Were British Guys Impressed by Sidney Crosby? (FIRST TIME REACTION)

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[@JohnnW1212]

The number 4 play is as much about the context as it is about the goal itself. Crosby became well known in Canada as a teenager, and was quickly being hyped as the next Gretzky. He had just been drafted 1st overall by the Penguins, and was playing against a Canadian team for the first time. Also 2005-06, Sid’s rookie season, was the first year the NHL started using shootouts to decide games instead of having ties. There had been a lockout the previous year that caused the cancellation of the entire season, so this was a moment that represented a new era for the league

[@JacobStewy]

He actually still is playing. Just not in his prime like he used to be. He is arguably a top 5 player of all time and if not for injuries would definitely be top 5 if not top 3

[@Timmycoo]

For the sheer fact the guy knows how to win puts him in the argument.

[@jjrod2988]

Not arguably top 5, he is top 5.

[@Timmycoo]

@@jjrod2988 Eh preference. I can think of a few players people might prefer. But I am in agreement.

[@MeatbrickProductions]

I think he could even still be ranked top 15 in the league. Sure not the fastest or has the best shot, but that IQ makes anyone look good

[@JacobStewy]

@@jjrod2988 I would personally put Gretzky, Howe, lemieux, Orr and maybe messier over him. But I think he is either top 5 or he #6

[@cheryla7480]

Nothing compares to his winning goal for Canada at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

[@bochafish]

Was looking for this comment. Can't believe they didn't show the golden goal.

[@shootstraight91]

I don't think there's one year since that I haven't watch that goal back and it still gives me the chills to this day.

[@neithermanc1]

sure if you're a canadian pens fan :P

[@cheryla7480]

@@neithermanc1 Nope, Winnipeg Jets my home team, and pens player or not Sid is still Canadian!

[@Legend_Killer9907]

Yes Sidney Crosby is still playing at an elite level for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The best player of his generation for sure only Alex Ovechkin comes as close to him for the most dominant player between the mid-2000s-2010s. Connor McDavid is currently the best player by a mile currently, but Crosby is still a top 10-15 player in the league

[@FiresCollide]

Ovi is the best goal scorer. But if I had to choose a player to build a team around, I'd pick Crosby every time.

[@MrKevd1015]

Still playing with the penguins, 3 cups. Top 5 all time in overall play, he’s does everything at a high level.

[@HeavenhoundGiuseppe]

Yeah he's still playing. Still one of the best, if not the best in the league. We have been spoiled in Pittsburgh. Had Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr in their prime at the same time, then had (and still have) Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang for their entire careers. Even briefly had Lemieux and Crosby playing together, before Mario decided to hang up the skates for good and just be the team owner.

[@FiresCollide]

Raise your hand if you cried during Jags' jersey retirement ceremony a few weeks ago. 🤚🏻

[@BlackjackGamer1]

Sid is, to this day, still one of the top players at edgework(how to shift from one edge on your skates to the other), that's what enables those crazy series of what they call "Mohawk cuts" (when you go heel to heel on your skates) behind the net. He's truly perfected the art and he did it to deal with the amount of abuse he was receiving along the walls. Strongly encourage you guys look into various edgework techniques to truly appreciate some of these hockey videos. Thanks for watching this one though, I had been waiting for a Sid video.

[@robrichards8074]

The video of him doing his edge work in practice is a must see. You can see his team mates just stand back in awe and watch him. He is still performing at high level in his mid 30's and has no plans to retire anytime soon.

[@gregcable3250]

Still great player. Voted for the last four years by the NHL players as the best all-around player in the league (world)--not Connor, not (fill in the blank), but Sidney Crosby, because he is still a great offensive player but plays a great "200-ft game" and is good at everything, faceoffs, puck possession etc.--and he is 36!

[@bailee912]

To really understand how good Sid actually is, you have to watch the video “100 best crosby plays” or watch an entire game. He does all the little things. He is defensively solid and makes his teammates better. If you understand hockey, you know why he is considered on of the best even though he doesn’t have as many crazy flashy highlights as mcdavid or ovie. He also was the youngest captain to ever lead a team to a Stanley cup and he scored the golden goal. You should check out Evgeni Malkin. Geno has played with Sid since they were both rookies (pretty much). He could have gone to any other team and been the number one guy, but he decided to stay in Pittsburgh to play with Crosby.

[@JFB199]

you have to understand the game and event then, played the game

[@SonOfTamriel]

He has way crazier highlights than Ovechkin lol. What are you smoking?? Ovi is just goals. Sid is everything including insane deflections which I've never seen Ovi do.

[@MrBellsa61]

The one handed wrist shot goal was wild, I remember clips coming out of other players around the league trying it in practice and seemingly no one could do it. Crosby has that Messi/Ronaldo-like ability to do things that even other pros are shocked by.

[@Timmycoo]

Yeah, people who don't really know hockey don't realize how insanely skilled that is.

[@WeddingfilmsinfraserValley]

One thing people aren’t familiar with is how heavy and hard a puck is. With how small it looks on screen people can’t comprehend its weight without feeling it. Backhanding one hand with the power he had has left me dumfounded all these years. I have pretty strong forearms, but I can’t get more than a decent glide along the ice with my own attempts.

[@joshm6854]

Yeah a one handed back hander with that much elevation is ridiculously hard to do. It looks so nonchalant but its insanely hard.

[@erikbyrge2024]

Sidney Crosby still plays and he has done it all 3 Stanley Cups All Stars 2 Art Ross, Conn Smythe, and Hart Trophys and he won 2 Gold Medals with Canada Hockey teams in the Olympics

[@Slackrawk]

He's still playing and is currently the leading scorer for the Pens. He's a once in a lifetime player and we in pittsburgh have been blessed not only with him, but evgeni malkin (who could easily be the #1 player if he played with any other team) and kris Letang (one of the greatest defenseman ever to play) for their entire careers. They're all legends, and we're lucky to have them.

[@damonx6109]

He also scored the gold medal winning goal for Canada in the 2010 Olympics...

[@bwalker77]

He is still playing, still dominating, although he may have slowed down a bit. He was Ovechkin's big rival and was generally considered the better of the two because of how complete he was/is. Oddly enough, not only is he not the best Penguin ever (that would be Lemieux), he might not even be the second best. Jaromir Jagr should be on your watchlist. Why? He has the second most points in NHL history and had a very long career. How long? He hasn't been in the NHL since 2018 but he's been playing in the ELH since (the highest level Czech Republic hockey league. I should mention one detail: he's 51 years old...

[@WeddingfilmsinfraserValley]

Though Jamr is unbelievable, I would put Sid well above him. The most impressive thing about Jagr is his longevity. He is in his fifties and still playing as a pro.

[@supersasukemaniac]

Sid still plays. He's still on the Penguins.

[@DarrenShaw-ev5tb]

Sid ! - One of the best ever to lace up !

[@JoeyVatavuk]

my favorite athlete to ever live. always helps out around pittsburgh and canada in big ways. great guy🖤💛 thanks boys.

[@fananon1039]

Crosby is one of the best players in the history of the NHL. Holds the record as the youngest Captain to win the Cup. Is the only player to be in the triple gold club (i.e. a player who has won a Cup, and Olympic gold, and a World Championship gold) who Captained all three of his teams. He’s also won World Juniors gold and World Cup gold. But my favorite random stat is that for all 18 years of his career he’s been more than a point per game player. The only other player in the history of the NHL who’s had a longer streak is Wayne Gretzky at 19 seasons.

[@rlfree40]

Just got home from a long day. Sit down and saw that you had this video on. All I can say right now is SLAP ME SILLY SIDNEYYYYY😊

[@nicholashusson5358]

Crosby is 36. He has played his whole career for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He has won 3 Stanly cups and is still playing.

[@CheekyMenace]

The only thing wrong with this list is that it's pretty old and theres about another maybe 5-7 years worth of more current impressive goals. That list was only like the first 10 years or so of his career. He came in the league at 18 and is still playing at 36.

[@isetbudsonfire]

You haven’t missed him. He’s def aged now but he’s still playing and is hands down one of the best of all time.

[@Mark_Cadden]

He still plays to this day and is the best player on his team and still a top 20-30 player in the league going into year 18 and is still elite-just no longer generational like he was for like 12 years or so. He’s without question a top 5 player of all time and is debatably top 3 or so for many people. He was McDavid before McDavid. McDavid idolized him and wears 97 (his birth year) because Crosby wore 87 (his birth year). He’s a 3x Stanley Cup champ.

[@YungFitzy24]

To the casual fan, Crosby highlights might not seem as impressive as some other players. But anyone who's played hockey understands why hes the best player of his generation hands down.

[@coreyrees840]

Arguably top 5 all time. Which is wild if you’re a Pens fan. Meaning you’ve had and in their primes, Mario, Jagr, and Crosby. 3 of the top 5 ever imo. With Mario and Jagr together in their prime, and Mario and Crosby together at the end/beginning of their respective careers.

[@kentzepick4169]

Personally, I think Top 5 is a bit too high, but no doubt he’s an all-time great.

[@WeddingfilmsinfraserValley]

@@kentzepick4169I’d easily place him top 3-5. But it’s all subjective anyway.

[@jsebby2284]

​@kentzepick4169 who would you have higher? Lemeiux gretzky Orr I can see. Maybe Howe. But I think Crosby slots in that 4-5 range

[@mattcalifornia7318]

Sid's game isn't very flashy, but he does every aspect of the game extremely well. Incredibly smart, great vision, fantastic work ethic. He's also super strong on his skates, protects the puck well, has some moves, good wall work, good at faceoffs, and competitive as hell - he also has one of the best backhand shots of all time. And apparently backhanders are harder for goalies to read coming off the stick. McDavid is faster and has more offense, but I'd still take Crosby's career over what I think McDavid's will turn out to be. Crosby currently sits at #15 on the all-time scoring list. By the end of next season, he will be in the top 10. If he stays healthy and has the desire to keep playing, he should finish in the top 5. He even has a theoretical chance at top-3. Potentially even top-2. But Gretzky's record is still ridiculously out of reach. Crosby would almost have to double his entire career total to reach Wayne.

[@YurikRoss]

He lived with Mario Lemieux in his rookie season. He started playing around the time Lemieux retired for good

[@Pens724]

There are probably a few additional plays that he's done since that video was made that are better than what was in it.

[@adhd2936]

Can’t believe you guys haven’t seen this guy yet. In his day, he was the best.

[@33RoyCorpPor]

Ya I had him #1 for a while, even current day I have it McDavid, MacKinnon, Crosby

[@mattgodwin1868]

He still top 3

[@adhd2936]

@@mattgodwin1868 no question top 3. But he was #1 ya? Also he is 36 37?

[@estern001]

I think you're starting to understand why soccer should be played on an arena football field with hockey rules for active players. Imagine the speed and scoring opportunities. Make the goal smaller and add some grass behind the goal. Crazy!

[@CJBW]

Sid the Kid came about when he was drafted at age 18. He’s been Pen’s Capt. for years. He doesn’t just score, but plays the 100 ft game better than anyone. Has 2 maybe 3 Stanley Cups and several Olympic golds for Canada. He lived with Mario when he first came and also played with him. Now Mario is his owner. #87. Fun fact about Pittsburgh sports teams- Pens originally wore blue but then changed to black& gold to match the other two teams. The Steelers were originally called The Pirates-now the BB team name. Steelers are only team in the league to have their logo on only one side of their helmet.

[@coconyt3623]

Since 2005 he's been Canada's golden goose. 3 Cups, 2 Olympic golds... This list was missing a couple amazing goals he's had. He and Ovechkin have been the 2 outstanding faces of hockey / the NHL for some 17-18 years now. They're both still playing, but probably in their last few seasons. The Penguins actually added a top player in the league, so they're in a good position to be a Cup contender this season. Somehow picturing a Oilers-Penguins Cup Final and wouldn't that be something special?! McDavid vs. Crosby...

[@kevinkopec1404]

The golden goal

[@FiresCollide]

I grew up in Pittsburgh and have been a Penguins fan my entire life. I have been so, so lucky to watch Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, and Evgeni Malkin play my entire life. This video is quite old. The latter three are still playing - longest-tenured trio with the same team in any pro sport in North America. And Sid is still dominant. He can still change a game singlehandedly when he wants to, and has a few times this season.

[@sid7088]

One of the best skaters ever.

[@Howdy1957]

Known as Syd the Kid because he was drafted at 18 years old.

[@x-AlphaWolf-x]

He still had 90+ points last year ... He is still a beast , Best 200 foot center in the game. And if he wants too he will turn on the crosby magic anytime.

[@lindaostrom570]

he still plays but the speed etc is mainly the young guys under 30. after 30 skill and finesse controlling the puck and stick handling. also the greats usually have a strong supporting line ie le tang for crosby, messier, henderson for gretsky etc.

[@Adam91687]

Yes he still plays

[@nicholastempesta5950]

I am happy you guys are showing appreciation for his 1 handed wrist shot, I have seen many people react to it but not realize how impressive it is

[@Timmycoo]

GoPro did a segment with a bunch of NHL players where they strapped a camera to their helmets and one of them was for Crosby and they did "keepaway" drills like the one he did on #6 there. Was super fun to watch. Also Sidney Crosby's shootout goal was when the NHL introduced the shootout into the game instead of ties. And it was his first in a professional game so it was a huge moment. Commenting at 4/12/2024 and Crosby has 41 goals and SOO many are redirections/tips. He's a freaking master at them, sometimes the angle is extreme and he finds a way. Gotta love watching him.

[@rileywhittenberger5258]

We have been lucky here in Pittsburgh to have so many dynamic players like Lemieux, Jagr, Malkin, and Crosby, almost spoiled over the years expecting Stanley Cups every season which is the toughest trophy to acquire. Still a top player to this day.

[@gordieparenteau6555]

When Wayne Gretzky retired in 1999, the NHL was desperate for a superstar to replace him. Numerous players had been touted as "The Next One", but failed to live up to the hype. It wasn't until both Crosby and Alex Ovechkin came along in 2005 that the NHL got what it was desperately searching for: not just one, but two generational, era-defining super-duper mega stars. When they retire, it will be just as much a massive end of an era as it was when Gretzky hung up his skates.

[@jeanjacques9365]

it will definetly be the end of an era, but this time the torch ahs already been passed to McDavid.

[@XaviRonaldo0]

No it won't we'll still have McDavid, MacKinnon, Makar, Dahlin, the Hughes/Tkachuk bros and Bedard if he lives up to the hype.

[@1122Billa]

Crosby edgework video is impressive

[@DNReacts]

Appreciate the suggestion, thank you 🙏

[@untouchable2]

I like your videos but i wish you did more commentary than just watching the videos, let us hear your thoughts and look up who the players are at some point before the video ends so you know their accomplishments. Crosby is still very much active and theres more greatest hits moments of his. The most legendary of all "the golden goal", its canadian mythology

[@KevinQuinn81]

You've missed his prime but he's still playing and will still pull rabbits out of his hat on occasion. He was so young when he started that even though he's heading into his 19th season, he will still be "only" 36 to start the year.

[@DNReacts]

Love that he’s still playing, hey, 36 is a great age 😅

[@dogwithheadphones]

He’s actually won 3 Stanley Cups, 2 of which were back to back

[@DNReacts]

Appreciate the info, thank you 🙏

[@dogwithheadphones]

@@DNReacts of course

[@coryng9139]

I know this is a top 10 NHL moments for Crosby, but my favorite moment of him will always be his Golden Goal at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver

[@legochickenguy4938]

Crosby is by far the best hockey player ive ever gotten to see in my liftetime

[@Pilsnerenjoyer]

The goal with one hand is so incredibly hard especially on the back hand . Like insanely hard.

[@darylanderson4600]

I appreciate him more now that his career is winding down. I always prefered Ovi's play style. Crosby rarely does spectacular, he is just better than you at everything. Mostly, he just wins. Individual awards, captain of stanley cup winning teams, olympic gold medals.. you need your team to win? Make sure Crosby is on it. All time in my opinion he is top 10 already, when he is done i expect the arguement will be top 5.

[@Idekoc]

Can't believe his gold medal winning goal in the Olympics wasn't on this list. Would love for you guys to check out that play + Cale Maker would be a fun reaction. Guy has some incredible highlights

[@DNReacts]

Appreciate the suggestions, thank you 🙏

[@jaredkrol3739]

He is still playing and playing very well. Out of his prime but still great

[@Hockey1918Fan]

There are a lot more highlights of his edgework and puck protection. His hockey IQ is probably the greatest ever

[@gregcable3250]

They are great goals, but every game he does something ridiculous--passing,skating, puck possession (2-3 opponents go into a corner with Sid to get the puck and Sid comes out with it). He was Sid "the Kid" because he started in the NHL when he turned 18! As I said below he is 36 this season and still great! You should see his "golden goal" that won the gold medal for Canada over the US in the 2010 Olympics. He is a legend--top 5 players of all time. And he lived with Mario Lemieux and his family for the first few years of his time in Pittsburgh (well, he was just a kid, afterall and Mario was one of the owners of the team at that point).

[@jeanjacques9365]

It's common for recrutes to live with an older player for a year when they join. It acts as a mentorship program to help settle in this new life and avoid the youthful expendure that often comes with first signing multi-million dollar contracts.

[@gregcable3250]

@@jeanjacques9365 Not in Pittsburgh--and not, in any case, with Mario Lemieux.

[@ThePlaidJeans]

@@gregcable3250 I mean, if im not mistaken, Malkin did live with Gonchar. Not that gonchar is anywhere NEAR Mario but still

[@machineo12887]

Also lads. You have NO idea how difficult the number one clip is. Doing a backhanded shot, with one arm, with that little leverage and scoring on an NHL goalie between four opponents... You'd honestly have to try for yourself to see how hard that shot is to even get off the ice. It's absolutely inhuman and there is no other clip like it because no other player could pull that off in a game. He's the GOAT.

[@palepwnr]

Still scored 93 points last season with the Penguins still.

[@DF-je3lz]

The number 1 goal is extremely extremely hard to pull off. You need insane forearm and wrist strength to put that much power on that shot.

[@DNReacts]

Did look beyond incredible! Glad he’s still playing, look forward to seeing some of his games next season

[@DF-je3lz]

@@DNReacts definitely watch as much as you can. As other comments probably said, he is one of the best players in the over 100+ years of the NHL. Arguably the most well rounded and complete hockey player in history.

[@ThePlaidJeans]

@@DNReacts there was a ton of videos of other NHL players trying it in practice after Sid did it, basically none of the other PROFESSIONALS could even lift the puck, let alone put it top shelf

[@sakalaath]

He is still playing, probably still in the top 10 for active players.

[@ThePittsburghMan]

Top 10 all time and still playing to this day

[@ashocck8065]

Still playing and still very good.

[@brl0522]

We love Sid here.. hell, we still love Jagr in the Burgh

[@williamdemerchant7295]

Over his career Crosby has missed 114 games due to concussion. In 2010-11 he missed 48 games, and then the first 20 games of the 2011-12 season. A shame that this occurred in his prime hockey years. He has been great, but imo would have been much greater if he had avoided those injuries.

[@TheOneWhoBagsTea]

He played tonight. Said he's still got a few good years left as well

[@backhandsauce2132]

The number one clip is underwhelming if you’ve never attempted this… it’s almost impossible.

[@NobuhikuObayashi]

He’s still playing he has 3 goals in his first 3 games this season. Still the best

[@xiaolong]

One handed backhand and roofs it .. unbelievable!! That's almost impossible

[@BradHollingsworth-l2j]

Definitely still playing.

[@kentzepick4169]

Great player. Easily Top 20 all-time. Maybe higher.

[@Mulavi]

Jaromir Jagr should be next. First Lemieux, then Jagr followed by Crosby. The Penguins have had a run on generational players. There's also Malkin who has practically been with Crosby his whole career. Jagr played with Lemieux and Lemieux's final season was Crosby's rookie season.

[@slackthompson9231]

Between 1987 and 2014, a Penguin won the Art Ross Trophy (most points in a season) 15 times. Mario Lemieux (6), Jaromir Jagr (5), Sidney Crosby (2), and Evgeni Malkin (2). It’s been an embarrassment of riches for decades, but our window may finally be closing. 2-3 more years until the dark ages.

[@cmdrfunk]

@@slackthompson9231 And really the only years one of those guys didn't win it were due to injury

[@lukeboriotis3583]

React to the golden goal crosby scored the overtime winner for Canada to beat USA at the 2010 olympics

[@frankisfunny2007]

Crosby did play on the same team as Lemieux, but did not play at the same time as Lemieux. Earlier in his career, he was awesome, but was also known as "Crybaby" Crosby because he liked to complain quite a bit. He's way more conservative with his complaints. Now that he's a 17-season veteran, as you should, he understands the game way more.

[@troyrohm22]

i saw clip 5 in person and it was awesome, and crosby last season still put up over 90 points, if he puts up over a point per game he ties gretzky for most point per game seasons in their career

[@kenkonwick6660]

Still in the league, still one of the top 20 players, and will likely have 100 pts again this year

[@toriamansfield2999]

You need to look up Sidney Crosby + The Golden Goal in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

[@Adam91687]

Greatest comeback in college history.......UCLA vs Texas A&M

[@Mike14G]

Since we’re doing hockey, check out The Best of Rob Ray Fights. You won’t be disappointed.

[@jaydoverspike1423]

He’s still arguably the best player in the league today

[@dadsofduvalcounty3672]

Look up Sidney Crosby top 100 plays. Your mind will blow up

[@a00141799]

I wonder what it feels like to be the best at what you do?

[@jg.12]

Top 4 oat and he’s still putting up top 10 numbers

[@luncho12491]

You can not do a Top 10 for Crosby, there are simply way too many unbelievable goals in his career.

[@iXUZDAP]

In 2024, he's still arguably one of the very best all-around players on the ice, racking up 1+ point per game (19 seasons straight, same as Gretzky) I'd Take a 36yo Sid over McDavid any day of the week. What he has accomplished without an elite winger on his line, is actually just insane.

[@alessandroscuderi7300]

Honestly that video did not do him justice. It picked just a lot of weird, different plays. You have to watch his best highlights of him dangling through teams. Hes a top 5 player all time.

[@Tdawgg23]

Need to react to Malkin as well, played with Crosby and won 3 Stanley cups together

[@jonr6401]

You guys should check out Patrick Kane, he’s a 3 time cup champion and has an amazing highlight reel

[@pattaccone]

He’s still playing . You’re in luck He’s still one of the best as well.

[@chetbellman7633]

Elvis has left the building !!!

[@davidwaxter66]

skill/talent wise pretty good for a top 10 but talking about best sidney crosby moments of all time is missing his golden goal for team canada

[@dennislopez1272]

He's still playing for the Penguins, lads.

[@Carbogarbo42]

Still one of the best in the world in his late 30s

[@christopheryanko6225]

still playing at high level

[@christopheryanko6225]

missing alot of great plays

[@adhd2936]

Impressive, more like impossible.

[@juckoosaurus]

He is still playing and he is one of my favourite players If you seen him without his shirt you wil understand why its so hard to get him off the puck Man is built like a chimpanzee

[@paulscott4958]

Welcome to pittsburgh

[@chroniccomplainer3792]

Best player ever. That #1 goal is still weird to watch. It makes no sense in my head. One arm, backhand, maximum elevation, multiple defensemen..... its just mind boggling

[@Childofbhaal]

Literally the craziest goal I’ve ever seen. To do that in full speed game time with defenders around you is just unreal. Probably my favorite goal ever

[@cheeseoh]

Hes got 3 rings. 09, 16, 17

[@WeddingfilmsinfraserValley]

The top ten videos never do players like this (I think Sid is a top 3-5 all time player) justice. He has played 1100 games. Every game he has something spectacular to bring to the table. Now imagine trying to condense that amount of talent to 10 plays. Just not fair to you guys. You’re being jipped.