Holmstrom96 347 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 Look at all the NHL.com coverage on him, I can't believe some of those headlines! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted August 10, 2009 As much as I think it's ridiculous the fans jealousy over Crosby, I sat there laughing at the post above for a few minutes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 Why are these idiot Pitts fans still here? Whoever wasn't on the Pens bandwagon in Pittsburgh should surely be on it now due to the city's star quarterback being a rapist and all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holmstrom96 347 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 As much as I think it's ridiculous the fans jealousy over Crosby, I sat there laughing at the post above for a few minutes. I have improved\added\corrected spelling: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 hey he's still only a kid.He won't be doing that in a few years. It's no reason to truly hate him like some of you do. There are some here that is reasonable about this but not a lot. Hating doesn't do you any good no matter how you look at it. I would like to see the maturity some of you guys had at Sid's age.,I dare say not even half of what he has. You prove this every time you talk about him. He earned it just about as much as any other captain ever did and then some. You can think of at least 29 other players you would rather have,WHAT ? Sid is older than me and I can promise my maturity level is higher than him. Anyway, the unrivaled hatred for Crosby has become a part of his identity, whether you as a Pens' fan can deal with that or not. He has been forced down the throats of every single nhl fan while being chased with delusional comparisons to Gretzky and being the best player in the world. After not being able to live up to the impossible standards set by Bettman, the nhl fanbase became somewhat disgusted in having to endure what the media made him out to be, thus making an excuse to hate him that much more easy. Unfortunately Crosby doesn't do himself too many favors in his attempt to convert to a league-wide favorite, possibly due to the hilarious and regular diving schemes and becoming the number 1 enemy of fan favorite Ovechkin, or the arrogance and lack of respect he has towards just about anyone not on his team. Is a lot of the hatred unwarranted? Definitely. But lets not get too proud, either, because Crosby is far from mature, and its exactly how he's handling everything which gives everyone a valid excuse to hate him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holmstrom96 347 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 Sid is older than me and I can promise my maturity level is higher than him. Anyway, the unrivaled hatred for Crosby has become a part of his identity, whether you as a Pens' fan can deal with that or not. He has been forced down the throats of every single nhl fan while being chased with delusional comparisons to Gretzky and being the best player in the world. After not being able to live up to the impossible standards set by Bettman, the nhl fanbase became somewhat disgusted in having to endure what the media made him out to be, thus making an excuse to hate him that much more easy. Unfortunately Crosby doesn't do himself too many favors in his attempt to convert to a league-wide favorite, possibly due to the hilarious and regular diving schemes and becoming the number 1 enemy of fan favorite Ovechkin, or the arrogance and lack of respect he has towards just about anyone not on his team. Is a lot of the hatred unwarranted? Definitely. But lets not get too proud, either, because Crosby is far from mature, and its exactly how he's handling everything which gives everyone a valid excuse to hate him. Yup, people hate Crosby typically for two reasons: 1) The non-stop NHL coverage as he gets jammed down our throats and 2) Earlier in his career (but not so much now) he dove, a lot. Crosby is a great hockey player with a lot of potential and a Stanley Cup ring. He's no Gretzky and no Yzerman. Not to say that he doesn't have potential, but you can't write the story of his career when the kid can't even grow a beard or mustache yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,132 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 You can think of at least 29 other players you would rather have,WHAT ? meaning at least one player from every other team than Pitts and excluding Detroit. (for the record, I couldn't find someone off Dallas, I'd choose Crosby over any of those guys...) Anaheim - Ryan Getzlaf Atlanta -Ilya Kovalchuk Boston - Tim Thomas Buffalo - Ryan Miller Calgary - Jerome Iginlia Carolina - Eric Staal Chicago - Toews or Kane Colorado - Paul Stastny Columbus - Rick Nash Dallas - None Edmonton - Sam Gagner Florida - David Booth Los Angeles - Alexander Frolov Minnesota - Niklas Backstrom Montreal - Brian Gionta Nashville - Shea Weber New Jersey - Zach Parise NY Isles - Unproven but John Tavares NY Rangers - Marion Gaborik Ottawa - Heatley or Alfredsson Philadelphia - Simone Gagne or (like him or not) Chris Pronger Phoenix - (without a doubt) Shane Doan San Jose- Milan Michalek St. Louis - David Backes or TJ Oshie Tampa - Victor Hedman or Martin St. Louis or Lacavalier Toronto - Mike Komisarek Vancouver - either of the Sedins Washington - Alexander Ovechkin so not only 29, but how about 34 other players I'd rather have than Crosby, and i didn't even count your crappy team. IF I had to count your team I would most definately take Staal over Crosby. Crosby may be talented, but he is BY FAR NOT the best player in the League... Much less the world! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 Yup, people hate Crosby typically for three/b] reasons: 1) The non-stop NHL coverage as he gets jammed down our throats and 2) Earlier in his career (but not so much now) he dove, a lot. 3) He came into the league from the beginning yapping and bitching at calls like a seasoned veteran. I think a lot of people, players included, felt he needed to earn his stripes before he started mouthing off like he did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holiday 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 LeftWinger, you are nuts. Crosby is part of the top three for a reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 LeftWinger, you are nuts. Crosby is part of the top three for a reason. Yeah, I facepalmed pretty hard at... Paul Stastny? David Booth? Frolov? Sam Gagner? The mind boggles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 I heard that Crosby pushes old ladies into the middle of the crosswalk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChicksDigScars 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 Was there an Aerosmith concert in Cole Harbour, NS in December, 1986? I'm thinking Mama Crosby might have been a groupie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 112 Report post Posted August 14, 2009 Sid is older than me and I can promise my maturity level is higher than him. Anyway, the unrivaled hatred for Crosby has become a part of his identity, whether you as a Pens' fan can deal with that or not. He has been forced down the throats of every single nhl fan while being chased with delusional comparisons to Gretzky and being the best player in the world. After not being able to live up to the impossible standards set by Bettman, the nhl fanbase became somewhat disgusted in having to endure what the media made him out to be, thus making an excuse to hate him that much more easy. Unfortunately Crosby doesn't do himself too many favors in his attempt to convert to a league-wide favorite, possibly due to the hilarious and regular diving schemes and becoming the number 1 enemy of fan favorite Ovechkin, or the arrogance and lack of respect he has towards just about anyone not on his team. Is a lot of the hatred unwarranted? Definitely. But lets not get too proud, either, because Crosby is far from mature, and its exactly how he's handling everything which gives everyone a valid excuse to hate him. Pretty much sums it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted August 14, 2009 Pretty much sums it up. sums it up very well, actually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted August 14, 2009 sums it up very well, actually. still though, that it is one elephantine hole in his face. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
