The Story Behind Sidney Crosby

[@pascalplenge1882]

What made Sidney so great? He delivered on much hyped promise (Just the title of his top 100 players video). No player faced a more difficult mix of expectations, pressure and injuries. And despite all that, he didn't just fulfill the expectations, he delivered BIG TIME. It has to be scripted. Triple Gold Club, almost all individual trophies, youngest captain to hoist the Stanley Cup, Back2Back Conn Smythes, THE GOLDEN GOAL, World Cup MVP, the SO Winner in the first Winter Classic and so much more I forgot right now. Sid overcame every barrier. And not just that. He did it in a way that is unprecedented.

[@yuri.frolov]

> What made Sidney so great? The hockey IQ. Multiplied on his unbelievable skating technique (and OMG his hips mobility!).

[@Childofbhaal]

Crosby with no concussions and a perfectly healthy career would have 1600-1700 points right now

[@sheltonstaceyakathekidstac2630]

Easly

[@t3majestic973]

Can’t help but think about how many points he would’ve had in 2010-2011

[@lickitysplit0311]

More like 18-1900 points. If he’d played all his career in league as it has been last 4/5 years he’d be over 2000 easy

[@Warren_Flatt]

yeah for sure. his 2011 year before he had that concussion or broken neck or whatever it was, he was on pace for 135 points or something like that.

[@Stangin300]

@@t3majestic973easily 120-130. Shame we never got to see it

[@RicoBurghFan]

Sid is a hard worker with otherworldly talent. He constantly works on his craft, even improving his game at age 35, where he is still one of the best players in the league. He's a great spokesman for the NHL, and oh by the way, he's also one of the best grinders in history. I feel blessed to have watched him for his whole wonderful career.

[@MRAIClassroom]

I agree he definitely has great vision and next level skills; but I’ve always thought of him as a super grinder as well.

[@Pr0fessor_P]

The most complete player the NHL has ever seen

[@Seraph89_]

I’m a big OV guy but also respect Sidney Crosby. I believe you are correct. Crosby was and is something else. I am so glad we got to see these generational talents play against each other for over a decade.

[@harveyotoole2029]

Too different eras but I would give Bobby the nod.

[@miskakoponen5296]

In my opinion Orr is the most complete player ever.

[@martinarnold4999]

Orr

[@ryanstaunton421]

When it’s all said and done Crosby will be in the top 5 of all time. Greatest player I’ve ever seen in my life. Different era and different game then when Wayne and Mario played. Crosby is 1. For me.

[@amh31]

I'd say he's the best player who's entire career I witnessed. I watched a lot of Wayne and Mario. But I remember all the hype of Sid coming into the league. Gretzky was already the greatest of all time before I even got into hockey. Him and Mario were just legends. But watching Crosbys career. Both highs and lows. It's been fun

[@chrisg7731]

He's the best player of all time. You can't take guys and adjust them for different eras, really. Gretzky in today's NHL would get broken in half in 5 mins. He was a stick figure. Sid back in the 80s would've been putting up 500 pt seasons. Ovechkin would've been scoring 300 goals. Your average third liner today would be a star back then. Gretzky and Lemieux dominated their peers far more than anyone playing today. No doubt about that. Gretzky had all that hockey IQ. Mario was gifted all that size and skill. But Crosby is the smartest guy on the ice at any given time, and likely the hardest worker and most competitive. No, he's not the best shooter or stickhandler or anything like that, but he's just the most complete player to ever play. Plays all three zones and makes the guys around him better (many of whom were scrubs for most of Sid's career). I look back fondly on the Rico Fata/Konstantin Koltsov days of Pens hockey. They were losers, but they were my losers haha. But God, Sid has been a fucking blessing on the heels of that shitshow. I remember thinking the Pens' window had closed for them to win another cup with Sid, Malkin, and the guys after those playoff losses to the Rangers. For them to retool around Sid, and win back to back in 16 and 17 is a ride I will never, ever forget. Beating the Flyers, Rangers, and Caps (twice) en route was so fucking sweet. They honestly could've made noise last year if the Pens weren't on a third string goalie and if Crosby didn't get hurt. That whole series shifted when he got hurt. Too bad. The cup window is likely closed for real at this point, but three cups and two gold medals is fucking solid. Been blessed to watch like 90% of his career games. Going to be sad when he retires.

[@ryanstaunton421]

@@chrisg7731 hot take

[@chrisg7731]

@@ryanstaunton421 Status quo takes don't impress anyone, nor are they even usually correct. But I don't really think putting modern players ahead of older players is all that hot of a take. If you want to take different eras out of the equation, Joe Malone is probably the greatest scorer of all time. 143 goals in 126 games played. No one has ever dominated like that. But everyone knows he's not the greatest. But Maurice Richard or Gretz are? Come on...

[@ryanstaunton421]

@@chrisg7731 I hve no idea what you’re talking about

[@Warren_Flatt]

what i find most amazing about Crosby was the incredible hype he had before coming into the league. The penguins openly said they will be drafting sidney crosby. the goalie that let in his first pre-season goal said he was going to sell the puck on ebay. the hype was insane and this kid lived up to all that hype and even surpassed it by winning 3 stanley cups and was the best player in the league for a number of years.

[@lilo1815]

The thing that blows me away most about Sid is how many people say that he's an even better person than he is a player. From some of the stories I've heard, I'm inclined to believe it.

[@garywitkowski69]

My personal favorite thing about Sid is when you need something to happen, pressure is on, it feels hopeless, he finds a way to come through. Also he constantly just finds ways to wow everyone by doing something a lot of other players couldn't even think of trying.

[@Connor8609]

Top 5 all time player. If he decides to stick around his points could end up in the top 5 for points as well. If he didn't have the concussions he would have ended up #2 all time in points ( in a very low scoring era).

[@jamiecrawford7220]

Crosby never stops doesn't let anything take away his vision and scope from the game. He sees dimensions that no one else does unequivocally.. He's a generational player lots of accolades.

[@jamiecrawford7220]

He's nothing short from the word amazing..

[@scotttheoreo9217]

Sid is a legend. He's 35 years old and still a top 10 or 15 player in the league.

[@mike-mz6yz]

more like top 5.....I mean he's leading the league in even strength points at 35 while playing great defensively if they penguins PP didnt start so bad and was just average he would be at least 3rd in points. I honestly cant see a difference in his game this year then when he was 30.

[@gershomtan5879]

Man was on pace for 70+ goals and 140+ points the year he got injured. He would probably be around the 1800 mark if he never got injured. Easily a top 5 player of all time. Was amazing watching him growing up.

[@brentblake8306]

Excellent production, all the footage( on various era tvs then tablet and laptops) giving the passage of time.The text, headines ect. making it visually interesting. Plus well written and enthusiasticlly delivered.

[@nhlvan]

Crosby was one of the youngest players in NHL history and yet he completely outplayed his entire team scoring 102 points as an 18 year old rookie. The next best player on the team? 58 points from 31 year old Sergei Gonchar. Insane.

[@tyreepowell8367]

Everyone Loves Sidney Crosby

[@donaldleider7382]

Crosby is just the type of player you can build a team around and kudos to the Penguins management for doing so!

[@applebitefool]

no mention of his amazing defensively and all around game. That’s what makes him special.

[@stevemmmm1341]

one of the greatest ever ... good Canadian Boy :)

[@mikepetro9679]

that was really cool, great little documentary! Big respect from a Detroit fan! What a fantastic career for Sid the Kid it has been.

[@ernie8401]

Top 5 all time. Sid the kid has been the goat since he entered the league. 3 cups 2 harts 2 rocket richards. How damn lucky are we to experience McDavid and Crosby in their prime

[@edl7663]

Crosby is the greatest grinder of all time

[@LexyThomas134]

Led the NHL with the most average points per game every single year since he was drafted lol that's crazy. And the most 2+ point games, it's a lot more than any other player in the NHL

[@hoaxial2090]

Honored to have shook this legends hand when I was 10 or 11 while they played the Thrashers back in 2011.

[@joshuas1fan472]

Pittsburgh was one of the best sports city’s in the early 2000s

[@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 !!!

[@CJMattias]

People forget that Crosby played in an era with the least goals scored ever. Modern superstars > Gretzky. Scoring consistent 1.5ppg in an era with 2,5 goals for on average, is insane.

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Crosby LEGEND 🔥🔥🔥

[@daybydaylet]

Loved this! Would love to see one for Evgeni Malkin!

[@QenaitheCustodianGuard]

Calling Crosby a "can't miss prospect" is an understatement he is the modern-eras biggest "can't miss prospect" rivalled by McJesus

[@risksikrikak903]

This household absolutely loves Sidney Crosby. He is a humble Canadian boy who happens to be outstanding.

[@andrewkmac3507]

I got to watch him play twice in Halifax when he was with Rimouski. I have to see him before he retires!

[@killionaire6891]

It's crazy that if Crosby just didn't have concussion problems he would most likely finish his career 2nd all time with 2000+ points.

[@AlexQC9]

This is something else. I'm a bit older than him, I remember the hype..which was ridiculous.. and he still surpassed all that..crazy stuff

[@chriscool8660]

I love your Videos, Great Content

[@jessiegomez8209]

Crosby is my favorite player.👍😊

[@tyreepowell8367]

He Definitely Is Jeese Gomez And I Wish You A Merry Christmas To You And Your Family.

[@jessiegomez8209]

@@tyreepowell8367 Thank you.Merry Christmas to you and your family also.Crosby will get 1 or 2 more 🏆🏆 before he retires.😊👍

[@corn204]

I remember my first game and Crosby was playing. I yelled out from the stands how I should attack from the left and he yelled back to always fake left. The next day I was accepted into the national team and went on to play well in the grand final. Thanks Sid.

[@tyreepowell8367]

Sidney Crosby Legend 🏒🥅⛸️🚨

[@marcpelu2558]

Hands down the best player in the world for a decade. 07-17 there was no better player.

[@SonOfTamriel]

The Golden Goal is a great example of how Sid sees the game ahead of everyone else.

[@dana102083]

What a pass from Iginla though eh? Gives me chills when I hear Crosby call out IGGY!!❤❤❤❤

[@leelevesque7549]

I love him, he is the best

[@jlllorada8447]

Amazing!

[@dentrh]

People who know him outside of the rink say he is a great hockey player but a better human being. Some of his friends introduced him to my son who has an intellectual disability he spoke to him like a friend. Treat everyone with dignity; a lesson we all need to remember.

[@ojibwe_86]

Orr, Gretzky, Mario, Howe, Messier. Sid is top 10 for sure, top 5 is up for debate. There’s still Jaromir, and then you have a guy like Dionne who had no help around him, and put up points regardless. Sid didn’t play in the dead puck era (1997-2004). If people in these comments are going to bring up todays soft play, the 90’s were not soft at all. “If” Sid was healthy he would’ve done this or done that, you can use “Ifs” for all the other players then. If Marcel Dionne would’ve been drafted by the Canadiens, if Jaromir played without the amount of hooking he had to deal with, if Mario didn’t have cancer. All of these players would’ve had more points. Imagine Bobby Orr and Paul Coffey in todays game? No two line pass rules?

[@michaelshields6326]

Was with you until you said Messier. Crosby is clearly the superior player. Messier was a great player and arguably an even better leader but putting him in the same group as Gretzky, Lemieux, Orr and Howe is way overrating him.

[@rolieg81]

Pavel Bure putting up 58 and 59 goals with shit players around him after 2 reconstructive knee surgeries has to be one of the most impressive stats never discussed.

[@dana102083]

​@rolieg81 hey he had Trevor linden and a few guys I forget lol Bure was my favorite though.. the Russian rocket was fast considering his knee injuries..

[@bigsirenguy]

Fun fact, at the time of this comment, at age 35, Sid leads the league in even strength points.

[@tysonleblanc8862]

Who remebers old school original "The Score". Back in the day watching the score for highlights was way better than tsn and sporsnet. The ticker!

[@rolieg81]

In a perfect world with no injuries Bure and Bossy score 1000 goals possibly

[@neonblack4486]

No one can change my mind, prime Crosby>mcdavid

[@etiennekosa]

Shattuck St. Mary is to the NHL what Oak Hill Academy is to the NBA

[@Igoruhandchu]

Great comparison lol or IMG to football and the NFL

[@littleninjai222]

Excellent!

[@lilbit34]

GOAT

[@breakaway2x]

thr goat of our times

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Jaylen Brown story next video theScore 🙏🙏🙏

[@whoopdattrick9390]

Ovi 2 years older than sid ,thats why he won rookie of year

[@jsp9918]

Good story but a note to the narrator: you shout the first syllable of every other word

[@Joe_Ma99]

2:08 keep an eye on that life guard lol wtf

[@SMC01ful]

I am a McDavid fanboy, he's my fave current player. However, there is no doubt whom the greater player is. Its not even close IMO. Sids allround game is truly next damn level. From a coaching viewpoint, Crosby's utility factor is huge! Forward, wing, center, and even defence. The dude is Mr. Hockey.

[@justineebourgeois3420]

Crosby > Gretzky 🤷‍♀️

[@7b8bk95y]

Controversial, but quite possible. I’d agree

[@emmittmatthews8636]

I'm a huge Pens fan but NAH... Crosby is better all around, but Gretzky and Lemieux were just UNREAL. Magicians..

[@justineebourgeois3420]

@@emmittmatthews8636 Gretzky has been overrated. Players weren’t allowed to hit him and he didn’t win anything after leaving the Oilers. Mark Messier and Mario Lemieux carried Gretzky 🤷‍♀️.

[@emmittmatthews8636]

@@justineebourgeois3420 Yeah that's silly. Imagine scoring more goals than anyone, scoring more assists than anyone STILL even has in total points, scoring 382 playoff points, etc... and people think he's overrated? HOW did Lemieux carry him? Lol. C'mon now.

[@justineebourgeois3420]

@@emmittmatthews8636 If he was so good, how come he couldn’t win after leaving Edmonton? Messier has more rings than this chump 🤷‍♀️.

[@banjonochallenge3120]

I find it still funny how the pens were going "bankrupt" they win the lottery...... same as the caps with ovi

[@coolbeans8682]

Did you know "Sid the Kid" is short for "Sidney the Kidney"? My dad told me.

[@lorigray2274]

Sidey best hockey player Every. No Every going to be you nhl. You have big heart thank. You. You think of of people first stay as you are. LORI GRAY SOUTH SURREY BC CANADA 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lorraineference7580]

👇 some body's a legend

[@24k_jaxonn]

Him at like 1 years old is probably better then me even tho I get like 4 goals in college hockey

[@24k_jaxonn]

A game

[@whoopdattrick9390]

I hate that mcdavids so good …..over shawdows what sid has done and no one ever thought we would see someone better than sid come in …mcdavid just to skilled and to fast

[@modpup]

#HockeyLegend

[@yannicnoah4948]

19:01 one of those MVP's should've gone to Phil Kessel

[@ageagile1047]

Don’t you mean Phil ‘Two Time Stanley Cup Champion’ Kessel? 😉

[@artuablum6755]

Человек из пробирки

[@yuri.frolov]

Человек из папы-хоккеиста.

[@BINZify]

Mcdavid next?

[@Mr_Ashley]

Why has he never moved to another team?

[@madkow77]

43.5 is half of 87

[@toddhall3710]

so plug c hey sid where is tay launter tell him im ready for my sleep over now !! for real i want my time give me now !! from escimo zack

[@Iamtongue]

Is he the lebron james of the NHL?

[@TG-nhl]

No, the Kobe Bryant of the nhl

[@Iamtongue]

@@TG-nhl so who would you say is the lebron James of the nhl?

[@TK-rz6ni]

Ovechkin. Just looking at it from a play style point of view. Both are big, physical, uber-athletic guys that put up big stats.

[@MCbalooster]

@@Iamtongue has to be Mario Lemieux, he’s the what if that is undisputed #2

[@magoobabuffalogaming]

@@MCbalooster Mario was better than Wayne.

[@paulwagner1122]

Then Ovechkin showed up

[@ageagile1047]

Ovi only chasing the goal record at this point, team isn’t winning and he’s barely scoring thus far

[@mattsmith6666]

Crosby is and always will be whiner!

[@mitchellkalina8191]

One of the best to ever do it despite what players on other teams will say. He's an all-time great, deserving of being mentioned in the same paragraph as Gretzky and Lemieux.

[@RayFinkle05]

Never heard of this guy.

[@nocakeblayke]

Sidney Crosby is mid

[@ericw3229]

Great player not so great a personality. Premier whiner

[@williamhaas9090]

Most time spent crying on the ice in nhl history

[@KitchenerLeslie-w6p]

I love this man. 🇨🇦

[@sammyweed4771]

Just think if was a draft lottery back then like it is today. He would of been on another team. And they say # 1 picks don’t really matter !!! Shitttttttt !!

[@jjrighteousxx13]

It was a draft lottery then

[@sammyweed4771]

No it wasn’t. The last place team got first pick. That’s not draft lottery

[@jjrighteousxx13]

No. They had a draft lottery I watched it. Also, the caps had the 1 overall pick the year prior, and the Pens had the worst record in hockey in 04 05. Then the lockout happened, and they won the lottery the next year going off 04 05 standings. Plus, the lottery has been in effect since 1995.

[@jjrighteousxx13]

A quick Google search would have told you that

[@jjrighteousxx13]

03 04 standing where used twice sorry. 04 05 was the lockout