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[@porkwop9171]

People dont understand how hard it is to shoot a puck ONE HANDED on the backhand top shelf. I consider myself a pretty decent hockey player. I can stickhandle fast, shoot and pick my corners from far out, skate fast etc. But i challenge anyone to try and do that one handed back hander top shelf. Its nearly impossible. I still dont understand how he did that. Its so hard

[@Aaaaaaaagggggghhhhhhhh]

So true

[@alanmaupas8544]

Even though batting the puck out of the air is insanely difficult, a one handed backhander (which is difficult enough to elevate the puck alone) that also beats an nhl goaltender is absolute insanity

[@samlwackson8696]

Honestly, the average human could try this, and the puck wouldn’t get more then an inch of elevation, and it’s would be extremely slow, the power in those wrists

[@InNeedOfMoisturizer]

I was going to say he should try it himself and see how hard it is to just lift the puck. Now imagine trying to do it on skates, at Mach speed, through and NHL defense as the clock ticks down in the period. It would be hard enough if he was on the forehand, the backhand is superhuman.

[@mitchellnelson5142]

Sidney Crosby is kinda the Lebron of hockey. Crosby has 3 rings (that’s a lot for hockey) and is no question a top 3 player of all time. He’s known for being arguably the smartest player to ever play. Crosby has played since 2005 and was no question the best in the league from 08-18. The title of the best in the league was then taken by McDavid in 2018 - present. McDavid started playing in 2015 and is a much more flashy skill player whereas Crosby is a high IQ good at everything player. So McDavid v Crosby is kinda a “who is the best of the 2000’s” thing.

[@bigbad69]

I would question whether he is top 3 all time as I have him listed at 5. I know its nit-picky but when someone says no question when there is a question I gotta be that guy, lol. Personally and on most lists you will find published Gretzky/Orr/Lemieux/Howe all rank ahead of Sid. I have Sid as the best of his generation and all before him outside of those 4 players, big fan of Crosby but I just can't put him above those 4 players.

[@eggoswithsyrup4232]

I put Crosby at 6 on my list personally I've got gretz Mario Orr jagr Howe sid

[@vedantbhalla2571]

@@bigbad69 Nah I’d have Crosby at about 7 or 8 I’d say. Even though I’m a biased caps fan I’d say that Crosby is def not as good as some of the other guys. I’ve got Ovi at either 9 or 10. If you talk about best of the 2000’s (so far) it’s def Crosby and Ovi 1 and 2 (in that order)

[@bigbad69]

@@vedantbhalla2571 you actually enhance the point I was making, Crosby is not top 3 at least not without question which was the statement from the 1st post. You have him at 7 or 8 so by the end of his career he may creep up a spot or two and we are on the same page, if not we are still in same ballpark. My larger point was that the top 4 is locked and right now I don't see anyone breaking through. Crosby had a slight chance but even then it was unlikely and now with his career on the back end it won't happen, McDavid is likely the most skilled ever but in a GOAT conversation there are many elements and skill alone can't get McDavid ahead of Crosby for me and definitely not past the top 4.

[@vedantbhalla2571]

@@bigbad69 All I was trying to say is that I think 5 is too high for Crosby, at least for now. Maybe when he retires if he keeps up point per game numbers he’ll get there, but rn he’s not 5. That’s all I was trying to say

[@zugbrugh6472]

Keep in mind, crosby and malkin have played together their entire careers

[@svntn]

i’ll never understand how he managed to get the puck that high with one hand. i’ve made “shots” with one hand before, but shits was flopping, barely making it behind the line. being able to get it basically top bin with one hand is mad.

[@liambaylis9365]

This. It is so hard to get enough power on a backhand shot to get it off the ice with one hand.

[@unlucky_charm29]

i've tried it and i can kind of get it off the ground, but inconsistently and still haven't roofed it

[@starlord5032]

That one handed wrist shot is insanely hard.

[@washworks7630]

and dont fprget it was a back hand shot as well

[@AndyMatts44]

@@washworks7630 - Not a backhand. It was a wrist shot, but with his "off" hand.

[@toriamansfield2999]

Crosby is about 10 years older than McDavid, iirc. But Sid and Ovi (Alex Ovechkin) are very close in age; it's very rare that you have two generational talents playing together. You could also put Evgeni Malkin (Geno) beside Sid and Ovi as well.

[@qelipq-6383]

Is argue the generation ranking is 1-Sid 2-Ovi 3-Kane 4-Geno

[@embarkingolive]

Stamkos should be up there as well.

[@buffgarfield9674]

@@embarkingolive Stamkos is the NHL's great latecomer, similar to Wawrinka in tennis

[@embarkingolive]

@@buffgarfield9674 he had a bad rookie season, but the dudes stats are legendary.

[@buffgarfield9674]

@@embarkingolive His rookie season was really only bad because of his penalty minutes though. His point totals showed his talent even then. Mario should have let him lead the team from the start and taught him the responsibility of that earlier.

[@Yousemimight]

You have to really know hockey to know just how great this guy is all over the ice. Every aspect of it.

[@Connor8609]

It really does go so much deeper than these highlights.

[@201LiLE201]

Greatest 200 foot player all time.

[@anthonyconn5215]

Sid is still playing! He's 34 now, so definitely on the back end of his career, but he's still playing at an elite level. He's a true leader and carries his team each year. Dude's a highlight machine every night! I would compare him to Lebron, since he's getting up there as well. McDavid is much younger, and entered the league in 2015, wowing us the same way Sid did back in '05.

[@micheldick1736]

Alex Ovechkin was drafted a year before, Crosby, but during Ovie’s draft year their was a lock out. The next year Crosby was drafted so Ovechkin and Crosby were in the same rookie class because of the lock out. I beleive Ovechkin won rookie of the year

[@reedoram9328]

he did, also Crosby is probably the first rookie to have 100 points and 100 penalty minutes lmao

[@11DNA11]

@@reedoram9328 And to add. Crosby beat Mario's rookie point record. 102 points when Mario scored a 100 in his first season.

[@jakecarroll5]

Yeah watching Crosby all these years was amazing to watch. His 2 cups in a row he was also on fire during those playoffs.

[@zugbrugh6472]

Crosby and ovechkin are currently within 10 points of each other, and crosby has played like 200 less games than him

[@Connor8609]

They are currently one point apart. Ovechkin 1410 and Crosby 1409 . Sid's played 166 less games. Pretty insane.

[@alivstyson1864]

Rangers fan here but have to agree if you Look at Sid's numbers and then consider that combined time off from injury he has missed around 2 full years of prime time he is just a dam magician.

[@donmooney21]

The hard part about the one handed shot. Is lifting it in the air with one hand. Its a learned skill to lift a puck with 2 hands. Let alone at game speed in a tight area. He was drafted in 05. 3 cups, 4 finals. Still playing and a top player in 2022.

[@tBOOron]

As sick as the number 2 highlight was, what he did for number 1 was even harder.

[@11DNA11]

Dude said that "every new video, he sees something new he'd never seen before" That's Mario Lemieux in every game. You couldn't stop watching him. Every time he was on the ice, he'd make stuff happen.

[@pillowz4241]

Sorta sounds like Cale Makar rn. I'm a Rangers fan but Avs are my number 2 and watching that dude all season was an unreal experience.

[@pillowz4241]

@Berthier Charest I completely agree, I'm just saying they both have that ability to make something out of nothing and create scoring chances every shift.

[@truck1428]

Wayne Gretzky is the Jordan of hockey no doubt. He is the all time goals and assists leader. He is so far ahead of everyone that if you took away his 894 goals he would still be the all time leader in points off of just assists alone. Also in terms of #2 being cooler than #1 I can definitely see that from a non hockey fan perspective. Both goals are ridiculously hard to pull off, but #1 is the top spot because it's near impossible to shoot a backhander that fast while going full speed. Backhanders are also usually always taken with two hands on the stick so you can lift the puck up in the air. The fact that Crosby went through the whole team and shot a 1 handed backhander with that much height and velocity is truly incredible

[@yojustmatt]

Ahh okay, preciate you telling me that and I didn’t know how hard it is to score with one hand, I definitely take back what I said after looking at the comments

[@canadianbacon6452]

Wayne Gretzky kinda a tier above Jordan tbh

[@11DNA11]

@@canadianbacon6452 He's 2 tiers above everyone else. Except maybe Mario.

[@jmrichards5910]

Gretzy #1 Lemieux #2 argue about the rest

[@xrumich3896]

@@jmrichards5910 as a pens fan and lemieux fan, i agree. no one can argue anyone is better than gretzky. people can argue about lebron/jordan;/whoever, in hockey its not close

[@sj4iy]

Crosby is still playing at 36. He has 40 goals and 85 points, and this was his 19th season in a row with at least one point per game (tied only with wayne gretzky). He was an all star again this year. Even rival fans respect Crosby, that’s how amazing he’s is.

[@codybedford7978]

I can personally say the amount of wrist strength for that number one goal is insane. But yea number 2 was awesome

[@user-B00bz]

Crosby is the lebron of the nhl I’d say. HOF guaranteed, both so incredible. But getting to later years of their career

[@alexmoosmann89]

Crosbys Hand Eye coordination and strength (especially for his size) are one of a kind. What I always liked about his game is that he isn't afraid to go into these battles in the boards and most of the time wins them

[@powerplaygoalhorns]

Crosby is still very much playing. He was drafted in 2005 when he was 18. He is in his 30s still playing.

[@mikewile7238]

Kirill Kaprizov, Trevor Zegras, Cole Caufield. These are some of the young guys with big hopes

[@MuhammadZegras]

^^^^

[@noahkane26]

And Cale Makar

[@mysh8988]

Crosby was the Kobe of the NHL….. Gretzky was the Jordan of the NHL…. McDavid is the lebron of the NHL

[@yojustmatt]

Preciate that bro

[@kareemthekicker5981]

You sent 1/3. Mcdavid is not better than crosby

[@mysh8988]

@@kareemthekicker5981 are you kidding I never heard of Crosby this year bro he was good and is still pretty good but no where near mcDavid right now Crosby age getting to him

[@bigtearsandpistols]

@@mysh8988 obviously you don’t watch hockey then because Crosby was on pace for over 100 points in a full season this year. McDavid is obviously better now but career wise McDavid has a long way to go.

[@mysh8988]

@@bigtearsandpistols ya that’s what I’m saying mcDavid is way better now I agree he still has lots to do to get on Crosby career level but I’m not talking about career mcDavid already broke some of Crosby record though

[@SonOfTamriel]

Crosby the best all-around player in the NHL still at 34 years old. Difference between him and Ovechkin is, Ovi just a pure goal scorer. Like an NBA player that makes consistent 3point shots, Ovi always in the slot and has a wicked shot. Crosby on the other hand can do it all, and is a leader both on and off the ice. Ovi a one trick pony most of the time. If 87 didn't miss like 200+ games due to getting concussions from goons in the league he'd have way more points total than Ovi. One season he was on pace for 140points. Only McDavid doing that level now. McDavid just can't win any cups.

[@jonleblanc2436]

Crosby is nowhere near the best all round player in the NHL anymore, players like Matthews, Barkov, Makar etc are more elite 2 way players, all elite offensively and defensively, Crosby is still elite offensively but his defence is about league average now

[@zacharydirosa9096]

@@jonleblanc2436 definitely isn't league average 😂

[@fromulus]

McDavid is the top young player, or right up at the top depending on who you ask. Crosby is getting toward the end of his career, started around 05-06 I think, but he's still a hell of a player, still got a few solid years left probably.

[@voltagex5799]

Wdym depending who u ask everyone know mcdavid is the best the only ones even close is mackinon matthews and draisatal

[@canadianbacon6452]

Imo Crosby still number 1

[@fromulus]

@@voltagex5799 well that's what I mean by depending who you ask. There's plenty of maple leafs fans that would argue Matthews is the better player. Doesn't mean they're right, but they'd say that.

[@andreprefontaine3824]

croisby a lot better than mcdavid

[@Connor8609]

@@andreprefontaine3824 In career yes, right now though no and Crosby is still incredible.

[@astrozeus2.3]

My GOAT. Sid is still very much playing today. I am born and raised Penguin fan, Sid gave me the best childhood a young hockey fan could've asked for.

[@ThunderHockeyTFL]

i cant believe he's almost at retirement now :(

[@dababyohnoo4616]

YESSSSS HE SAW MY COMMENT, WE LOVE YOU

[@Yousemimight]

To see this guys brilliance you have to watch him skate and pass. He still scores with the best but that is secondary. There is a channel out here that makes highlights on every one of the aspects of hockey...one is passing, the next is backhand, the next is skating. Crosby is an established great, top 5 in history for many people and McDavid is coming.

[@FTCoconutman]

If you wanna see something you havent seen in hockey check out Trevor Zegras, he was a rookie for Anaheim this year.

[@yojustmatt]

Gotcha gotcha, I’ll add it to the list

[@AzaliFinrandi]

YOOOOO Zegras is definitely a sight to see.

[@Sky-ej6ru]

I was at the devils game in overtime. I laughed so hard when I saw that goal from sid

[@dennismcnamara2447]

on #3 McDavid just watched Sid do what he did and scored. That alone tells you that Sid makes the "Best" just watch in awe

[@guymajor7103]

That one handed backhand is hard to do ! Ovi and Crosby had a heck of rivalry some of the best playoffs I’ve ever seen !

[@CharetteOfficial]

You don't understand how hard it is to score that first goal one handed.

[@johnvermeersch5130]

He’s not retired he’s still as good as he always was

[@sj4iy]

Replying two years later he’s still as good as aways was. He almost dragged a bad pens’ team kicking and screaming into the playoffs. His longevity in his 30s has been insane.

[@alanrogers2957]

Just subbed, I really do enjoy people coming into the sport of hockey cuz it’s actually lit

[@newpsie17]

#1 the game didn’t matter but if you try a 1 handed back hander it’s so incredibly hard to elevate the puck. It’s one thing to do it in practice but to do it in the middle of a game with defensemen? Pressuring you? That’s beyond incredible

[@lucascopp4050]

Trevor zegras is a flashier up and comer in the nhl…he scored one of the nicest goals of all time this year

[@babyfry4775]

Crosby is still playing. He started at 18 in 2005. He’ll be 35 this summer and is still good. Not as fast as he used to be but still is a heckuva player. He has had a number of injuries so he would have even more goals and assists than he has but is incredibly smart and is more of a playmaker than pure goal scorer. That #1 goal isn’t fancy but it is incredibly hard to do with just one hand and doing it backhanded. I was at the game where he batted the puck in…goal #3. It was incredible. To bat it up in the air and hit it in while skating…man, it’s hard to do. He has some amazing videos out there. Try Edgework and Puck Protection. McDavid is playing now and is younger and faster but doesn’t make the plays that Sid does. Ovechkin is a great player too, has more goals but doesn’t make the plays Sid does. Austin Matthews is good too and Nathan MacKinnon. I really urge you to watch some of Sid’s videos though. He’s pretty fantastic. Good reaction Matt.

[@mattm1982]

#1 doesn't look super flashy but that is really really tough. Try raising the puck with a one handed backhand and see how hard it is. Let alone going as fast as he is while holding off two defenders.

[@blakershaker8614]

react to trevor zegras, he’s the Ja Morant of the NHL

[@mr.e8432]

Number one is number one because beating an NHL goalie with a one handed, backhand wrist shot, is a one in a million occurrence. Batting the puck out of the air is difficult but I suck, and even I manage to do it every now and then.

[@VerseVault324]

All time Crosby’s better than mcdavid but right now mcdavid is better

[@gordieparenteau6555]

Check out Wayne Gretzky, the greatest hockey player of all time.

[@getothechoppa114]

Hard to find the best category for sid. Hes a rare one thats just pretty good at everything. His hand eye is amazing

[@Crewonephotography]

Imagine taking a 3 pointer with your arms fully extended and only using your hands and figures to shoot the ball. That's what a one handed backhander is like.

[@jimmyjunk8498]

This is amazing hahahahahahaha. Pure love for this!

[@thisisSPARTAorsprite]

Gordie Howe - Wilt Bobby Orr - Larry bird Mario - Magic Gretzky- Jordan Crosby - Lebron Ovechkin - KD Connor - Giannis

[@thisisSPARTAorsprite]

Decently accurate to time tables and such

[@benitosalazareltoroloco9021]

I'm from the Burgh, grew up watching Lemieux, Jagr, Hines Ward, Polamalu... Sid is the best to ever rep the city! He is a complete player with no weakness in his game! His hand eye is the greatest in the history of the game! Dope video my guy

[@DrewRycerz]

Tellin u as a goalie I'm more afraid of Crosby comin at me at the end of the day. When he wants to, like really wants to there's no stopping him.

[@hellomotoCoop]

Crosby was the best in the league for years and mcdavids favourite player growing up. Connor wears 97 for his birthyear the same way crosby wears 87 for his

[@spartannige3296]

Crosby was born on the seventh day of the eighth month in ‘87. It’s perfect.

[@hellomotoCoop]

Mcdavid = lebron Crosby = kobe The comparisons arent 1 to 1 as there is a 10 year gap between crosby and mcdavid Really excited to see the matthews video hes my favourite player and the best goal scorer in the league right now. If youre talking about Ja morant the closest thing is probably someone like Zegras

[@YeYe-db6ur]

@@hellomotoCoop Crosby is Lebron off logic and career mcdavid can’t be compared to no one yet dude hasn’t even won a chip yet

[@hellomotoCoop]

@@YeYe-db6ur why does an award a team wins effect a young players individual status?

[@jamesbaron7057]

ive been playing hockey for 17 years CUH and you really dont understand how hard it is to LIFT the puck one handed. its damn near impossible without years of practice. it really is mad difficult.

[@th3noobz566]

One handed shots are extremely hard. One handed wrist shot with the WEAK hand is near impossible. From a former hockey player, I can attest to how difficult the one handed shot is. Also, everyone needs to stop with these comparisons with players. Crosby is what he his, he plays like no other. Same with McDavid and Matthews. The older generations like Jagr play like no other because they are unique. Lemieux and Gretsky play like no other because of certain traits. Compare stats all you like but you cannot compare what they did on and off the ice to each other because of how unique of a player they were. Let these player grow into their own legends and enjoy what they do because 99% of those watching will never achieve the level of greatness that they have.

[@chroniccomplainer3792]

I cant get any backhand shot to go top shelf. The fact he did it with one arm is mind blowing. Its like looking at an optical illusion, it doesn't compute inside my head. Ive literally never seen it. Appears to break physics....

[@nathansamson9172]

Jordan is Gretzky Crosby and Ovechkin are Shaq and Kobe Mcdavid is Lebron

[@leosavoie981]

Hell no mcdavid doesnt have a ring

[@moweat3909]

Sweet comparison, but I must say the great one is 3x the goat of hockey,not even looking at stats,just highlights (like Jordan and Bird combined

[@mikefitzgerald6540]

Crosby was McDavid idol growing up. Not retired, but getting close. His peers still vote him as the most complete player in the NHL. 17 straight seasons with at least 1 point a game or better. Only Wayne Gretzky has more seasons at 18. He's also the youngest captain to win a cup, and youngest player to have a hundred point season. Also a 1 handed back is very hard. Hard to do in ball hockey. I play hockey. I can do that with both hands....not 1 lol

[@CharetteOfficial]

Mario Lemieux is the Jordan. Just as Jordan didn't have the most career points (would have if not injured tho) but the most impressive overall

[@jeffvideau]

Gretzky is the Jordan of Hockey. Played during the same time too. Crosby came into the league touted as the next Gretzky kinda like Kobe to Jordan, however Crosby is still playing and is still one of the best players in the league. McDavid was the next Gretzky after Crosby and also is currently playing but he’s younger and currently the best in the world. There’s lots of greats but the only other you need to know as a basic 101 is Gordie Howe. He played before Gretzky but he is called Mr. Hockey for a reason. Keep expanding your knowledge. Respect.

[@yojustmatt]

Gotcha, so first Gretzky, then Crosby, then Mcdavid, got it got it. Preciate the info

[@jeffvideau]

Damn I had typed a Novel and a half but my phone died and it’s gone. Worst part is I’m sitting my bed and the cord was between my feet. 🤦🏻 Anyways I’ll summarize. Stanley Cup finals started tonight. 2x defending Champs TB Lightning vs Colorado Avalanche. If you can’t catch any of it, you should check out Nathan Mackinnon. Plays for Colorado and was the #1 overall pick the year after McDavid. I think McDavid and McKinnon are 1A and 1B in the world right now. Most people would take McDavid, and rightly so, to start their franchise but I’m taking Mackinnon all day. Even if you don’t make a video on it, you should do yourself the favor of looking him up if you truly enjoy these guys you’ve been reacting to. Cheers bud, gonna check out the Matthews one now that it’s intermission (15 minute break between period one, it’s done for many reasons but most importantly to resurface the ice. The smoother the ice the better the hockey. Any imperfections can cause the puck to bounce or roll or not make it to the intended target. So they do some maintenance between periods to help keep ice nice).

[@bigtearsandpistols]

@@jeffvideau Nate was drafted in 2013 McDavid in 2015

[@jeffvideau]

minor detail… nah damn you right. I was a little more baked than I thought I was. I get real good at losing time. Mackinnon was definitely before McDavid. My bad at feeding wrong information. Definitely the worst thing to do to someone who’s trying to learn the game. I get the L for sure. Good catch and thanks for correcting my error. And now that a Mackinnon reaction has been made, hopefully it makes more sense on my 1A/1B stance. Cheers bud.

[@bigtearsandpistols]

@@jeffvideau cheers and no worries bud its no big

[@patrick_rohr10]

It’s more Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin being the “Ronaldo vs Messi”

[@yojustmatt]

Gotcha gotcha, preciate that

[@patrick_rohr10]

@@yojustmatt np

[@MikeLegacy]

You’ve got to watch the Crosby Puck Protection video. Or the Crosby Edge Work Video.

[@joshm6854]

#3 on that list was with McDavid standing and watching Sid work. McDavid is going to go down as maybe the most explosive player of all time but he doesnt have the 2-way game Sid has. Sid is consistently one of the best offensive and defensive centers in league. Not many players all time can say that.

[@11DNA11]

The greats. The most talented player of all time = Mario Lemieux Greatest playmaker = Wayne Gretzky Best all around defenseman = Bobby Orr Best goalscorer of all time = Mike Bossy Best goaltender = Dominik Hasek Those 5 are always gonna be head and shoulders above anyone who came before them or after. Some of the numbers Gretzky did were so outrageous, it's not even funny anymore. He beat his LINEMATE in the scoring race by over 80 points one season. 90% of the players in the league would be happy to get that 80 points in a season (which is almost a point a game), but no. Not Gretzky. He scored 215, while his linemate scored 131 (which is a great number of points). He also beat Mario Lemieux that season by 74 points in the scoring race. They tried everything they could to restrict Gretzky, but he just kept changing his game whenever they did. His best goal total season was 92 goals. In 80 games. He scored 50 goals in the first 39 games of that season (which is by far the craziest record he has). He's also the only player in history to score 200+ points. Which he did 4 different times. Only one who came close was Mario Lemieux with 199 points. Anyway, when they tried to restrict Gretzky. He didn't shoot the puck as much anymore, but turned himself into the best playmaker in the league, assisting on 163 goals one season. To put it in perspective. 163 POINTS is one of the biggest totals in history. He did that with assists only. Then add his 52 goals to that. 215 points. INSANE. He's also the only player to score over 2000 points in his career. Finishing his career with 2857 points. The 2nd highest scorer now is Jaromir Jagr with 1921 points. And the funny record he has is... He's the fastest player to score a 1000 points in the NHL. And he's also the 2nd fastest player to score 1000 points in the NHL :)

[@DannyConcepts]

appreciaye you adding bossy as the greatest goal scorer because its true. if he hadnt only played 10 seasons ovi is chasing his record not the great ones.

[@11DNA11]

@@DannyConcepts Yep. And that coming from a Rangers fan. I can still see how good of a scorer Bossy was. Consistent af. Although.. Mario is pretty damn close to Bossy.

[@CJBW]

Legendary players-past to present. Keep in mind, the game has changed a lot. Gordy Howell, Wayne Gretzky,Mario Lemieux( now owner of the Pens)

[@marc-antoinerousseau3591]

Scoring like he did with only one hand is impossible

[@chaiwarrior11]

A bit jealous, love that you are experiencing it for the first time. Great content.

[@foxrider8795]

Hey man everyone starts somewhere. I was reacting to these kind of videos back in 16/17 and now I’m obsessed and watch way too much hockey lol

[@justinfalzon6854]

To be fair; there is only a single time in the history of hockey where I can think someone scored a one handed backhander and roofed it and we just saw it. Getting elevation on a backhander with one hand on the stick is sorta wild. The hand strength on that.

[@AndyMatts44]

The Kobe/LeBron is a good analogy. They're both playing now, but McDavid is hitting his prime and is considered the best today. Crosby has been playing for ten years more than McDavid, and is considered one the top four hockey players, ever. Also, that #1 goal probably got the nod because the one hand he used to score that was his right hand, and he's left-handed.

[@jordandye1258]

Cale Makar is definitely one of the best right now, only like 3 years in the league as well

[@tomgardner2638]

Mario Lemieux highlights. He was La Magnifique". Also a Penguin. He had many health issues, like a shot lower back, cancer and a heart issue, but just watch him! He was retired when Crosby was drafted, but came out of retirement to play along side Syd. Syd still plays!!

[@therealbeckboy5325]

Crosby is the lebron of hockey bro I been watching him since day one and it’s not even close , datsyuk played most of Crosby’s career and played him in back to back finals with them splitting the series

[@tBOOron]

Trevor Zegras might be the Ja Morant of the NHL right now.

[@score3805]

the Ja of hockey is Trevor Zegras, the Lebron of hockey Sidney Crosby, the Kobe of hockey is Mario Lemieux, the MJ of hockey is Wayne Gretzky, the Magic of hockey is Gordie Howe

[@23snacKs]

Crosby was the best player in the world during his prime, mcdavid is younger and is now the greatest player in the world

[@LexyThomas134]

11:03 If they showed a little more of this play, you'd see that this was the play Crosby blew right past McDavid before taking on the rest of the Oilers by himself and got the game winner.. he did this in consecutive games also against McDavid and the Oilers. McDavid said he was caught puck watching TWICE instead of trying to make a play in both games. And Crosby made them pay with both game winning goals Difference between Crosby and McDavid is Crosby's points actually meant something, by taking his team to 4 Stanley Cups winning 3 of them. Gretzky has McDavid and STILL said Crosby was the best player he's personally ever seen, because of Crosby being the all around player that he is, he can do it all and most importantly he makes everyone around him better, McDavid has proven he can't do that. He's a great player, but he's not as good as Crosby. I'd take Crosby over McDavid any day. Coaches around the league will tell you the same thing. You want that all around player that makes everyone around him better in this league and that Crosby 110%

[@kronnwalled_55_93]

bro lemme just say this, as a left handed shooter myself, like crosby, I cant even comprehend how he did the one hander, my muscles and brain cant comprehend how he lift the puck the way he did on his backhand with one hand using the other to shield himself... nuts. the #2 goal was dope af but i could physically comprehend the that play and possibly re create it depending on the circumstances. that #1 goal is just fucked tbh. very technical

[@SouthernSera]

Crosby was drafted in 2005. He's still playing and he's still awesome. I know a lot of people see Connor McDavid as the best player in hockey right now, but in my opinion it's Crosby. He's been in the league a long time and has proven his greatness year after year. Plus he's won 3 Stanley Cups (2009,2016&2017) & McDavid has yet to win one. Crosby is more than a great player, he's a great leader & a huge philanthropist. If you can't tell, I'm a huge Penguins fan & a big fan of Crosby.

[@willie9397]

The last highlight is so freaking hard to do especially to elevate the puck and be able to beat the goalie, I have never see it done in 40 years of watching hockey it takes incredible strength to do, hes not a big guy but he's strong, you should watch his pass video

[@guymajor7103]

Sydney Crosby baseball goals he has a library of highlights packages!

[@johnjohnnston3498]

You can usually tell the era of these clips by how grainy the footage is, current top dog McDavids footage should all be crisp and clear he's newish to the league. And ya that #1 is hard to tell it could seem simple, but lifting the puck off the ice with 1 hand and back-handed to boot, is insane, plus he went right through the middle of the entire team doing it.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Crosby doing a Larry Bird…firing one in off his own rebound😂

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Larry Bird and Wayne Gretzky were on the cover of Time magazine together. Wayne started in the NHL in 1979 and retired in 1999.

[@Beezer1742]

Lifting a puck, one-handed, on the backside of the stick in full flight is extremely difficult.

[@ChristopherRyan1776]

Great video, Matt!

[@whatjames9418]

I like seeing not as familiar fans watch hockey because of their reactions to cool not as known hockey plays and strategies. Hockey is such a complicated sport but fun at the same time.

[@singleazndork183]

Pavel Datsuk was the Lebrun of the 90’s then it was Crosby & Patrick Kane after in the 2000, and currently is McDavid & Austin Matthews

[@bubbydos111]

Sid has (yes still) has the best back hand shot or pass in the game. Sid started in 2005 and is still playing. Probably just one or two years left. He's had concussion issues. Love my Pens, lucky enough to watch the AHL team affiliate live and the bigs on tv its been awesome

[@Ashley-lz9jh]

I feel like he’ll play at least 3 more years but who knows

[@ThunderHockeyTFL]

he already confirmed he will play at least 3 and see what happens after, 3 years remaining on his current contract

[@helmutvogel901]

Thing is, a lot of people can hit the puck out of the air, but a one-handed backhand shot that actually LIFTS off the ice? You have to understand how hard it can be to get the puck to lift using both hands, to appreciate how impossible (almost) it is to do it one handed. If you want to check out the greatest, check out the one on Gretzky, all time leader in goals, points. Not many highlights, but listen to his career/records. Some of them will NEVER be broken, unless they really change hockey. Puck is vulcanized rubber, and they are FROZEN before the games (stops them from bouncing so much.), and slapshots have been clocked over 100mph. That's gonna hurt.

[@paulhughes4117]

Wayne Gretzky = Jordan (world famous - tv commercials, lots of MVPs, Championships) Mario Lemieux = Magic (great careers, both affected by illness) Pavel Datsyuk = Vince Carter (insane goals = insane dunks) Sydney Crosby - drafted 2005, still playing = Kobe Alex Ovechkin drafted 2004, still playing = Lebron Steve Yzerman = Larry Bird Joe Sakic = Isiah Thomas Conor McDavid (playing now) = Steph Curry (very unique skill/talent) Auston Matthews (playing now) = Luka Doncic Evgeni Malkin = Scottie Pippen (plays 2nd fiddle to greatness - Crosby & Jordan) Guy Lafleur = Doctor J (played with that style that you just had to watch) Maurice Richard/ Boom Boom Geoffrion = Oscar Robertson/ Wilt Chamberlain (OG superstars - played 50+ yrs ago) Gordie Howe = Kareem (long careers, lead leagues in career points) Eric Lindros = Malone/Barkley (big men, big talent - No championships) Patrice Bergeron (still playing) = Allan Iverson (plays with a tonne of heart) Nathan MacKinnon (playing now) = Kawhi Leonard (great players, overshadowed, affected with injuries) Matthew Barzal/ Trevor Zegras = Ja Morant/ Scottie Barnes ... and finally Conor Bedard, future #1 draft pick for 2023... coming in with Lebron type high school hype!

[@11DNA11]

Dude. Connor Bedard is something else. BUT... There's an even bigger kid coming up in... 2029 i think. Roman Marcotte. He's so far ahead of his agegroup that it's ridiculous. 100% a superstar in the NHL when he gets drafted.

[@MuhammadZegras]

Trevor Zegras is like the lamelo ball. I’m honestly not sure if there’s a direct comparison in terms of age/playing style for Ja tbh

[@yojustmatt]

Got u got u

[@DannyConcepts]

id say maybe kirill good comparison? both made play offs. both considered elite young talents. ja is younger but in terms of where they and their teams stand in the leauge i can see it

[@DannyConcepts]

@@yojustmatt i can also see the zegras comparisons considering the highlights

[@framergod69]

I hate to say it but Wayne Gretzky Is the GOAT still holds most of the records . Crosby is the most fun to watch

[@jordan-sp4db]

05 was Crosby rookie season as 1st overall pick. 18 yrs old

[@dennismcnamara2447]

props to McDavid,but Sid is still the GOAT these days.

[@insertmottohere]

Gordie howe is wilt Bobby Orr is magic Wayne gretzky is Jordan Mario Lemueix is Kobe Crosby is lebron McDavid is luka (In terms of general eras they played and equivalents but I’m no nba expert) Also Crosby is messi, ovechkin is Ronaldo, McDavid is mbappe and Mathew’s is Halaand Also Crosby and Malkin is lebron and dwade on Miami

[@yojustmatt]

Preciate the comparisons my guy, it gives a better sense on how valuable these players are so much appreciated 💯

[@bennywilks9367]

I'm sure that this has been answered, but McDavid and Crosby are not of the same era. I think you'd get a kick outta seeing my reaction to YOUR reactions, especially to #2. I actually was laughing out loud and I got a thrill out of your raw reaction. Lastly, I know what you're saying about #2 vs #1, but shooting the puck with 1 hand and getting it to go where you want with pace is incredible.

[@jbellflower83]

Gretzky is Jordan, he's he's all time goat. He has more assist, just assist, then anybody else has points all time. That's how bad that man was. Mario Lemieux is maybe the most talented player I ever saw and if he didn't have the injuries issues and cancer scare in 92/93 he might have elicpsed Gretzkys records. Crosby and Ovi are probably the Lebron and Kobie of the last about 20 years, they've been the best. And Mcdavid is the new top dog.

[@cameronwalker4631]

Wayne Gretzky=Micheal Jordan Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechken= Kobe Bryant Connor McDavid=Lebron James Cale Makar=Ja Morant

[@alexbondra2211]

Fun fact, the guy standing there in awe on the #3 play is Connor mcdavid :p

[@SnappyJCM800]

You could say Crosby is like Michael Jordan and McDavid is like Kobe. Crosby is heading towards the later part of his career and McDavid is in the early part of his. So McDavid is the new era of players and Crosby is the last era

[@SnappyJCM800]

Most would say Crosby is an elite playmaker but I’d argue he’s an elite grinder

[@fleurygaming1901]

McDavid = Lebron Crosby = Kobe Gretzky = Jordan Howe = Magic Jonston Best way I can describe it!

[@YeYe-db6ur]

Mcdavid ain’t lebron dude ain’t even win a chip yet

[@STAR234GAMEPLAY]

Crosby is like Lebron and McDavid is Like Doncic era wise.

[@yojustmatt]

Ahh heard you heard you

[@ronalda.saname396]

The next great player is Connor Bedard, he is 16, will be drafted number one in 2023.

[@H1nezy4]

Also #1 doesn’t look super impressive to the naked eye but as someone who plays college hockey, and has played for 17 years to get a one hand backhander at that speed takes so much upper body it’s damn near impossible. He had the WHOLE league being film at practices trying to practice that shot and nobody could really do it

[@Rice_BaL]

shooting with one hand is actually almost impossible it’s crazy that he even got it off the ground let alone score it

[@yojustmatt]

Dang in that case, I see how it’s #1