gisher Posted March 18, 2004 Share Posted March 18, 2004 Now that the regular season is over, I decided to check out Sidney Crosby's totals with the Rimouski Oceanic in the QMJHL. In 59 games played: 54G 81A 135PTS and +49. Despite missing 10 games for the World Junior Championship, he easily led the league in points. In fact, he broke records. No one has scored that many points in the Q as a 16 year old. Not Lecavalier, not Bossy, not even Mario. NO ONE. Furthermore, Crobsy broke Denis Savard's previous record for assists (regardless of age), which stood at 79. How's that for for a 16 year old? Holy smokes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisher Posted March 18, 2004 Author Share Posted March 18, 2004 I liked this... Wayne Gretzky told a reporter from The Arizona Republic, in answer to a question if a player may some day break some of his records: "Yes, Sidney Crosby. He's the best player I've seen since Mario (Lemieux)." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekes Head Posted March 18, 2004 Share Posted March 18, 2004 There's no middle ground for Crosby. It's either LEGENDARY SUPERSTAR or DUD. I think he has a tremendous amount of expectations to live up to -- if he's anythign less than spectacular in the NHL, people will always peg him as a disappointment. I think he's the real deal though. For a 16 year old, that's just insane. However...he IS just 16, there's so much time for things to actually go wrong... ...or get even better, which frankly is just UNREAL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisher Posted March 18, 2004 Author Share Posted March 18, 2004 Definitely. The next few years will be telling, in terms of his development. All I know is that his work ethic and level of maturity impress me even more than his skills. Have you seen this guy speak? Articulate, level-headed and so determined! He sounds like he's 35! So impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oofrostonoo Posted March 18, 2004 Share Posted March 18, 2004 Gretzky also said he could see Sydney breaking his records. He has the most potential too at least. In this defensive NHL it could be hard....but he will be entered into the league after the new CBA. So who knows...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesterDevil Posted March 18, 2004 Share Posted March 18, 2004 Dud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisher Posted March 18, 2004 Author Share Posted March 18, 2004 Dud. Indeed you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek21 Posted March 18, 2004 Share Posted March 18, 2004 This guy sounds like a dream. Hopefully for the NHL, he is. I definitely want a piece of some of his rookie cards when they come out. I'll make that an exception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohbear Posted March 18, 2004 Share Posted March 18, 2004 This is the kid that dented the hell out of his families dryer 'cuz his father couldn't stop his shots anymore? I read an article in SI, was that this kid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarDew Posted March 18, 2004 Share Posted March 18, 2004 what an avatar JD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsfan26 Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 This is the kid that dented the hell out of his families dryer 'cuz his father couldn't stop his shots anymore? I read an article in SI, was that this kid? I heard it was his grandmother. I used to practice shooting in my backyard, but I'm not allowed to anymore because I kept knocking down pieces of the fence. I can't wait for this Crosby dude to play in the NHL. Hopefully he ends up on a Western Conference team so we don't have to play against him. The one thing I don't like about him is that he makes me feel like I suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 He wont be as good as Ovechkin................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesterDevil Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Dud. Indeed you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesterDevil Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 what an avatar JD Thanks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyrisjoe Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 *prays all the nhl teams pass up on sydney because of his size* (parise) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas0nMacIsaac Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 I don't think Crosby has dud in him....its either Star, Superstar or Legend. I seen him play and he is scary strong for a 16 year old. The guy is simply amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesterDevil Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 (edited) How'd he do in the World Juniors again? Yeah. Who did awesome in the World Juniors? Parise. Edit: Nevermind forgot he was 16 for a second there. Edited March 19, 2004 by JesterDevil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msweet Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Anyone know if we have any "special" 1st round picks this year other than the one we get from our record and playoff success/failure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekes Head Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 I don't think Crosby has dud in him....its either Star, Superstar or Legend. I seen him play and he is scary strong for a 16 year old. The guy is simply amazing. I didn't mean "dud" in the sense of him actually SUCKING, I meant that if he doesn't live up to these insane hype that's been built for him (and will probably continue to build until he plays his first NHL game), he'll be looked at as some-what of a disappointment, people are harsh critics these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesterDevil Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 I just think his heads going to get to big and it's going to hurt his game and presence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 (edited) I just think his heads going to get to big and it's going to hurt his game and presence. Like Gretzky and Lemieux? it'll be fun to watch unfold no matter what. EDIT: Sammied AGAIN! at least I remembered to quote. maybe I'm posting too much... Edited March 19, 2004 by Pepperkorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redruM Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Problem is no matter how good this kid is, if he is not Wayneesque... he'll be labeled a failure... or at least an underachiever.... Just remember the last 2 next ones... (Lindros & Lecavier) have not lived up too the billings.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risky Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 No one can put up Gretzky numbers ever again in the league as it stands. It's far too much a team game. It'd be good for the game to have another superhuman entity, though, I'll readily admit that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyrisjoe Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 lindros would have but he got hurt too often, and lecavier is just a stubborn brat who wont listen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek21 Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 How'd he do in the World Juniors again? Yeah. Who did awesome in the World Juniors? Parise. Edit: Nevermind forgot he was 16 for a second there. That's not entirely true JD. Crosby had a couple of goals and a few assists in the tournament. He did quite well for a 16-year-old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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