SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 It's because he's annoying. Some people take it too far, but the few people who try and wonder why everyone "obsesses" over him need to realize that we don't obsess. We only discuss him when he's shoved in our face, whether it's whining at a press conference or commercials about his childhood. They're everywhere, and the NHL has chosen to make him the only relevant player in the league, so yeah, he's going to be the topic of discussion. And he's really annoying on top of all that. He's going to be doing a lot of press conferences. If he did something like storm out of the conference early or shout at reports in frustration, I can understand disdain, but there was nothing even remotely close to controversial or wrong in the conference, or annoying. Don't see what the big deal is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lilja 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 Very few teams can match the professionality or class of the red wings. Thats nothing new. As long as they keep losing Sid can say anything he wants. It just scares me how people can get so hung up on and hateful sometimes even if this thread isnt anywhere close to that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therock48880 14 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 It takes a real tough guy to skate by the line at the end of the game and swing your stick at somebody. Isn't Crosby supposed to be more mature now? This kid is a joke. I'll start this off by saying that I am the biggest Crosby critic there is. I think he acts like a complete spoiled brat at times. However................ I've seen this happen numerous times (the tap at the end of the game) and if I'm not mistaken, Maltby has done it before. It's not a big deal. People are whining about this little tap more than they whined about Perry, Getzlaf, and Neidermayer ATTACKING the Wings AFTER a game was over. In terms of the interview, he didn't say it should be a penalty shot. He said that Zetterberg (he wasn't even sure it was Z) covered the puck with his hand. Then he stated that he wasn't sure of the rule and that he'd never seen anything happen like that before. People need to relax a little bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
softshoes 83 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 The pussifacation of hockey continues. For peeps to lose their minds over this is amazing. Embrace the fact that Maltby is in his head, even if it's only briefly. Maltby can take care of it on the ice hopefully. I give him props for being straight up about it. They had to list blocked shots on his stat sheet to buff it up, I hope he stays frustrated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NomadFromKazoo 42 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 You know, most of my distaste for Crosby has come from watching his diving in early years and his terrible post game discussions last year. IMO, I didn't mind this conference at all. In fact, I thought he "man up'd" so to speak. Very poignant and direct. If I was him, I probably would have chopped at Maltby as well, in fact the direct discussion without skirting the issue give me a new found quasi-admiration for him. I totally agree. I don't hate him, but he was a little prima donna last year and he's the media darling, I certainly wasn't watching looking to excuse him. But I thought at least on this press conference he said all the right things. I thought he'd spin the Maltby thing, but he was honest about what he did, agree or not. He got lip, he whacked his foot, it's what happened. He said he thought "someone" (Z) grabbed the puck on Ozzie's back, but he wasn't sure what the rule was or if there should be a penalty shot or not. He said the bounces could go either way, but gave the Wings credit. I just saw nothing in this to make him look bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 For the life of me, I cannot figure out how they trained a ****** to speak and play hockey. this is the best ever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rinkleroot 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 Its only going to get rougher on you Cindy, better grow a pair real quick, oh and clean that dirt off your face while your at it!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 I have 0 problem with his press conference. Crosby's a ****** but nothing exciting in there, even the love tap to Malts. esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Fan_In_Exile 3 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 I can only imagine the reaction on here if Crosby does something that really does warrant criticism. Yikes! That presser and very light tap was nothing to write home about. If anything it made almost like him a little bit.... or at least hate him a little less Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 I didn't see the "whack" when watching the game and when I just saw the video I was let down. It's more of a a "tap". Puck Daddy article I agree. It was a tap. Not a slash or anything nasty like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pat 44 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 I agree. It was a tap. Not a slash or anything nasty like that. But it was still classless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommingthepuck96 1 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 As if we wouldn't want Crosby on the Wings in a minute... For 9 million a season? Hell no. Ill take hank and mule for 11 million over him any day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 I'll start this off by saying that I am the biggest Crosby critic there is. I think he acts like a complete spoiled brat at times. However................ I've seen this happen numerous times (the tap at the end of the game) and if I'm not mistaken, Maltby has done it before. It's not a big deal. People are whining about this little tap more than they whined about Perry, Getzlaf, and Neidermayer ATTACKING the Wings AFTER a game was over. In terms of the interview, he didn't say it should be a penalty shot. He said that Zetterberg (he wasn't even sure it was Z) covered the puck with his hand. Then he stated that he wasn't sure of the rule and that he'd never seen anything happen like that before. People need to relax a little bit. My point was that he's the captain of their team, this was a cheesy and pointless move that accomplished nothing. Considering how frequently I've heard this season that Crosby is a more mature player and supposedly doesn't cry anymore...this is more of the same post-game BS from last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holiday 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 (edited) My point was that he's the captain of their team, this was a cheesy and pointless move that accomplished nothing. Considering how frequently I've heard this season that Crosby is a more mature player and supposedly doesn't cry anymore...this is more of the same post-game BS from last year. Reminded me of this: Crosby, when you are doing things that Avery does, that doesn't help your case. Edited May 31, 2009 by Doc Holiday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
