Sid's skating was off the charts in his prime. He was just on another level in terms of not only edgework, but also sheer speed, agility and power. He was so hard to physically knock off the puck even if you could catch him. He may have been the most complete skater the NHL has ever had.

@LexyThomas134

Жыл бұрын

That's literally what the legend Wayne Gretzky said himself about Crosby.

Sid might not be as flashy as he once was but defensively and fundamentally he’s still the best

@350oven4

2 жыл бұрын

he was flashy in his early years, before people started head hunting him.

His puck protection video is even better. Seeing how he dominates along the wall and creates plays while being significantly smaller than most the players he is against is a beauty to watch and cements him as probably the best grinder (a term usually reserved for depth players) in the history of the game.

@SonOfTamriel

2 жыл бұрын

Amen! I hope he covers that video as well

@davidbarnard958

2 жыл бұрын

Love that one and the precision passing...hell, all those laflamme videos are sick

@hky.productions8683

2 жыл бұрын

i need his protection iykyk

@yojustmatt

2 жыл бұрын

Bet say less 💯

Some of the most impressive things to watch on Crosby aren’t his hands. They’re his feet. He’ll pivot, twist or angle them in the perfect way to get the right push off of the ice or impossible maneuver.

Crosby's mohawks (the technique when he skates with his feet in a straight line and heels pointing towards each other) are so iconic that some people these days legit just call them "crosbys"

@jeffhooper4677

2 жыл бұрын

its funny bc when I was younger it wasnt til I started watching the same videos that matt is reacting to, and I brought the mohawk to my team bc it was so unheard of lol

@andrewchornoby1140

Жыл бұрын

A "mohawk" is actually the technique used when switching from forward to backward and vice versa without losing speed is it not?

@jeffhooper4677

Жыл бұрын

@@andrewchornoby1140 not that I’m aware of. At least in my area, I’m sure it’s different per region, but we just called that transitioning. N then what sid is doing in this thumbnail we called it mohawking and skating heel to heel

@andrewchornoby1140

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffhooper4677 yeah I'm sure the terms change wherever you learn and by whoever the trainer is as well. I did most of my power skating training in far northern Manitoba. Some figure skating for edge training as well lol. The figure skating pro hated us hockey players haha.

@jeffhooper4677

Жыл бұрын

@@andrewchornoby1140 ya definitely. N that’s so funny bc my coach always said I should work w the figure skaters but I was never brave enough lmao. I can def see why they hate hockey players tho, ppl r impressed w our skating n we look like cones compared to them

2006-2013 "Sid the Kid" was untouchable. The highlights from his first 2 or 3 seasons were God-Like. When I see the Goal he scored, assisted from Mark Recchi, where he slide on his side AND deflected it out of the air, my jaw still drops. Don't get me started on the "Welcome to the Crosby show, Canada" goal where he disrespected Cristobal Huet in the shootout in his first game in Montreal

Sidney Crosby is truly just like Lebron James. Doesn’t matter how old he is, still dominant. Not to mention they were both the most anticipated prospects in a very long time. Guys that were on national tv at 12 years old

At this point in his career Crosby is like the old man on the block. He won't wow you with some highlight reel athleticism anymore but his fundamentals are unmatched. He'll outwork you, defend you perfectly, and his footwork/control is pristine.

I've always felt that if you've never played hockey, it's hard appreciate how good Crosby is. Also, highly recommend you add Jaromir Jagr to your list. Hes got some great highlights... and a great mullet lol

Sid is one of those players that pop up once every 10-15 years. But to stay healthy all these years (not counting the head injury) and still remain top of the food chain... insane. This is a tough game.

@xsvech37

2 жыл бұрын

he's once in 105 years.

@kareemthekicker5981

2 жыл бұрын

Every 10-15??? Makes every 100-150. It’s been over 100 years of the nhl and there has never been a Sidney crosby

@xsvech37

2 жыл бұрын

@@kareemthekicker5981 100% agree

@elijahhartle749

Жыл бұрын

More like once a century

You should watch the video "Sidney Crosby puck protection". It's truly ridiculous his ability to hold onto the puck.

Crosby vs ovi is a killer video! Wait till you see what they both did in one playoff game !

this guy will go as the best in history. His skating, his IQ, his hands just amazing to watch every game. This guy is still showing it even at 35 which is insane. Sucks he will retire soon. But man we are very lucky that we still have him playing

just an fyi, edgework is knowing how to use the edges of your skate blade. In hockey, you have to edges which you can use to turn, stop, and start on. The inside edge, which is the edge that is closest to your other foot. (So if we’re talking about your left foot, the inside edge will be on your right) and the outside edge, which is on the other side. The way Sid uses it requires tons of skill, and most players aren’t able to do it the way he does

@yojustmatt

2 жыл бұрын

Got you, preciate the explanation

The channel that this video comes from has a bunch of different Crosby videos that highlight a specific part of his game. Crosby is not one of the flashiest guys in the league anymore, but when it comes to the finer details of hockey, hes basically perfected every single aspect.

Love watching you react to Sid's nonsense. Man's getting old now but he's still doing stuff that drops jaws.

Power and elegance. His legs are massive.

Another incredible skater to look into is Karill Kaprisov. I don't know his skating backround, but he is one of the most fluid, elegant and strong skaters I have ever seen. His skating angle can be so close to the ice like a figure skater and he builds speed and has incredible control of the puck. Definitely someone you should learn about. He's also a really damn good hockey player, but his skating is unbelievable. Kaprisov is a franchise player for the Minnesota Wild and is one of the best players in the NHL these days.

this is the vid i watched when i was younger when i was trying to get better,i always tried to play like crosby even tho i’m a philly fan and have never rly liked him he’s the complete player that every center should try and play like

Imo the Sidney crosby puck protection video is the best. He's basically fending off 2 to 3 players using strength, determination, skating and stick handling.

You should watch crosby puck protection next by xxlaflamexx. He is one of the hardest players to take the puck from ever

@yojustmatt

2 жыл бұрын

Bet 💯

I'm telling you man. You need to look at Kirill Kaprizov highlights. Talk about having killer edge work. Kirill does it all. Playmaking, Goal scoring, skating. You need to give him a look.

@yojustmatt

2 жыл бұрын

Got u, I’ll react to that Wednesday 💯

@MNWildFan57

2 жыл бұрын

@@yojustmatt Let’s go!

crosby is a fundamental player he does all the little things right that separates him from everyone else

Sids tip ins/deflection are outta this world His IQ is amazing

Shout out to whoever has the responsibility to sharpen his skates.

Sid is amazing. His legs are super strong. I once saw a defenseman hit him to knock him over or get him off balance and the defenseman bounced off him and fell.

You should check out the video of his best passes. They are truly incredible. He’s still the best all around player in the world. Truly an honor to watch him play

Video does not refer to his "agility", it refers to how well he is using the edges of his skates. Look up the shape of a hockey skate's blade and you will see that it has an outside edge and an inside edge. The mastery of using these edges is what separates skaters from each other. Crosby is just a maestro when it comes to maneuvering on the ice via his skates. This is because of how he is using his inside and outside edges, his "edgework"... not his agility per se.

When you throw the headset off and start saying 'Wait a minute!' over and over, I eat that sh*t up!

My man im a penguins fan and i love SIDNEY crosby never heard of sydney tho...

@yojustmatt

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂my bad my bad, that was a mistake

Crosby's legendary for his lower body strength and for his edgework and hand-eye coordination. Dozens of players over the years have talked about how hard he is to knock off the puck once he has it. Defenders hate playing against him for that reason. And he's still just about as good as he was in his prime.

the guy that made that this vid made alot more there all raw its the little things that make him goated'

9:02 the reaction😂😂😂

You gotta go to a game and sit at ice level and see how fast they are really going it’s unbelievable

Generational talent right there!

Sid Master of the Deflection is a great video XxLeFlammexX too

The strength it requires to do that man. I read that his pants had to be custom made because his thighs are so big lol

@catherinelynnfraser2001

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty common for all hockey players. Thighs and asses are disproportionately large.

thats my GOAT !!

Ik you already saw my other comment but it’s just a reminder. NHL sick passes, you will 100% be amazed by the variety off plays you can make… nice vid again man👍

@yojustmatt

2 жыл бұрын

Yea bro don’t worry, I got it saved, just know I gotta get to everyone’s recommendation, much love

@Oshkino

2 жыл бұрын

@@yojustmatt that’s perfect. I’ll be there to watch every one of them❤️

when it comes to edgework...CROSBY is the G.O.A.T

@itspapaghost6989

2 жыл бұрын

makar might steal that title

@WOLFBLADE944

2 жыл бұрын

@@itspapaghost6989 i ain't worried bruh...Crosby will be the G.O.A.T long after he has retired...lol

Each skate blade is actually concave. So there are 2 edges on each blade, an inside edge and an outside edge. The forces generated on the legs, hips, and spine while performing sharp turns and maneuvers at speed are enormous and would simply buckle a normal person's body. These guys average around the 200 lb mark and travel an average speed of around 25km per hour, over 30km per hour at top speeds. It's incredible what they can do.

Best skater in the game

You gotta react to Sidney Crosby Go Pro

Crosby is the Tom Brady of NHL

Love watching your reactions! Look forward to a new video everyday! Thanks for the Entertainment.

@yojustmatt

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾🙏🏾Thank you man, glad you mess with them fr

his iq and edgework is the best in nhl nistory not that flashy as alot of players but he always does the right pass or play

So to transfer edgework to ball world, prolly the closest to crosby would be hakeem olajuwon (sry if spelled incorrectly). Hakeems footwork gave him a huge advantage in his post up game, which he was dominating for so long. Crosby dominates the puck protection game (correct me if translated badly, not native), its basically when you are near the boards with your head facing the board, with a defender on your back. I cant really reacall the last time i saw him lose this 1v1. Yes, he is overall one of the goats, but i think this skill really pushes him on a different level. But if youd like to see a true master of puck protection, you should react to Jaromír Jágr. He is the best hockey player my Country ever produced and i can calmly say he is the king of the 90's. PS: keep pushing man, love your content, big support from Czech Republic

@davidbarnard958

2 жыл бұрын

Jagr might have had the strongest base I've ever seen. An immovable object on the puck.

I love his puck protection videos. Xxlaflammexx makes the best crosby vids

You have to check Cale Makars top 10 goals of 2021-2022 season he good… Please

@1:27 Just filthy. The mohawk is a beautiful thing once mastered.

Yeah u should check out Crosby vs Ovechkin, goosebumps type of video if you ask me

@yojustmatt

2 жыл бұрын

Bet say less

Crosby rookie highlits

watch his puck protection video

also theres a vid on that channel called crosby dangles thats raw

Watch Sidney Crosby Precision Passing by the same guy....you'll love it

When it comes down to Ovechkin vs Crosby, Ovechkin will go down as the best goal scorer ever but he has nothing on Crosby other than that. Sid is the best overall player when he was in his prime.

ye you should for sure watch some of the go pro vids i remember giroux doing one which was good

Should react to all of his dives, embellishments and cries to the ref too. Could add every time he got angry and dangerously slashed or hit other players too.

@penguinfan8716

2 жыл бұрын

Bro literally he gets hit in the head alot gets a concussion and none of the times did the players get anything especially a penalty that game. Like you must be new to hockey if you think he embellishes any of that and are really stupid too 🤣

You should react to a video called Sidney Crosby pyramid trick uploaded by Moky. I thought it was fake for a second lol but it’s not. He is that good

React to Crosby puck protection it’s insane. I can imagine how many times you will say “GET OFF ME”

YOU BAAAACK!!!!

@yojustmatt

2 жыл бұрын

YESSIRR!!

Make a vid on kaprizov, walking highlight reel

You should react to this guy named Connor bedard, he’s getting drafted next year, he’s is 16-17 years old right now and he is compared to mcdavid and Crosby skill levels

You should react to NHL fastest skater and hardest shot competitions

Yo you should check out nhl all time brawls and all time goalie fights

watch some vids from this guys channel his crosby videos are incredible.

I know you already talked about it in an other vidéo, but you should realy react to thé all star show best moment. There’s thé shoutout wich was very funny to watch(sadly they removed it i think), the slapshot contest based of thé rapidity of thé shot and the speed skating. There’s a lot of other contest and it realy shows thé best player skills.

Good edge work player: Kirill Kaprizov

Hey Matt, got another one, can you react to Niklas Lidstrom defensive highlights.. top 2 defenseman all time in my opinion

yo gang react to goal horns

NHL playing through the pain…

@yojustmatt

2 жыл бұрын

That’s coming Wednesday bro

@Tristan20077

2 жыл бұрын

@@yojustmatt can’t wait! Thank you

F OVI, Crosby is the shit!!!!!!

Next look at his sixth sense or puck protection u will get out of ur seat

Do tj oshie highlights

do cole caufleid pls

ok so ill learn you about hockey so Wayne grezsky has the most goals, assists and points. btw love your videos keep up the great work pls like this

Gotta check out kirill kaprizov

Telepath? U mean Telegraph I believe

Ya watch their hips...the head and feet can be used to fake ya out...the hips dont lie

Crosby is a shade of the player he used to be. As are the rest of their aging core. Trades should have happened for atleast 3 players. Never happened. And they’re not getting out of the first round anytime soon again. Glory days are over in Pittsburgh.

@henrybrooks2212

2 жыл бұрын

crosby played like a god vs the rangers this year in the playoffs what are you on about?

@joefitzgerald1697

2 жыл бұрын

They almost made it out with a 3rd string goalie and no first line for most of the series lol

@hannahstevenson27

2 жыл бұрын

@@joefitzgerald1697 Yeah and Leafs took the defending champions to a game 7 and almost beat them. So there’s that, too.

@joefitzgerald1697

2 жыл бұрын

@@hannahstevenson27 Ok so a young team that should be doing better than they are made it just as far in the playoffs as the "aging core" in the pens, good for them

Vid idea reacting to every Stanley Cup winning goal kzread.info/dash/bejne/X6uVyLiylqe-l84.html

its sidney

@yojustmatt

2 жыл бұрын

Oh shoot, aye preciate that bro, was rushing too fast 😅

When hot wings video?

@yojustmatt

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not reacting to a hot wings vid lol

@xsakic1772

2 жыл бұрын

Lmaoo

Get off here

the channel who makes these highlight vids is xXLaflammeXx, i recommend everyone who loves hockey to check it out, it shows why crosby is the best complete player in the NHL.