better than them in a lot of categories. How do I know ? I've watched them all
i love his all star deflection goal
Просто СУПЕР!!!!! На данный момент лучший хоккеист планеты !!!! Такие голы забивает просто невообразимо !!!!!
My two sons and I sat right behind the Panther's goalie, when Sidney scored his 50th in '06!
Great choices... I will always remember his goal in the final against Sweden. Back breaker
Really he’s a powerful player 🥰
One hand backhand goal sniped and had his stick up before it hit net 🐐 🐐 🐐
That number 2 goal against NJ is video game stuff!
Announcers reaction at 5:05 is the best
After the number 1 shoot thousands of players were in practice trying it:)
Not only is he one of the best players ever, in the 17 years he’s played for pittsburgh I have never heard a single bad thing said about him as a person