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Sidney Crosby was the face of NHL Hockey for a long time. In the prime of his career, this one hit triggered a series of events that kept the games greatest player on the sideline for almost a full calendar year.
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As a Rangers fan: Screw Crosby
As a hockey fan, I respect the work ethic and dedication. And can appreciate the story. Also pray noone else has to be put through something like this again
Sid's comeback is something that somehow gets so much less attention than it should. Just shows his character being able to return to superstar level after such a horrible battle with an injury that has ended so many careers.
To me, Crosby is the best hockey player I’ve ever seen in my life. He is the goat for me.
Philly almost literally killed Lindros. Garbage franchise.
I hope Carey Price does the same. I highly dought it, unfortunately. Awesome video as always!
Because of Crosby's concussion, the league, at the thought of losing its biggest star, started to take concussions more seriously and oddly enough, the narrative around "playing through injuries" was put on display for its worst traits and it started to change. At least in terms of concussions. I know old school dudes will complain about players being "soft," but considering how many legends with concussion issues die early, I'd take them being able to stay out of games when hurt over their quality of life fading as they get older.
The fact Crosby came back nearly a year later and was basically right where he was is nothing short of amazing. I'm from the East Coast of Canada so I have a lot of connection to him, even seeing him live in the Q before he went to the NHL. As a kid, basically every kid's second favourite team was Pittsburgh. I'd argue that, if he didn't miss those 10 months and another injury I remember he had, and kept his same pace, there would probably be no debate between him and Ovi in regards of who is over better considering Crosby has played less games but has near the same amount of points. It will be a sad day when Crosby hangs up his skates, but I'm thankful for him being a major part of my childhood and making me stay in love with the game after the lockout.
Crosby missed close to 200 games due to injury. If he hadn’t he would easily have 1700-1750 points right now. Which already would put him at the cusp of top 5 scoring all time. He still also has another season or two in him so he could have potentially ended up 1800 or more. That on top of his two way game and leadership ability makes him easily one of the greatest players of all time.
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As always, great video
Scott Stevens was a piece of dung, zero respect for any player in a compromised position! I would remove him from the hall of fame and start a hall of shame where he would dominate as the most shameful defender ever to play the game! Despicable person!
Early 2010s Sid was a fucking force.
I distinctly remember that hit at the WC, but I had no idea that he was actually back on the ice right after and got a second concussion right away. We're so lucky Crosby was able to just come back in the first place, let alone come back to the level he was.
I wish Lindros, Kariya, Deadmarsh and the others had the same chance
@6:17 All the "feels." #LetsGoPens
3:00 we knew then too, just ignored it.
Plasticity Centers helped Sid comeback from his concussions. I've had 13 concussions that last one was January. After that one I woke everyday….everyday with either a migraine or a strong headache. I went Plasticity Centers Denver clinic in late July, and by on the morning of the fifth day of therapy for the first time since the accident in January I woke up without a migraine or a headache.
I still get migraines from light, sound, & smell sensitivity, but I am doing way better thanks to Plasticity Centers.
I can't believe Steckel didn't get suspended
Steckel wasn't even looking at him, and crosby turned directly into him.
Isn’t this only half the story? Didn’t he take more time off after the comeback ?
Damn I’m new to hockey as a fan so I been watching a bunch of videos and highlights since I never grew up watching the sport and I don’t even know this guy but seeing this man score 5:00 to coming back onto the ice gave me chills.
This hit was so dirty