The NHL can’t stop Sidney Crosby..

#nhl #hockey #pittsburghpenguins
Sidney Crosby is still one of the best players in the NHL at 35 years old and we dive into why & how he can still have so much success.

[@hockeypsychology]

Also.. if you want to see raw clips of Crosby’s puck protection & other skills. Check out this channel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmOzh4WYdsiBhsU This guy has had the best Crosby Clips on KZbin for a long time

[@scottinnh88]

If I’m drafting today between a rookie Crosby or Mcdavid to be honest I’d like to go with Crosby. The only reason I’d ever take Connor before Sid is Crosbys concussions. If there are no injuries I go Sid all day. But it’s so close. If you add injury it’s mcdavid. If you take away them concussions Sidney may have won another cup

[@sahillsekhon3]

Brings the biggest smile to my face seeing ovi and the kid still at the top of their games just defying all the standards of hockey.

[@uriel736]

Been awesome watching those two over the years.

[@ggmemes3317]

The goats of the 2010s

[@ConsumptiveSoul]

@@uriel736going to be sad when both Retire

[@uriel736]

@@ConsumptiveSoul Yeah it is. I can still remember watching Waynes last game and both times Mario retired. The years sure do go by fast. Hard to believe Sids 35 and Ovi is what, 37 now. Pens fans will probably be saying goodbye to Geno and Letang around the same time sid and ovi hang them up as well .

[@the1andonly759]

That was one of the best Crosby breakdowns I’ve ever seen.. guy is just a bull

[@jl4183]

My exact thought.

[@Sheppo42]

Search LaFlamme they have really good highlights of each aspect of his game for some other good ones

[@diZtHoMaS]

Connor is incredible... but Sid is not only a skilled two-way-play assassin, he has the ability to elevate the confidence and game play of teammates surrounding him. That's far more valuable than being a stellar individual performer.

[@MS-ro9dm]

Absolutely. Whatever team has Crosby on it has the best chance of winning. It's that simple.

[@raleighrad17]

i totally agree but i also think that mcdavid has the ability to create plays, overall they are amazing players and it would be hard to choose between them. depends on the situation haha

[@mufasaunleashed]

You don't think McDavid has the ability to elevate the confidence and game play of teammates surrounding him?

[@diZtHoMaS]

@SI Investors Channel & Raleigh Radkowski: McDavid's skills are otherworldly. But what separates Sid is that he's not only highly skilled, technically, but he's a true " leader." And leaders are able to bring out the best abilities in their team.

[@raleighrad17]

@@diZtHoMaS agreed

[@zeusthedrumlord547]

Being from Pittsburgh, my favorite thing about sid is that he had an absolute MOUNTAIN of hype coming out of the draft… and he actually *exceeded* expectations. Folks forget that he didn’t go to a great team. They just lucked out with the entire core and he actually lived up to all the hype. In every way.

[@pascalplenge1882]

Thank you! That is the thing that makes him so great. No player ever faced a more difficult mix of expectations, pressure and injuries. And yet Sid delivered BIG TIME. In a manner that is unprecedented. With almost all individual throhies, all team trophies. And so many great moments too, like the SO Goal in the first Winter Classic or the FUCKING GOLDEN GOAL. It has to be scripted. That is his argument for the GOAT.

[@zeusthedrumlord547]

@88T I agree they were stacked but you also have to remember that every draft pick can bust. Malkin, Fleury, and letang (among others) weren’t drafted guaranteed to pan out. Many more don’t than do. They were stacked because every pick in that time frame was a big hit lol. That doesn’t always happen, and there’s an argument sid helped those guys turn into what they did. That isn’t to give him all the credit for other player’s successes but do you ever notice many of the best competitors in the world in any competition are usually also the most ‘lucky’?

[@zeusthedrumlord547]

@@pascalplenge1882 I think my favorite one of those is his goal in his first game back from the concussions. “Didn’t you just know he’d do something like that?”

[@johnnyc.31]

As a hockey fan who road trips to other cities, I just want to say that Pittsburg was one of my faves. Great hockey fans, awesome city.

[@zeusthedrumlord547]

@@johnnyc.31 always welcome back!!

[@christopherzamias8431]

Crosby just stays with it. His work ethic is second to none and he understands the game, perhaps, at a level that no other hockey player has. As a penguin fan, I’m amazed, even still, how he is consistent day in and day out

[@neithermanc1]

he basically "stacked his pads" against the wall to keep that puck in during that buffalo game, then backhanded that pass perfectly and it lead to a goal. how? how could he so perfectly read that someone would be there to pick up that backhand pass and get it dead on for them???

[@kftc1980]

Hard to come up with someone to compare him to. There have been much larger centers who had vision like him (Thornton), but couldn’t skate like him. There have been players similar in size to him with skills like him, but who couldn’t protect the puck and fight through checks as well (Gretzky, Oates, Yzerman). Just a unique combination of skill, grit, strength, and hockey IQ.

[@kylesmith9598]

Honestly his play style is like if John Tavares was twice as good

[@MrClebophd]

I think the best comparison is Henrik Zetterberg. They met in Stanley Cup Finals twice, and I think Crosby learnt a lot from playing against Zetterberg.

[@treygray2817]

Gretzky isn't similar in size. 5'10" 195 for Sid as opposed to 5'11" 170 for Wayne. Orr was roughly 5'10" 190 but he wasn't a center.

[@kennethrussell1320]

Not hard. I'd compare him to Jagr. You shouldn't have to go far to figure out it's a pretty fair comparison. Yes, Jagr was a winger. I get that. But both were big time offense producers who lived on the north end of their own blue line.

[@r.edward5701]

​@@kennethrussell1320 and try to beat either along the boards. They'll gas ya

[@sly__assassin3365]

Crosby is the most balanced Centre the NHL has ever seen. Its crazy how he defies all NHL standards and has continued to improve small parts of his game even past the age of 30. Truly a mind-boggling player. Never seen a hockey mind like his, he knows where to be, and he knows where to put the puck.

[@jamesbacon1828]

Skill set of a superstar and the heart and grit of a grinder. Perfect way to put it my friend.

[@Ando2k10]

An article in The Hockey News, earlier this year, was spot on when it referred to Crosby as "the ultimate grinder". He's got superstar skills, but a grinder's work ethic.

[@lilo1815]

Connor has speed and incredible goal-scoring. Sid has the vision, leadership, strength, and insane IQ. He dictates the way the game is played. No one like him in the league right now. In my opinion, Connor is a generational player, but Sid is above and beyond even that. That said, it would depend on who the wingers were.

[@flatmoontheory]

Sid has 3 Cups.... McDavid 0. Will that change? Only if McDavid leaves the Oilers.

[@tamman994]

@@flatmoontheory we aren’t talking about cups pal, we’re talking about individual skill which isn’t enough to win a cup

[@unklemute1187]

McDavid is by far the best player the game has ever seen. Crosby was good but not that good.

[@fwater9543]

@@unklemute1187 while I would agree that McDavid is likely the most SKILLED player the game is seen. Most skilled does not = best. Crosby has insane skill, but also combines it with many other things, like incredible leadership, stupidly high hockey IQ, and insane work-ethic, that is what makes him the best.

[@YoYoYoYoYoYoPeace]

@@unklemute1187 Crosby's defensive game is 2x what McDavid's ever will be. Also Crosby's prime was taken away from concussions, and despite that through 600ish games Mcdavid is only slightly higher in points per game compared to Crosby at that point. Recency bias makes people forget how dominant Sid was. Mcdavid wasn't putting up 120 point seasons at age 19 like Crosby, before the concussions.

[@michaelladerer8163]

I am blessed to be from Pittsburgh, and have seen 66,68, 71 and 87 play. No one will ever be better than Lemieux but even Mario admitted that Sidney knows the game better than anyone else. He simply outworks everyone, and is still doing it at age 35. Thank you for this excellent unbiased video.

[@KrackerJack5586]

#87 for sure!!! IQ is off the charts along with his work ethic all while being a humbling class act. McDavid has the edge in speed but he also admits modeling his game after Sid.

[@Dracolich001]

If I needed one goal. It'd have to be Sidney Crosby. Can't forget the golden goal....

[@johnnyc.31]

Crosby’s incredible leg & core strength underpins it all. His agility & creativity are most visible, but his brute force power is top tier.

[@thepuffypenguin4470]

And Crosby is first in the league in even strength points 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@GwendolynTideman]

He's the only person I'd like to talk to. #1 thing to do on my bucket list. Watching him play brings me true happiness.

[@Booraad]

dudes like 8th? in teh league for points right now and is 35. Ill shed a tear when he retires. Crosby will always be one of the greatest to ever touch this game

[@georgeblair3894]

# 1 in the league 5 on 5 in points.

[@whoismarkk]

Crosby has every attribute a hockey forward should have. balanced all around. unbelievable skill set

[@pt93music]

Crosby will only be truly appreciated for just how fucking great he is once he retires. The game won’t be the same after he hangs the skates up.

[@jamiecrawford7220]

I agree 100 percent he's still top 10 points every year even with his concussions he got.. He has tons of assists and Cups, Olympics, and always there for the right moments.

[@jamiecrawford7220]

Tis he is!!

[@mikebennett146]

I just hope he stays healthy enough to play at least until 40. The past concussions don't seem to have had lasting detrimental effects. I really look forward to seeing him play a lot longer. Long live the Kid, I mean King !!!

[@BYGTraining]

"Superstar talent with the mindset of a grinder". Perfect explanation my man. Sydney has an incredible mind and incredible heart.

[@darthcrowley5561]

He is like Forsberg.. He's just a beast

[@mufasaunleashed]

yep. Nobody could move along the boards shielding the puck like Forsberg, until Crosby came along.

[@andrewstewart7231]

Such a hard working team player.

[@justbleedprod.9414]

I feel like there’s more of an appreciation for Sid now that he is on the tail end of his career. He’s been doing this since he got in the league but only now is being properly credited. Sidney Crosby is the epitome of a true leader that can do it all

[@johnnyc.31]

Crosby has been “properly credited” since before he played junior & had media training when he was 14 due to all the attention - He’s always gotten credit. Perhaps now, we perceive him with a mix of nostalgia & sadness that he won’t be around forever. Especially because he’s still playing so well at 35. That’s a new thing to credit him for, but add it to the long list.

[@justbleedprod.9414]

@@johnnyc.31 are we talking about the same Sidney Crosby? Have you seen the amount of hate this man take lmao

[@johnnyc.31]

@@justbleedprod.9414 everyone gets hate, it’s the price of existing these days, sadly. Doesn’t devalue the massive respect he deservedly gets.

[@justbleedprod.9414]

@@johnnyc.31 nowhere near the amount crosby gets. Not even close!

[@Matanumi]

I think Crosby can play as late as jagr did if he keeps his exercise and doesn't get stupid hurt

[@adammckinney150]

Definitely SIDTHEKID!! he’s change the game of hockey 🏒

[@kimberlee2809]

Sid's game is unique. He creates the play four passes ahead of time. He isn't obsessed with breaking records. He is obsessed with winning and getting better at his craft, elevating the players around him.

[@dennislindror728]

Sid all day long. Love from Sweden

[@kirk4086]

"Sid The Kid" Every time! I've seen him play! He lived with Mario! I've meant him! Class!...nothing but class!

[@patricklloyd1797]

Crosby's truly the definition of an all around, multi-faceted, player. He's not necessarily the best in any single area, save his understanding of the game arguably. He's not as fast as McDavid, he doesn't have the shot that made Ove who he was, he's not the toughest guy, etc. but he's just an all arounder that tops tier in every single regard. And while he's not as young, his leadership and experience and have made him into a better player in a number of areas as well. There's a reason he was "the next great one", and you'd be hard pressed to find an argument against him having met that role

[@Connor8609]

His goal scoring is beyond underrated at this point. He's the second best goal scorer in his era... while playing in the era of the greatest goal scorer in history. If he didn't get hurt he would finish his career a mid 700 goal scorer somewhere around 5-10th all time...in one of the lowest scoring eras in the league history. Honestly though, he might end up still hitting 700

[@Matanumi]

That's why he's my favorite. Truly a team captain worth having

[@RoadsidePicnic]

Beautiful display of his talent. Thanks for the vid

[@bradenthacker6226]

Crosby for sure.

[@Natan-ry8nh]

The intro osundes like a Sidney Crosby remix of still dre 😂. ”Still… one of the best, still”

[@nickfrodsad1161]

Three words. Work ethic, intelligence

[@PenHockey87]

Hands down, Sid!

[@kennyg1358]

Best 5 on 5 point production in the NHL right now.

[@aguywholikesmarreandfbk1646]

This was one of the best informative, but also fun hockey commentary videos! Im probably gonna countinue to watch this channel since its a fun commentary channel. And im a little biased becuase im a pens fan i know. Keep up the great work Hockey Psychology!

[@YoYoYoYoYoYoPeace]

Leading the league in even strength points, hart season

[@ourstarsRstars]

I’d take the kid all day long. He’s will to win is unmatched.

[@3rdlineplug]

You’re channel is awesome.

[@knightrider693]

There is no question Sidney Crosby. The Golden goal bro, the entire nation was on his back and the kid still came through!

[@reedlebill8187]

Just got yourself a new subscriber! Excellent breakdown.

[@TJ_ONLY]

Love this video. And thank you for shouting out LaFlamme!

[@Jesse.George]

I hate comparing guys from different eras. Both are goats of their generation. I’m a pens fan and I will ride with Sid every time. But I’m not gunna try to knock Conner or Ovi or anyone you try to compare Sid to. He’s the best of his generation and it really isn’t even close. He was more mcdavid like when he was young but at 35 still doing what he does is insane. He’s got very little drop off from his 21 year old self. He’s just adapted his game.

[@matthewsecord7641]

Damn near an impossible question to answer. So I'm going with Esa Tikkanen.

[@hockeypsychology]

Good choice sir!

[@burnout_2017]

I would take mario over anybody ever

[@samuelluria4744]

I'm going with Dirk Graham...

[@samuelluria4744]

Esa was always one if my favorite players, so I was overjoyed when he came to the Rangers!!

[@elvari79]

Great pickup! Esa is really underrated here in Finland! Love from North🇫🇮🙌🏻

[@keldonlemon]

Nice breakdown bro. Well done

[@andrewgoodman4367]

Sid. Every day till Sunday.

[@ABC-sc2ip]

Show me highlights of McDavid playing 200 feet of hockey and elevating all the players around him and then maybe his name can be brought up in a conversation about the best hockey players of all time.

[@namsnoodle]

It's a crime that Crosby has not won one Selke award

[@michaelshields6326]

There's no need to downplay McDavid to pump Crosby up. They're both going to go down as top 5-10 players of all time. McDavid just put up 105 points in 56 games 2 years ago, and is now pacing for 160 this year. While scoring might be up compared to Crosby's prime, what McDavid is doing right now is borderline Gretzky levels of offensive dominance. Crosby has become well rounded as he's aged but he's not a selke level defensive center, and even if he was that still doesn't compare to what McDavid is doing right now. I would love to see how a 25 year old Crosby would have compared to McDavid if he was playing in this higher scoring era but unfortunately that's not the case and as great as he still is at 35 Sid is past his prime and McDavid is clearly the best player in the NHL by quite a large margin.

[@Alex__84]

sidney crosby by far

[@namsnoodle]

Until McDavid can make a claim to Lord Stanley, you have to go with Sidney Crosby (who btw folks, missed 200 games in his "prime" early on in his career)

[@blindspy]

Best player ever. Tragic that he missed so many games (and played hundreds at reduced capacity) or he’d be higher way up the all time points list

[@Rapture1469]

Same for Mario.

[@kevinalexander6812]

To me the most telling "stat", if you will about Mario is this: Steve Yzerman, an unquestioned, universally recognized legend of the game; he has 32 more career points than Mario. 2 more Goals & 30 more assists. But he also has a whopping 599 more games played than Mario!! This speaks to how insanely, ridiculously dominant and talented Mario Lemieux truly was. Don't get me wrong, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE Sid. But for me, Mario is without a doubt the best player ever.

[@VarjoPira]

Even more impressive when you consider Crosby isn't very tall. Hope he can finish healthy and in good condition. As for the question: Crosby. He's a captain for a reason.

[@kftc1980]

I think he uses that (low center of gravity) to his advantage with how he plays. He gets in low and close and uses a combination of strength and agility to win the battle.

[@kftc1980]

@Eric Puck protection. Generally size is an asset for puck protection. Crosby manages to be elite when it comes to puck protection and absorbing checks with limited size.

[@kftc1980]

@Eric correct, he is extremely strong. If you watch him he looks small out there, but obviously plays big, as these highlights show.

[@treygray2817]

@Eric Uhh, Chara was one of the best defenseman of the past 25 years. That would not be the case if he were 6'2" as opposed to 6'8" with an identical skillset. Size matters.

[@treygray2817]

@Eric Yes, obviously it is one variable out of many. Would Gretzky have been as good if he were 5'6"? Is it a coincidence that the average NHLer is roughly 3 inches taller than the average North American white male? (Only bringing this up because NHLers are overwhelmingly white)

[@Pens724]

Both are great players, and formidable scorers. McDavid can score literally at will some times, however I'd take the general experience, and unbelievable hockey IQ that Sid possesses.

[@phillymaine8104]

I’d take Crosby all day everyday

[@joshfoyer]

I would love to hear what Mcdavid would say about Crosby and what makes him great. I lived in Erie when he played for the Otters and I remember reading something about him confessing Crosby is his favorite player of all time. I’m sure there aspects of Crosby’s game that Connor sees all that much more than we do on the screen.

[@eurochamp2010]

Awesome player. This guy is the Messi of the Ice hockey...

[@forceful373]

Crosby has already proven this exact question with the Golden Goal. So Crosby.

[@diannatootill8864]

Sydney Crosby is THE BEST of all time!!

[@miikaIS]

I am not sure if I chose him over McDavid if I absolutely needed one goal, but I am sure I would pick Crosby in basically every other situation. In a tie breaking situation, one goal lead, important faceoff, penalty kill or powerplay, overtime. Every other situation.

[@jimc2384]

If I was building a team around a player it would be Sydney Crosby, Patrice Bergeron and Conor Mcdavid in that order.

[@stacymorrell2707]

bro sid all the way

[@RavenGlenn]

Which would I take? Depends on their linemates. If you've got good fast grinder types to pair with him, then Crosby. Nobody else can do what he does when he has the support of the correct wingers. Without those solid fast players at their side? Connor.

[@PlanetsHockey9]

1:18. It is ridiculous how 99% of the time he wins these puck battles on the boards.

[@ArnoldBlues]

I’ve been a Penguins fan my entire life, I just want to preface that before I give the answer to your question. If I needed one goal in game 7 to win the Cup, I think you would be short-sighted to not take McDavid right now. Now, if you re-phrase that and ask if we need to win game 7, starting 0-0 with 60 minutes to play, I’d take Crosby and feel really good about it.

[@gabetalks9275]

I really hope that Sid is still playing by 2026. We NEED to see McDavid and Crosby team up.

[@edwinrivera5695]

Well done!

[@scunning100]

Sid all day long

[@pensavspatsfandom98]

He’s the GOAT!

[@Matanumi]

I love how all around And hard working Crosby is. He isn't #1 anymore but he's still a top level elite player- an easy #2 and overall best to have

[@01mlobo]

I'd still take the golden boy.Sid is a beast.

[@Rastaboulotte]

For that time I need that one goal, I'd take McDavid, but for the rest of the game(and overtime), I'd take Crosby still.

[@Edizonstudio]

my vote for sid

[@greysonG10]

0:24 That was insane

[@pdubcentral]

I was still holding Crosby until last playoffs. McDavid looked possessed. I also thought in playoffs, game seven it’s still Crosby but his game 7 in LA purely willed the oilers to win that game and go on. Mcdavids leadership/compete is finally around where Crosby’s is. Not saying he didn’t have it before, but I’ve never seen dominance in playoffs the way McDavid did last year. Could have legitimately won the conn smyth. But I love watching Sid still bring something new every game like in the Buffalo game. I was freaking out when he did that slide, and then pass from a knee. Absolutely insane effort still trucking at 35. Desperately want to see them play for Canada together

[@hellofalife9495]

Dominance like McDavids last playoff run was done by Crosby in 2018 when they got bounced by Washington in the second round, his point per game average was only .25 lower but Crosby was one of the best defensive forwards in the NHL that year. Malkin also had a more impressive run in 09 in my opinion, Malkin was playing in lower scoring time against MUCH tougher competition and put up 14 goals and 36 points in 24 games while winning the cup and the Smythe. McDavid is the best in the world currently without a doubt and has been undeniably since 2020 guys an absolute animal and last playoffs was really something special to watch.

[@MACK0142]

In my lifetime, the 2 most skilled players I've ever seen were Lemieux and McDavid. But Sid is just a different creature. He's not going to necessarily wow you with his speed or dangles or shot-power (though he's certainly not lacking in those), but his IQ and will-to-win come second to none IMO. Necessity is mother of invention, and since Crosby wasn't born with Connor's speed, Mario's height, Ovi's shot or Kovalev's handles, he's had to adapt and find other ways to succeed. Plus, he's always working on his weaknesses. After his concussion issues, his game changed (likely for the better). He realized that he didn't need to just score or assist to impact a game. Winning small battles in certain areas or at certain moments can suddenly change momentum: setting a screen, blocking a shot, winning a face-off, etc...the things that stars usually praise their teams' role-players for doing, but Sid does a bit of everything.

[@patientmental875]

Before that game when he got hit he was destroying every team he faced up to that point he was unstoppable!

[@HockeyMasterBroHMB]

87 with out a doubt. McDavid has speed and hands. 87 has hands, edge work, passing, iq, leadership and worth ethic. McDavid will never battle like 87 does, he has spent his whole like just skating and dangling people

[@tannarframpton9454]

For a game seven overtimes situation I’m choosing Crosby every time

[@burnout_2017]

Crosby without question or doubt

[@rolieg81]

I hope Sid wins the cup and Conn smythe in '23, would probably put him in top 5 players ever

[@lechiffre5078]

Crosby hands down. He is a Honey Badger through and through.

[@senseikensei7470]

McDavid is a great individual player, but Sid is the greatest team player of this generation. If I could choose one to have on my team, I'd take Sid in a heartbeat. McDavid can score, Sid can make you score.

[@Clyde_Frog]

I don't think there's a Connor McDavid if not for Sydney Crosby

[@EnderSword]

Grew up about 3 blocks from Crosby, so I'm biased, but Crosby makes everyone around him better in a very noticeable way, the work and the techniques are something he spreads to others, while McDavid isn't at least yet the same type of leader, and his play style isn't something that can be shared or mimicked as much. So I think still yeah clutch situations and franchise player, Crosby.

[@charliebackman7968]

There were a few years where Toews and Kopitar were (I mean... Kinda... Use your imagination here) creeping up on Crosby. 10 years later and Kopitar is starting to show his age and we lost Toews years ago .. Crosby is still unbelievable.

[@mikebennett146]

After crunching the numbers and factoring in everything, I project he finishes his career at roughly 42 and 1800 to 1850 points. Doubt he'll pass Lemieux in goals, but definitely in assists and overall points

[@SamHammington]

Give me Crosby for sure

[@SirCanuckelhead]

At home maybe McD, away SidThenotsoKid. If you can control matchups, McD can burn a mismatch easier. While Sid is more versatile so handle the bad match ups better... I would just be happy to have either as an option

[@kennethjohner3381]

Crosby Da Man !!!

[@fishingwithjoy]

Crosby hands down

[@chadh8132]

Im a Pens fan. If i was down 1, and needed a goal, I’m going McDavid. If I’m tied or leading by 1, I’m taking Sid.

[@benjaminholt6640]

Sid

[@zorigooleo]

I'll take Sidney Crosby over anybody. He is playing in the harder and more skillful league and he still dominates. He is the best.

[@pieking4]

Jacob Trouba managed that feat.. no more than a post-season ago

[@ronchess8813]

Sid game on line

[@peanutdimitrijevic9577]

If only Kane was as consistent and good as he once was at this point in time

[@rubberneckinc.8937]

Being a Flyers fan I hate Sidney (yes at 35) Anyway I've got nothing but respect for his game. The man is a winner. So glad he recovered from those injury concerns earlier in his career. That said I can't wait until he retires. McDavid is so good it's still stunning that said Sid is a proven winner.

[@petersimpson1515]

Sid is not only one of the best players ever he has been one for his entire career very few can say that sid is a highlight reel experts had him as number 5 in the top 100 the one through five are retired very impressive company very unselfish player makes his linemates very good Guentsel should be sending sid a nice Christmas card every year when sid decides to retire I'm sure that Mario has a position for him unfortunately hockey will not be the same without him thanks for the thrills I'm sure there will be more but when you decide to retire you know when it's time and good luck and thanks for the memories

[@neithermanc1]

sid sid sid 3x champ baby. give me sid in a game seven all day every day.

[@MandatoryFruit]

Maybe I'm just biased because I grew up watching Sid, and live near Crosby's hometown, but for me he's the greatest of all time. The fact that he stays in touch with his roots and engages with the community whenever he can definitely helps. I'm no hockey expert, but Sid is just too good a guy for me to not love him.

[@kg_canuck]

Im in a similar situation. About a half hour from Cole Harbour, played many minor games at his home rink. I don't play favourites based on whether players are from my area, and I'm a not even a Penguins fan, but he is undeniably on of the GOATs. I watch my favourite players in awe, then I see some of Sydney's plays and don't even know how to react.

[@MandatoryFruit]

@@kg_canuck I don't even play hockey. I did when I was really young, but grew up poor so the only equipment we could afford was cheap and incredibly painful. In fact I've only really gotten back into the sport within the past week or two. Sid is an exception for me I think. I don't have the same level of admiration for MacKinnon despite him being from Cole Harbour. Like I said, I grew up watching Sid through the years. He's practically the reason I even like hockey in the first place. Being from the same area, and knowing family of his (who have told me what he's like) just makes me look up to him in a way that I don't towards any other player.