Nevermind 363 Report post Posted November 22, 2011 How did Crosby backcheck/play defensively? Serious question. I didn't watch the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted November 22, 2011 How did Crosby backcheck/play defensively? Serious question. I didn't watch the game. He played both ends of the ice well, but he was playing against the Islanders and only 2nd line minutes. The Islanders really didn't play great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted November 22, 2011 I still take Datsyuk one-on-one against anyone in the league, including Golden Boy. esteef 1 Electrophile reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted November 22, 2011 At the same time though, I thought the first penalty that Crosby drew was weak. Agreed, although the refs called a lot of weak ones all game. 6 powerplays for NY vs. 4 for PIT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nevermind 363 Report post Posted November 22, 2011 I still take Datsyuk one-on-one against anyone in the league, including Golden Boy. esteef Even with Zetterberg's struggles this season, I'd still take him against Golden Boy as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted November 22, 2011 The amount of bitterness in this thread is hilarious. Pretty much, it's been hilarious to me since I've joined. The amount of jealousy some of the fans here have of the best player in hockey is just mind blowing. 1 haroldsnepsts reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holmstrom96 347 Report post Posted November 22, 2011 2 goals and 2 assists. Damn. I guess it's his way of saying, "I'm back, please suck it haters." However, I still can't stand him for the same reasons stated above. I never denied his talent! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted November 22, 2011 Even with Zetterberg's struggles this season, I'd still take him against Golden Boy as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted November 22, 2011 Even with Zetterberg's struggles this season, I'd still take him against Golden Boy as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AceInTheSleeve 97 Report post Posted November 22, 2011 Watching croby's intensity in his first game back really makes me question the heart on this wings team right now. I know hes missed a lot of hockey and has probably been chomping at the bit to play...but when's the last time you saw Z or Dats with that type of energy in a game this season? I can't wait to play the pens now so that we might see our guys pumped up to play a game for once. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted November 22, 2011 Pretty much, it's been hilarious to me since I've joined. The amount of jealousy some of the fans here have of the best player in hockey is just mind blowing. The amount of continued cluelessness in your posts regarding this subject is mind blowing. 1 Doc Holliday reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nevermind 363 Report post Posted November 22, 2011 There's a difference between matching up against a player and saying who's better. Sure, Crosby's the most talented offensive hockey player in the world and would certainly score much more than Zetterberg over a full season no matter what teams both of them are on. But, that doesn't mean Z can't shut him down in a direct head-to-head match-up. So yeah, I'd still take Z over Crosby if they were matched against each other in a playoff series. Unless he really has some nagging injury or something, I think Zetterberg can still be almost as effective as he already has been in the playoffs the last four, five years. I might be being too much of a homer, but I can still honestly say Hank's a much, much better defensive forward than Crosby. Everything I just said goes for Datsyuk as well. 1 edicius reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted November 22, 2011 (edited) There's a difference between matching up against a player and saying who's better. Sure, Crosby's the most talented offensive hockey player in the world and would certainly score much more than Zetterberg over a full season no matter what teams both of them are on. But, that doesn't mean Z can't shut him down in a direct head-to-head match-up. So yeah, I'd still take Z over Crosby if they were matched against each other in a playoff series. Unless he really has some nagging injury or something, I think Zetterberg can still be almost as effective as he already has been in the playoffs the last four, five years. I might be being too much of a homer, but I can still honestly say Hank's a much, much better defensive forward than Crosby. Everything I just said goes for Datsyuk as well. I forgot. Zetterberg outplayed Crosby in a playoff series 4 years ago, back when Crosby was like 21. And a lot of that credit should go to our team defense in general. He did outplay Crosby, but that doesn't hold much water if we're talking about the here and now. Edited November 22, 2011 by GMRwings1983 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted November 22, 2011 Nice game back for the Kid. Giving him deserved props. No, that doesn't mean I like him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted November 22, 2011 2 goals and 2 assists. Damn. I guess it's his way of saying, "I'm back, please suck it haters." However, I still can't stand him for the same reasons stated above. I never denied his talent! The Islanders are not the league's best team. 1 edicius reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted November 22, 2011 I'd still take Jiri Hudler over Golden Boy. 1 hillbillywingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted November 22, 2011 (edited) I'd still take Jiri Hudler over Golden Boy. I'd still take Kirk Maltby over Golden Boy. Edited November 22, 2011 by Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1 edicius reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted November 22, 2011 I'll amend my previous statement. Crosby played his first game against a team that: 1) Is separated from the lowly Blue Jackets by only one point. 2) Was playing its FOURTH-STRING (!!) goaltender. I'm not hugely impressed. Also, both of Sidney's goals were easily stoppable by an experienced goalie. 3 hillbillywingsfan, esteef and edicius reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzermania 156 Report post Posted November 22, 2011 It's a bold statement Wings fans don't like to hear, but seriously, who's better than Crosby on the Wings? Who has a better resumé? We have this guy named Lidstrom. Not many people have a better resume than him. I don't get why people dismiss defensemen when talking about all-time greats. It always goes to "the greatest defensemen". Sure he has declined some now at 41 but if we are talking about over-all, which I assume you are, since you said "resume", not many beat Nick, to me, he is right behind Gordie Howe in greatest Red Wings players all time and is in the conversation with Gretzky, Lemieux, Gordie, Orr, etc for greatest all time players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest L3T5G0W1NG5 Report post Posted November 22, 2011 There's a difference between matching up against a player and saying who's better. Sure, Crosby's the most talented offensive hockey player in the world and would certainly score much more than Zetterberg over a full season no matter what teams both of them are on. But, that doesn't mean Z can't shut him down in a direct head-to-head match-up. So yeah, I'd still take Z over Crosby if they were matched against each other in a playoff series. Unless he really has some nagging injury or something, I think Zetterberg can still be almost as effective as he already has been in the playoffs the last four, five years. I might be being too much of a homer, but I can still honestly say Hank's a much, much better defensive forward than Crosby. Everything I just said goes for Datsyuk as well. World's worst GM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted November 22, 2011 (edited) World's worst GM. World's only person who thinks that Crosby is a good defensive forward, or who thinks that Crosby is great at scoring when Zetterberg is matched up against him. Edited November 22, 2011 by Crymson 1 edicius reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crashnburnluder 385 Report post Posted November 22, 2011 I will admit it, I Despise Crosby. Not because he is good at hockey and occasionally beats my favorite team. Not because he Whines a lot THIS IS WHY... I could swear at first look it looks Photoshopped, but it isn't and please take note to my favorite part. The "Top Headlines" section on the right. "NHLN-US to re-air the Crosby Classic, 1 ET Tuesday" So this game just became the Crosby Classic, jesus its seriously is just becoming a joke with how much they are trying to shove him down the Casual NHL fans throat. The hardcore fans that have been here through thick and thin are the ones that are starting to get pissed of by it. 6 sputman, esteef, edicius and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtrememachine1 795 Report post Posted November 22, 2011 Great first game back for Sid, but yeah... it was the Islanders people. You know the franchise that hasn't been good in like 20+ years. Plus, with their 4th string rookie goalie to boot. He always done exceptionally well against this team. A couple years ago Ovechkin had him by 10 points, Crosby played the Isles twice, and they were tied. Talk about his "greatness" when he's not blowing up the Isles or Leafs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDavis35 140 Report post Posted November 22, 2011 I will admit it, I Despise Crosby. Not because he is good at hockey and occasionally beats my favorite team. Not because he Whines a lot THIS IS WHY... I could swear at first look it looks Photoshopped, but it isn't and please take note to my favorite part. The "Top Headlines" section on the right. "NHLN-US to re-air the Crosby Classic, 1 ET Tuesday" So this game just became the Crosby Classic, jesus its seriously is just becoming a joke with how much they are trying to shove him down the Casual NHL fans throat. The hardcore fans that have been here through thick and thin are the ones that are starting to get pissed of by it. What? Didn't Lilja get the entire front page of NHL.com along with every Canadian (not sure about American) newspaper? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legaleaglewingsfan 75 Report post Posted November 22, 2011 WOW, first game back in forever, and he notches 3 points (maybe more, the game isn't over yet). Crosby >> ANY Red Wing. Sad, but true. This kid is A-MAZING. I don't believe I have ever negged before but this post deserved it. Crosby couldnt not carry Nick's jockstrap. PERIOD. 1 edicius reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
