How An ‘Older’ Sidney Crosby Dominates The NHL

[@fitzgerald1337x]

Crosby having the best faceoff win percentage of his career (58.2%) in 23-24 is another element of his aging like fine wine.

[@BurghFinsFan]

Sid's prime has been his entire career basically.

[@JackBirdbath]

There are STILL some nights where he's the best player on the planet. A legend in every sense. Hockey royalty.

[@Moonosaw_]

He only get better every season

[@crustynuggets445]

Nah in this era Prime Crosby would be putting up at least 120

[@Childofbhaal]

@@crustynuggets445Nah bro Crosby was on pace for 130+ in 2010 when scoring was way down. Only one player broke 100 that year to show how low scoring was. Plop a prime Crosby in todays league and he’s scoring 150+ easily

[@crustynuggets445]

@@Childofbhaal i said “at least”. glad you agree with my comment though

[@alargefarva4274]

Our generation's Gretzky. Not a Pens fan, but always loved Sid the Kid

[@brettrossi034]

Me being a Devils fan i hated Crosby during his early years. I can definitely say I've grown to appreciate his greatness and his generational talents as I've gotten older

[@dalton7726]

he's more like this generation's Yzerman or Sakic.

[@justinpederson2217]

@@dalton7726he is a whole tier better than both of them. Will retire with a large chunk more points than either of them too.

[@Hockeyrizz]

@@dalton7726 bro shut up

[@dalton7726]

@@Hockeyrizz ?

[@JacobSnyderTheBr0kenK0rpze33]

The fact that you point out how solid Crosby is as a defensive player is something a lot of people seem to forget quite frequently. Crosby is defintely a playmaking two way forward, its simoly the fact his deflections, shot, and passing is so on point that we forget how solid he really is defensively

[@JackBirdbath]

The best overall player in history.

[@Lite9-vq9yr]

​@@JackBirdbathDefinitely

[@rogerpowers3891]

A lot of people who don’t know much about hockey will tend to miss that 100% of the time

[@aquafina-ru1sf]

I would even venture to say playmaking grinder.

[@3flavourscornetto237]

@@JackBirdbathdoes he have a selke nomination

[@Plinkofficial]

We are being treated with something special with how he is playing right now. I'm going to miss him on the ice.

[@TheEDFLegacy]

I would be surprised if he retires before 45. I'm pretty sure we have more years of him to go! 😊

[@wolfeusmc2011]

Man literally is the epitome of a two way playmaker and he has the grit of a grinder too. The complete package... definitely the smartest player since 99.

[@neeltheother2342]

A first-line grinder, as Biz Nasty puts it

[@sharkusvelarde]

In a more skilled NHL

[@beneasler8868]

I just feel so blessed as a Pens fan to have gotten to watch first-hand the greatest player in modern history

[@badmanskill1112]

Its crazy Pittsburgh's had 2 of the 5 best forwards all time in Mario and Crosby and 3 of the best 10 probably with Jagr.

[@beneasler8868]

@badmanskill1112 And I'd put Geno in the top 20 or 30 forwards all time too but ppl seem to hate recognizing his greatness

[@badmanskill1112]

@@beneasler8868 I agree. Malkin was him.

[@hockeygrrlmuse]

It's super corny to admit this but watching you talk about Sid has changed my entire mindset about hockey. I always felt like I had missed out during my prime playing years and not lived up to my full potential. But seeing him play at the world's highest level and remain one of the world's greatest players in his mid-30s made me realize there is no reason I can't keep trying to improve my own game. Sure, I'm not going to be scouted for the PWHL, I'm not going to play in college or on a national team. But I can still learn and grow as a player and I can still work my way up the ranks of beer league. I'm only 29 - I have 7 more years before I even catch up to Sid, and he's clearly got years left in his career as well. He's a huge inspiration to me on a much deeper level than he ever was when I was a kid. And I have you to thank for that understanding of his gameplay. Thank you.

[@bdbdkdfotbrveiw]

Sids later years are a perfect example of how to change your game as you age to still excel. He’s shooting more, doesn’t rush the net as much and still using the lethal backhand. We were so lucky to have witnessed his career

[@AlphaWolf_YTC]

I’ll still call Sidney Crosby Sid The Kid 😂

[@JackBirdbath]

Sid the Mid(dle aged man)

[@pattaccone]

He will be Sid the goat very soon

[@scottyscott9115]

You have 87 likes so i won’t like this comment ahah

[@pattaccone]

@@scottyscott9115 I liked your comment to make up for it cause Sid deserves it 🤣🤣

[@edmundobaca3498]

😊😊

[@adamg7984]

If you live in the Pittsburgh area, Mark Madden is a sports show host. He's outrageous, shock jock in his style. But he knows hockey as well as anyone in the area and he's always said Crosby is the ultimate grinder. He said he would never want to be known as that, but that's what he is. He's a down low guy who drives plays and possession by wearing down players and scores a ton of his goals cleaning up garbage in front of the net or with his ridiculous hand eye ability to tip pucks in. When he was younger, he could make more flashy plays but he seems to have known when to cut that game off or at least play that style a lot less. He's a ridiculous player, truly one of the all timers and we're lucky we got to see him here for so long.

[@NifeOO4niff]

😂Double M is a riot to listen to. I never understood why people call into his show because he basically is just going to call you an idiot and hang up on you. Great entertainment lol

[@thecrew2128]

Not too many people like mark madden,but he tells you how it is people just can't handle truth

[@Brn934]

Everyone says that, you act like some radio host came up with a mind breaking assessment

[@PatientBoat]

Double M is the man. He is surprisingly nice in person. I ran into him at a bar once. He bullshitted with us for a bit, bought a pizza, and offered me and all my buddies a slice.

[@michaelshields6326]

Madden is a moron. Guy has been hating on Malkin his whole career.

[@FlamRackett]

Thanks for reminding me of that beautiful one-handed goal from Crosby. Truly an incredible player and we Pens are lucky to have him

[@allghilliedup21]

6:04 is still one of the nastiest goals I've ever seen by anyone to this day. One handed backhander while pushing away multiple defenders like they're paper. Geez!!!!

[@Childofbhaal]

That goal has never been repeated to this day. Just incredible

[@jason.s.music.]

its absolutely unbelievable the finesse and wrist strength it takes to lift a puck like that one handed with power. And I'm almost certain its ONLY possible bc he loves his flat curved sticks. I doubt anyone will ever score a goal like that ever again

[@isetbudsonfire]

All I know is we’re closer to the end than the beginning..being a pens fan and being blessed to watch him for damn near 20 years has been a blessing. I will weep like a school girl the day he decides to hang them up. 3 cups and a gold medal..can’t really ask for much more.

[@SnakePlissy]

Leaf fan & ima cry with you bro 🥹 .. Sids the man & that’ll be a sad day for hockey. Be countless Sid haters even paying homage on that day 💯 %

[@Kmoten10]

How sid has far exceeded the extremely high expectations that were put on him is truly remarkable. One of the best to ever play the game.

[@modernwarfaremaniac12]

Best Crosby breakdown I’ve seen. Great video

[@billr6983]

I always thought that by now Syd would be a latter day Brian Trottier or Steve Yserman, giving up offence to be a solid defensive forward in order to stay in the game. The fact he is doing that yet remains a better than point a game player is amazing.

[@nkdarren1225]

Been following hockey through highlights for about 15 years, can't watch any games due to time constraints as I am UK based but it will be a fantastic but also sad day seeing number 87 lifted to the rafters. knowing we had the privilege to watch a great player like Crosby but also knowing that it will not be the same anymore without him. Until that day, let's all enjoy every moment that we have left with him on the ice :)

[@CBXND2]

Sir, I’m 22, from the burgh, grew up with Crosby, always has been and always will be my favorite player. After watching him for ~16 ish years, also having played hockey myself for a couple years (started late and broke my leg in a game decided to call it quits 😅), it’s still too fast on tv or in person for me to pick up any of these small things that make him this extraordinary, everyone know he’s great, but never would I see him in this great of detail. Thank you so much for breaking it down like this, it helps me see the game in a whole new way I never thought possible. Thank you, thank you, thank you, can’t wait for the next video.

[@clubpenguin13531]

And to think Crosby was really close to retiring around a decade ago. Amazing how he's still playing at such a high level

[@peaceandwealthseeker4504]

Sad time back then

[@DangerousWillie]

Excellent video breakdown as always. Love this channel.

[@IsaiahLang-q5q]

Amazing breakdown as always.

[@derfman1792]

Happy birthday to Sid The Kid, I expect him to break Gretzky's record with a 20th PPG season next year. I wouldn't be surprised if he gets a 21st, too..! I gotta say as a Habs fan, Guhle played very well against Sid The Kid for most of the Habs VS Pens games I watched. He should be solid for the Habs in the years to come.

[@cornpipe]

Amazing collection of highlights, thank you.

[@pimpim410]

Thank you for making this video to celebrate Sid’s birthday coming soon in a few days! 🎉❤

[@stgirat]

Never been a Pens fan, but Sid is THE complete hockey player!

[@BackwoodsLawnCare]

Love your channel but this video gave me goosebumps! Sid is one of the greatest to do it …simple as that ! Massive 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 for this video!

[@philchurch27]

May not show on the stats, but he is undoubtedly one of the greatest players of all time. The older I get, the more I love & respect Sid. He’s been my generation’s Gretzky.

[@RiotnRespect]

Ya know I have said a lot of things about Sid over his career in my lifetime, being in the division and all… but I have always respected his level of play and he is truly an ambassador of this sport, the greatest sport on Earth. At this rate, I hope he keeps going until he truly can’t anymore. I wish him the best and I’m glad I am alive to watch one of the greatest to ever do it.

[@Kagan-yq3gp]

I love your videos so much mad you really deserve more views than you get

[@ItsGrich]

Sid is so lethal. Love him or hate him, hes undeniably on any mount rushmore you could ever imagine

[@je4962]

Both my favorite KZbinrs using the same background tune. Shoutout TGG. Also great video as always bro

[@milhouse7145]

Saw him play tonight in Montreal, and must admit he didn't seem like the old Crosby. He wasn't making many big plays and lost a lot of faceoffs but one thing he still has heart. He won every battle in the corner for the puck.

[@atleticoccs]

Crosby is the Pele of hockey. Period

[@TheJaguarGod]

Ovechkin also went crazy at age 36 like Crosby did this season, he put up 50 goals and 90 points at 36

[@wolfeusmc2011]

Hahahaha 😂

[@wolfeusmc2011]

31 goals 34 assists 65 points and a minus 22*

[@TheJaguarGod]

@@wolfeusmc2011 ovechkin is 38 now im talking on how two years ago when he was 36 and the current age of crosby

[@ChimoWilson]

@@wolfeusmc2011 maybe look up players ages before making yourself look naïve online... Ovi at age 36 was exactly what was mentioned, a 50 goal and 90 point player. Ovi is 2 years older than Crosby.

[@WilliamTheHeretic]

@@wolfeusmc2011 What others have said about Ovi in this thread, I'll also add that at age 38 (the numbers you gave) Ovi was on a 60 goal pace when he returned after the All-Star break.

[@lapcevichgage]

I see a lot of people nowadays talking about how “McDavid solos Sid,” etc. I don’t take offense to it because the fact Sid is 36 and still in that conversation is absolutely wild and something us Pens fans are so lucky to be able to hang our hats on.

[@gabrielidusogie9189]

You gotta do a video on Phil Kessel. love that player

[@BloodRider1914]

Man's just playing for fun at this point, hope he can continue to maintain his form for years to come.

[@BestSomebodyNA]

Sid in hockey reminds me of LBJ in basketball - both have remained so consistent even as aging veterans because of their generational IQ and ability to mentally stay ahead of the game.

[@liamcd123]

LBJ's longevity is amazing but to me he's more ball dominant. Crosby reminds me of guys like Curry and Duncan who are/were outrageously skilled and impacted the game especially without the ball.

[@user-ke3ed5pq6z]

Please dont put Crosby name in the same sentence with that poser ffs

[@sharkusvelarde]

​@@user-ke3ed5pq6zExactly what I was thinking, let's go with Jordan as a comparison

[@BrandonA1]

As a Pens fan, it's been an honor watching him play since I could remember. Crosby was drafted when i was 7 months old, and now as a college sophomore he is still dominating the game. He's the LeBron James of hockey, a once in a generation talent, the best playet of his era.

[@nneichan9353]

Next year will be interesting.

[@drippywok4081]

Glad to see you back king 👑

[@bobby_pilgrim4528]

Looking forward to Patty Kane and Terrorsanko linking up on this slow down triangle play next szn!

[@milesteg8183]

Best edge work of all time imo

[@cbskwkdnslwhanznamdm2849]

He’s the GOAT

[@Hockeyrizz]

Yes let's go pens🔥🔥

[@michaelshields6326]

I love Sid, but it's Gretzky, Lemieux and Orr as the top 3.

[@badmanskill1112]

No, but he's up there.

[@cbskwkdnslwhanznamdm2849]

@@michaelshields6326nope

[@austincurry9861]

Great video, fantastic insights

[@MandatoryFruit]

94 points doesn't seem like much (compared to the likes of Kuch, MacKinnon, and McDavid). Until you factor in the fact that Crosby is 36, and playing on arguably the worst Penguins team since like 2005.

[@nonamenas]

Not even close to the worst Pens team. The league has just become really talented over the years. There's arguably better players on this team than their 08-09 Stanley Cup winning roster.

[@Musso8771]

No there's not.

[@michaelshields6326]

​@@nonamenasLol no, the team is bad. Bottom 6 is garbage.

[@pattaccone]

Great stuff as usual !

[@bentaggert9526]

Great analysis. I got a bit emotional here.

[@starapton5374]

I’m from Cincinnati and since we don’t have a hockey team it’s a free agent city. Sid is the reason I disappointed my dad and became a Pens fan.

[@Mitch-m7z]

The thing about crosby is he trains and works harder than anyone on the ice at any given moment, even games against current super stars he is still the best player when on the ice, he just doesn't have the speed anymore compared to the likes of mcdavid or mackinnon for example, his IQ is unmatched leauge wide and every player knows that when they go up against him, he still makes guys make silly mistakes because he knows better then anyone what to do, its crazy what hes doing at his age and wouldnt be suprised if he has another ppg season

[@darkenergylambda]

Do a video on Todd Bertuzzi. After the Moore incident he became a shell of himself, absolutely a “hockey psychology” story.

[@cabalavatar]

Crosby is just a complete hockey player. You want him on the ice in any situation: PP, PK, final minute of the game (whether in his zone or the offensive zone), a gruelling assault when the ice is tilted against you, a game where you gotta fight for pucks or even one that's moving fast (because he'll slow it down), offensive or defensive face-off, etc. The only things he really doesn't do much are fight and deliver big hits.

[@capthappy8884]

It "translates into todays nhl" so well bc he helped build "todays nhl"!

[@TheLaughingGift5758]

Any chance you could do a video on Marie-Philip Poulin? She finished the PWHL season with 1.10 pt/g!

[@milesteg8183]

They call him, Sid the Kid, but dudes played a man’s game since day one. Hard as they come.

[@1912Boat9]

💯, and Sid probably listened to everything Mario may have taught him along the way.

[@tkozis5287]

I went to a game a few years back. Pens turned it over on offense and I watched Crosby turn left where anyone else in hockey would’ve turned right. By turning that way he shut down 2-3 passing options as the play developed. I’ve been around the game for 20 years now and I’ve never seen a player with such perfect decision making both off and on puck and I doubt anyone will match it for some time.

[@EmmersonBennett]

This was a great example of crosby at both ends of the ice for people who wonder why he gets so much praise.

[@Aaronnpool23]

Crosby was the star I had growing up him and iginla were my two idols 🔥 can’t believe how good he is still had a way better season than ovi as well

[@toriamansfield2999]

Happy Birthday, Sid!

[@CJMattias]

Sid was on 140-150 point pace when he got concussions, and that was during the lowest scoring era ever in NHL.

[@edmundobaca3498]

Epic technic, Sidney😊

[@oldhab7890]

Crosby reminds me of Gordie Howe - as a hockey fan I hope Crosby plays as long.

[@madsync69]

He should have brought a cup to a Canadian team..

[@milesteg8183]

I see HP content, I click.

[@TokyoAlex]

I hope he gets a chance to go deep into the playoffs. It doesn't even have to be with the Penguins.

[@shaneimler9328]

Sid dominates like he does just like Mario did in his comeback. He adapted his game to keep relevant with his age. He's not run and gun anymore, he's a positional player now.

[@ojibwe_86]

You forgot to mention the other 25 players, and even more, who had amazing seasons in their mid and late thirties. Do Joe Sakics season of 100 points, when he was 37.

[@arnettrabaker4872]

Modern day GOAT and you can’t tell anything different, haha

[@BUZZNIGHTYEAR99]

I'll never forget how Sid made James Neal and Chris Kunitz a star lol.

[@adoniesacallis3811]

Crosby really is the lebron of hockey

[@jlalonde1000]

He plays a playoff style game thats why he wins

[@tt10tt]

“Total Hockey”

[@ZACKMAN2007]

Hes basically lebron but from nova Scotia

[@michaelpanacheese604]

Best player in the league. I think they will make the playoffs this season and go deep in the playoffs. Just give him more ice time..

[@the1andonly759]

Babe wake up, Hockey Psychology posted

[@misterscottintheway]

Babe wake up, somebody just posted a babe wake up comment

[@coreysghostglowmask8650]

We are witnessing the end of an era folks...

[@BloodRider1914]

Sid the Adult

[@theworldneedsmorehippies]

36 years young

[@monarchistdesade6989]

Greatest puck handler in the NHL ever. Nobody can steal the puck easily vs Crosby.

[@UtatKolehmainen]

i would argue Datsyuk would.

[@monarchistdesade6989]

@@UtatKolehmainen Oh yeah and I'm sure we can find some clips he did it. I did mention "steal the puck easily", it's doable but not easy at all ^^

[@stephenskyrme2097]

Still one of the most influential players in the league...

[@darrelladams4886]

He’s done it all and I don’t believe he’s ever sold out to promote sports betting like certain stars today do.

[@lisafoadstock1452]

He’s still fast. Not even for his age but in general i think

[@KyleMacSkill]

Such a shame we missed those prime seasons, he would have 3 more art ross tophies to add to his legacy

[@michaelshields6326]

Honestly he could have had 5 or 6 Art Ross trophies if he had played literally only ~60-70 more games in his prime. He had some of the worst luck in terms of the timing of his injuries. 07/08: Was first in points and points per game before the ankle injury. Would have been neck and neck with Ovechkin if he didn't miss 29 games that year. 10/11: 66 points in 41 games. Would have needed 38 points to tie Sedin at 104 (would win it on the goals tiebreaker). Probably would have won it playing 25ish more games. 12/13: Lost the Art Ross by 4 points missing the last 12 games. Wins it if he had played 3 or 4 more games. 14/15: Missed 5 games with the mumps, lost the scoring title by 3 points on the last game of the season. Was 1st in ppg that year. 16/17: bit more questionable, but he was tied with McDavid with 10 games left despite missing 7 games. Would have been a very close race for the Art Ross.

[@dvon1097]

He and LeBron James are beating father time in their respective sports. Incredible to have witnessed their careers and watched them grow as players and people

[@baloneykid890]

Most of the video was great analysis but the part where you say that Crosby’s height is an advantage. At 5’11 he’s 2 inches below the average height of nhl players (6’1).

[@westonlewis379]

This guy easily could have had 120 points last season if he had the kind of supporting cast the other points scorers had. Imagine if he had a line mate like Draisaitl, Matthews, Point, or Raantenen.

[@nicholaslum7047]

His hyper-competitiveness makes him such an x-factor. One of the best comparisons I've seen is between him and Kobe (similar generations, the Gretzky/MJ comparisons)

[@Cuhhhhhhhhhhhh]

We can add another contender to fight Father Time, it was lebron and now Crosby, generational talents and one of the most consistent players to their sport

[@kyyva4533]

U can no longer deny crosby is the goat

[@mack9294]

Dog days of summer - I clicked this video so hard😅

[@casewojo6186]

Hockey IQ is off the charts and the dude has legs like tree trunks. He simply cannot be moved off the puck.

[@DhruvVijapurapu]

Sid has had like 3 prime

[@andrewwilkins3014]

With the way he handled the pressure… he is like the nhl lebron but not a bitch a real leader

[@angelaa.9915]

He’s also got the loyalty of two men, which makes sense because Lebron never had any 😅

[@willbee8022]

Gretzky Lemieux Orr Crosby

[@bananian]

I'm 36 and just lucky to have a 5 figure salary job. 😂

[@ojibwe_86]

So, with todays conditioning, how softer the game is today compared to the 80’s and 90’s, better technology… it won’t surprise me to see other players put up point per game seasons or better, in their mid to late 30’s. (Kucherov, MacKinnon, Panarin, Makar, McDavid, Draisaitl, Stamkos and others)

[@imclueless9875]

You know HP, i hate to say it... but... You need to make more videos, cause ive binge watched all of your videos i think like 4 times now....PLEASE WE NEED MOARRRRRRRRRRRR 😅

[@TylerMelnychuk]

***good at absorbing contact except for the near career ending concussions. both can be true but if he spent a lot of time of his prime injured i don't know if he really absorbed the hits.

[@TylerMelnychuk]

no slight to crosby. he is a goat.

[@Ando2k10]

Those weren't really "Hits" as the NHL scores, which caused his concussion issues. They were cheap shot elbows, or shoulders, to the head.

[@CarsonBerthelot]

Under hour gang 👇