Sidney Crosby Discusses His Rivalry With Alex Ovechkin & Shares His Thoughts On McDavid vs. Matthews
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Colby Armstrong sat down with former teammate Sidney Crosby to reflect on memories they shared together in Pittsburgh, Nathan MacKinnon's helmet lob, his rivalry with Alex Ovechkin, and Connor McDavid vs. Auston Matthews.
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The best Sid interviews are with former teammates. Just super chill.
@djmashmart
8 ай бұрын
Go chase another one sid the kid
Everyone every year: It's time for Sid to pass the baton Sid: Hold my beer
@Zazzaro703
3 жыл бұрын
I remember at the start of the year people saying the Pens were on their way down and out. As a Caps fan, I told them they were freaking crazy any team with Crosby is going to be there for post season hockey and if he and Malkin get hot and get support they are always a threat to win it all. And here we are 😂
@dhennessey1970
3 жыл бұрын
IMO, Crosby is better than ever. He took a cue from Yzerman and stopped going for points and started going for cups. He could honestly win another 2-3 cups the way the team is constructed. Hockey nerd is a great way to describe Crosby. I've never seen anyone practice better, smarter, harder, and longer than Crosby. I'm sure if he could he'd sleep at the rink.
Not gonna lie it feels kinda weird to see Ovi grey-haired and Sid aging a bit over the past few years. For some reason, I still sometimes refer to him as Sid the Kid even though he is closing in on 1100 games lol
@theodorebelmont7922
3 жыл бұрын
Sid is finally starting to show some grizzledness
@tommycodfish
3 жыл бұрын
Sid doesn't have that baby face anymore but he still scores more points then the games played.
@dommyb11
3 жыл бұрын
It's sad. I remember the hype and every kid on our team picking team ovi or team Crosby. The excitement for hockey back then was just starting to spark and it felt magical. The sad part is how fast the time went by. It feels like a few months ago, and before we know it we'll be talking the same way about McDavid and how we can't believe he got old... I miss those days of playing and living the hockey life.
@noahbintcliffe5178
3 жыл бұрын
@@dommyb11 you couldn’t of described it any more perfect than that man, love hockey so much
@edbryan3113
3 жыл бұрын
ya Sid with the peach fuzz gradually filled out, they say Ovi went gray due to stress of never winning the cup haha
Lots of people comparing Crosby and McDavid. I always just imagine them playing together on the powerplay for Team Canada...Scary good.
@alina-87
3 жыл бұрын
This is my dream
@dghvdhfhhb6405
3 жыл бұрын
I really wanna see that
@alexanderstark5192
3 жыл бұрын
A powerplay with mackinnon crosby and mcdavid....oof
@gunman462
3 жыл бұрын
@@alexanderstark5192 Unstoppable.
@dawnrisen3658
3 жыл бұрын
@@alexanderstark5192 Add Cale Makar to be the quarterback. Sheeesh
It’s gonna be hard to ever get another sid ovi rivalry. Two at the top of their game for 16 years in the same division knowing if you wanna have a chance at the cup you’ll have to go through each other both had unreal supporting cast for years. You just won’t find another one like it for a long time.
@chd8759
3 жыл бұрын
Nailed it. When I went back and watched the 09 series against the Caps. It just blew my mind how intense that series was. Didn't remember it being that intense watching it live.
@theodorebelmont7922
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@theodorebelmont7922
3 жыл бұрын
@@chd8759 amazing series.
@spendstir
3 жыл бұрын
I think after they both won cups and had those brutal back and forth series caps fans and pens fans gained a begrudging respect for each other
@6ixman259
3 жыл бұрын
I know it won't be the same but McDavid vs Matthews in the 2nd round could also be pretty legendary
Crosby and McDavid are pretty much equal in talent I'd say. The thing is, we missed out on Crosby's prime years due to that dirty, blindside hit by Steckel in the 2010/2011 Winter Classic vs the Capitals. Crosby has better edgework, puck protection skills, hockey IQ, and Vision while McDavid is a faster skater with better hands. Crosby generates offense with his hockey IQ and his ability to see plays happen before they do while McDavid generates virtually everything off of his speed. Obviously McDavid is the best player in the NHL, but I'd take 24 year old Crosby over 24 year old McDavid. I think people forget how dominant Crosby was when he was healthy in his prime years... He was also playing with subpar linemates in a lower scoring NHL compared to today. Not to mention he plays in a much tougher division than McDavid ever has.
@omaine04j23
3 жыл бұрын
Yes exactly. Crosby and mcdcvid are pretty similar I just think that Crosby has a solid two-way play and Mcdavid has a better offensive play
@brandon-yk6xs
3 жыл бұрын
I always try explaining this to people they are so blinded by their hate for sid they were waiting for any possibility to say someone is better. I mean people use to deadass try and say toews was better until sid matched his cup wins.
@krishero6524
3 жыл бұрын
@@tommycodfish wait what? Are you saying that McDavid will beat Gretzky's all time point record?
@tommycodfish
3 жыл бұрын
@@krishero6524 Sorry again I think got that mix up with 50 goals per season
@tommycodfish
3 жыл бұрын
@@krishero6524 Sorry I was thinking maybe McDavid would beat Gretzky's 100 points a season. Gretzky did it 11 times but McDavid has long way to go. Ovi score 50 goals or more 9 times and tied Gretzky but I do not think McDavid can do that.
Sid's such a down to earth person.
@xrumich3896
3 жыл бұрын
i know right, never had any social media, never was controversial (other than him diving a few times when he was a rookie), just a great humble guy that doesnt flash his money around and stays in his own lane
@sirrys
3 жыл бұрын
@@xrumich3896 Crosby doesn’t have social media? Wow, that makes him a lot more likeable in my eyes 😇
@politicalbandwagon4989
2 жыл бұрын
@@xrumich3896 Wait, he doesn’t? Okay, I like him more now.
@spsawyer22
2 жыл бұрын
@@xrumich3896 I lived in the town he lives in and he really is just a really nice, down to earth human being.
Can’t wait for Bedard vs Michkov
@Mitch91PyroisB0SS
3 жыл бұрын
Bro that’s wayyy too far into the future dog
@sikuaka2
3 жыл бұрын
wright>both
@StonedSpagooter
3 жыл бұрын
@@sikuaka2 As a completely bias Pats fan I now have to fight you
@braidenneff6011
3 жыл бұрын
@@Mitch91PyroisB0SS @EmojiR6 future trippin man
@dirtydan4618
3 жыл бұрын
@@Mitch91PyroisB0SS they will both be drafted in 2 years lol not that far
Crosby is my goat, love him and everything he’s done, outstanding ambassador for the game and country
@dynamite9541
3 жыл бұрын
@@easportssucks4347 found the hater
Crosby's such a humble guy. Love the guy!
Don't know why they compare Matthews and McDavid to Crosby and Ovi. Yes, Matthews scores a lot like Ovi, but Ovi was at least up there in points with Crobsy. Matthews isn't even close to McDavid. Can't even compare them...McDavid is on another planet
@captainconnor9446
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Thank You.
@wisemanofsorts6068
3 жыл бұрын
If you look at the majority of their seasons in their career, Crosby's pts game are way higher than Ovis. Now Matthews finishing 5th in points is still close enough for me. Even if Mcdavid has a ton more points, its not like Matthews is 25th in the league in pts. Hes 5th and was hurt. If he was healthy he would have been 3rd. But Matthews is as close to Mcdavid as anyone outside of MacKinnon is going to get.
@himhim3344
3 жыл бұрын
Remember too that Ovi would blast 600+ shots per season
@alina-87
3 жыл бұрын
Chill, both good, different types of players
@choosenone2die
3 жыл бұрын
@@wisemanofsorts6068 matthews 66 points in 52 mcdavid 105 points in 56 and you call that close ????
Great stuff.. awesome interview with Teammates/Brothers
i love how sid is so wholesome
Colby really looks different from when he played himself.
@Infoseek777
3 жыл бұрын
Yep....15 years is a good amount of time......
@darthpokegod5831
3 жыл бұрын
Congrats you played yourself
@rpe11
3 жыл бұрын
@@darthpokegod5831 me no good inglisch, sorri
I want more of this!!!!! Please have him interview crosby after they win the cup again this year
@danteangotti5786
3 жыл бұрын
Ps they won’t
@sctvfan1313
3 жыл бұрын
@@danteangotti5786 who you got?
@danteangotti5786
3 жыл бұрын
@@sctvfan1313 avs or knights, and I want the oilers to win but we all know that won’t happen
@samuelgustafsson2322
3 жыл бұрын
@@danteangotti5786 when was the last time a team won president and the cup same year? Don’t sleep on the Canes or Habs!
@danteangotti5786
3 жыл бұрын
@@samuelgustafsson2322 12 13 Blackhawks
Great stuff ... loved Cody’s pre and post games this year. Fun to see the chirps here. Syd’s the best.
As a leafs fan I can say Mcdavid is better then Matthews 100%
@markandersen793
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, he's Ovechkin, McDavid is Crosby
@shadowbbb4010
3 жыл бұрын
Obviously Mcdavid is better than Matthews but apparantly not to the media.
@nunu-ig9bz
3 жыл бұрын
Oh damn, u no delusional at all
@adamlewis5700
3 жыл бұрын
@@markandersen793 Actually probably a good comparison.
@nunu-ig9bz
3 жыл бұрын
@McLaden Jankovic McDavid best all round player? Lmao. I could see him as the best offensive player, but it’s completely ridiculous to say he’s the best and most complete player xd
please this was so good i love it
Such a great player. More success to you Sid
20 years from now fans will complain when Sid & Ovi are retired but all we did when they were playing was whine and not enjoy it
Well that was a bit unexpected, a solid interview, and still fun...nice work guys
Awesome hockey player .. an great personality.. 😂👍
I am soooo glad he brought up the helmet throw
Sid is so friggin class act. Like seriously when you think of athletes at the top of their game (few years ago for Sid)..there is nobody as unimpeachable as Sid Crosby.
colby self burns makes me laugh each time. you cant be a comedian if you cant make fun of yourself.
Good to see such a successful fellow Crosby!!!
This was great!!!
Thanks Sid and Armdog
Can you imagine Sid hoisting a 4th. That would be NUTS. They got a stacked team and are on fire....let's find out. Puck drops on Pens V. Isles in less than 2 hours. Let's Go!
@himhim3344
3 жыл бұрын
It feels like Sid should already have 4. All those great teams they had that burned out in the playoffs from 2009/10 to 2013/14. There should have been another championship in there somewhere.
@pondababa4197
3 жыл бұрын
@@himhim3344 LA/CHI were better
@hermajestythemoon8961
3 жыл бұрын
@@pondababa4197 how so? 3 Cups for Chicago, 2 for L.A. And neither went back to back. Do explain?
@idontgivea1769
3 жыл бұрын
I picked the Isles 🤭
@pondababa4197
3 жыл бұрын
@@hermajestythemoon8961 i mean that the window he gave the pens to win, La and Chicago did their thing. 3 in 5 years is better than 2 in a row
Favorite Winger Award from the Wilkes Barre Booster Club. LOL
even when doing an interview with Crosby leafsnet tries to make it all about Matthews
@zarrdead
3 жыл бұрын
Like they should
@Speakertweaker-tp4em
3 жыл бұрын
@@zarrdead no lol
@jimbodangle178
3 жыл бұрын
If all you got was that they talked about Matthews then you must of missed the other 90%
@dylanfaircloth2926
3 жыл бұрын
@@jimbodangle178 pretty sure he is talking about the title
@marc-andrefleury4285
3 жыл бұрын
They wanted people to watch the video so they played to the biggest fanbase in the league.
Used to hate Crosby but he’s definitely humbled himself. Super chill guy now I appreciate it
Sidney Crosby: huge hockey nerd since 1987
These less-rigid interviews are always preferable. The lob lol forgot he played baseball.
Remember Colby Armstrong when he was with Montreal mainly. Always seemed like a great guy
Sabres fan, but def a fan of this interview. Well done!
@Nixonbutcher
3 жыл бұрын
Sabres ? Why ?
What a great interview! Yeah, they're chill But these guys still operate at a hundred miles an hour All the time... Thx Colby Thx Sid
You know you have been good friends with someone. When you great them, not with a hello or how are you doing, but with “Are you wearing makeup?”
Love Sid ❤️
Cros leans into the accent SO HARD lol
He's already one of the 10 best players ever. Maybe top 5 by the end of his career 🤔 it will be interesting to see where he ends up. Hopefully he plays until he's 40.
@XxkhattarxX
3 жыл бұрын
Only top 10?
@Rev201287
2 жыл бұрын
Top 5 probably. Gretzky-le.mieux-orr-h owe - crosby
I'll always be Ovie of Crosby, but damn do I love Sid for his personality and sense of humor
Still cracks me up that I met Sid paying parking tickets lol. Saw him two people behind me in line, made a quip like 'Sid...what are you doing here...they actually gave you a ticket? WTF". We laughed a bit and then I went inside and paid my fine lol. Met him again years later when he brought the cup around town so that the employees etc in the town he lived in could touch the cup. He's an incredible human being. And a top 5 NHL player of all time.
Sidney is the best in my books!
The 3 M's of Hockey, Mcdavid, Matthews, and Mackinnon
@5Cdarkwing
3 жыл бұрын
Marner
@markandersen793
3 жыл бұрын
@@5Cdarkwing Not yet, maybe someday.
@5Cdarkwing
3 жыл бұрын
@@markandersen793 In the last 2 years no two players have connected more times than Matthews and Marner. Kinda hard not to include him.
@dirtydan4618
3 жыл бұрын
@@5Cdarkwing Marner is not on their level😂 and are you forgetting McDavid and Draisaitl is the best duo and it’s not even close
@5Cdarkwing
3 жыл бұрын
@@dirtydan4618 Stats don't lie Matthews and Marner have connected more time in the last two years and they only started together mid season last year and yes Marner def is.
clickbait title he didn't even mention the great 8's name !
Always setting the perfect example for the alpa male, calm, cool, collected, humble and very capable! Sid is no kid anymore . A more committed and determined player doesn't exist. Hof for sure.
Yes, Sid, go chase another one!
Should be MacKinnon vs McDavid rivalry and I wanna see them in the playoffs and battle like 90s wings vs avs
Sid top 5 all time
crosby is an absolute treasure to the game.
Love this raw content
Legend
They don’t seem as close as I’d expect
Love it
sid showed personality here than most NHL guys did their whole career back when i watched lol
MISS THE FLOWER!!! Great stuff tho boys!!! PENS FIGHTING HARD THIS YEAR!!!
So I do have something in common with MAF
Hockey players are such ball breakers. I’m a die hard Ranger fan but when Sid isn’t abusing my team I really find him likable.
@barkovisthegoat5822
3 жыл бұрын
very humble and matured man. he went from a hatable player early in his career to being very likable and respected person. the way he matured throughout his career is amazing. im not ready for the nhl season to start and he’s not lacing them up.
@TheRealJohnJ10
3 жыл бұрын
@@barkovisthegoat5822 I agree. I realized How important he was to the game when he went through those concussion problems for a little bit… That’s when I knew how much I respected him as a hockey player… Carrying all that weight from a youngster and he sure didn’t disappoint.
Nice interview Vaseline,
This was so Canadian, I thought it was an episode of letterkenny
I grew up hating this guy… I’m a red wings fan and watched them lose the Stanley Cup to the Penguins in 2009. The year after he scored one of the most iconic goals ever 🇨🇦 He won my heart after that, I’ve loved him ever since. He is debatably the best player of all time.
Everyone needs more Army in their life.
@b13cartel
3 жыл бұрын
Beauty!
I like and respect you a lot Sir
sidney crosby? beauty
I love Crosby
So true, if I got to live with Mario I would NEVER move out. Squatters rights
@paullucci
3 жыл бұрын
They still live walking distance from each other
The wizard of Cros
The goat All around.
3:38
Sid is a champ
Seeing Jeff Carter pop in 3 goals in 3 games makes me think this guy if he keeps scoring could be the difference for the pens.
Crosby what a guy, to me he is a better captain more competitive, better champion than Ovie or McDavid ,or Mathews, he is in a league with Beliveau, Mario and Wayne and yet how down to earth modest guy he is off the ice
Transformers War for Cybertron EarthRise , is the show I'm watching. Rare to see 87 speak. ..listening
How does anyone hate crosby
sid looks so attractive holy shif
@MV-rt4hy
3 жыл бұрын
kinda sus👀 i agree tho
Crosby or McDavid are literally me of the NHL.
@tommycodfish
3 жыл бұрын
All I can think of when I see that statement is Michael Jordan.
@Zaghzackio
3 жыл бұрын
Facts
@kareemthekicker5981
3 жыл бұрын
You are ovechkin because you are the 2nd best all time. Crosby is Jordan because he is the GOAT
@nunu-ig9bz
3 жыл бұрын
@@kareemthekicker5981 oh damn
@dewman7477
3 жыл бұрын
@@kareemthekicker5981 Gretzky is the goat
Seem like a couple good guys
If, for some reason, I was asked today to pick any one player for my team for the rest of the playoffs, I would still pick Crosby over McD.
You remind me of an ex translation " Don't screw up and you'll be inside me just like he was!
Matthews is not the new Ovechkin. Leafsnet just compares Matthews to McDavid even though they aren't even close.
@thomy1955
3 жыл бұрын
@@seikoshinohara3084 McDavid had one good year?
@Beebooks23
3 жыл бұрын
@@seikoshinohara3084 Mathews was on pace for over 50 goals last season, 66 this season and every other season he has been in the league he was on pace for over 40 goals. Mathews has always been generational talent. McDavid is better though
@shaunmattice6413
3 жыл бұрын
@@seikoshinohara3084 In an 82 game season, Matthews easily would have had 50 goals this year.
Nobody like Colby. Awesome
Is there a rivalry between McDavid and Matthews? Looking at their stats i dont see any rivalry there.
Yellowstone is the best show hands down
@HaltonLax44
3 жыл бұрын
@McLaden Jankovic You're sitting on KZread, aren't you? Have a look.
Why Colby look so sad as he said goodbye
@Mopo3oB44
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t think he heard what he wanted to hear on that last question
OV and Crosby were neck and neck when they were young and their peaks are basically equal (by far the best player in hockey). McD is the only player who fits that bill. Sorry but Matthews doesn't really belong here
@6ixman259
3 жыл бұрын
I think you'll be proven wrong in the coming seasons tbh. Matthews is probably a lock to score 50+ goals and 100 points every year here on out
@hydero555
3 жыл бұрын
@@6ixman259 His numbers (alongside McDavid’s) were heavily inflated by playing some of the worst defenses in the league in the North division who have no true contender. He also lacks the playmaking skills to reach 100 points. He’s not scoring 70 goals to make up for it. Let’s see what happens when he plays the whole league next season as he gets better
@6ixman259
3 жыл бұрын
@@hydero555 Yeah we'll see. Obviously I would easily bet on him to score over 100 points a year over 82 games playing with Marner. And he was on pace for 55 goals and 94 points last season before the pandemic hit. I guess some people still sleep on his scoring ability but it is what it is
@Beebooks23
3 жыл бұрын
@@hydero555 He been on pace for over 40 goals every season and in his last two seasons he was on pace for over 50 and now 66. He's been doing this either way
@hydero555
3 жыл бұрын
@@Beebooks23 there’s a big difference between being on pace for and actually hitting the mark. And there’s a gigantic difference between 50 and 66 goals, considering only 1 player outside of OV has actually hit 50 since 2012, and only 2 players have hit 60 (OV and Stamkos) in the last quarter century
🐐
Let’s goooo pens
Great clickbait title. "Sidney Crosby Discusses His Rivalry With Alex Ovechkin" said like two words about it...
Greatest of all time.
He reflects on his rivalry with Ovechkin? Half a sentence?
@paulschmitz9175
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Click bait.
Can’t stand the penguins or Crosby but man it’s sad seeing him and ovi get old. The first few years of the Crosby ovi race were such a fun time in my younger life
good ol leafsnet. cramming matthews down everyones throat. even with mcdavid finishing 39 points ahead of him jesus
@davegrier523
3 жыл бұрын
Thats because he is sublime!! Hey sorry your Sens didnt make it.
@Bill-Shakespeare
3 жыл бұрын
@@davegrier523 Matthews needs it on a silver platter from Marner or else he is invisible
@chadgrov
3 жыл бұрын
Probably cuz he’s gonna win the rocket Richard for most goals, he had 41 goals in 56 games you absolute loser
@davegrier523
3 жыл бұрын
@@Bill-Shakespeare oh please. He is an absolute beast powering 200 feet and sniping from crazy places. Do you know anything about the game? Ever played?? Back to womans field hockey pal.
@ljd1031
3 жыл бұрын
Lol...haters don't really hate ..they're just jealous
Sid is aging like a fine wine- damn. The Kid looks much better as The MAN! #CaptainCanada
@MV-rt4hy
3 жыл бұрын
Sid the Man
Crosby no longer the points leader but IMO he's still the best player in the NHL. Burke and Crosby are a good match. It's nice to have a boss who loves you.
I'm all for Pens beating those other teams , with like Wilson , Chara on them.
Came here for Crosby's "Rivalry" with Ovechkin to see what's up. Typical Crosby avoiding all contact on that question and pushing it to someone else. Smh....
Penguins have a shot this year
matthews is no match for mcdavid
@CupContender
3 жыл бұрын
relax close ur legs
@jayus2033
3 жыл бұрын
Drinking that mcjesus pee too much
@dghvdhfhhb6405
3 жыл бұрын
The only reason why they compare is cause Matthews is the goal scorer & McDavid is the point producer just like Sid & Ovi was
@dirtydan4618
3 жыл бұрын
@@CupContender u seriously think Matthews is as good or even close?😂
@dirtydan4618
3 жыл бұрын
@@jayus2033 do u think Matthews is better lmao
Crosby will be 34 and Ovechkin will be 36 starting next season, the glory years are nearing the end, but two years older at their age is a huge difference for a player, you could already see the decline in Ovi this season, Ovechkin got screwed by a couple lockouts and a shortened season twice, he’d have to play till he’s Jagr’s age to catch Gretzky………….too bad
@ThunderHockeyTFL
3 жыл бұрын
decline? he was still basically on a 50 goal pace this year lol
@dynamite9541
3 жыл бұрын
What decline bozo
@wooptyblue3700
2 жыл бұрын
@@ThunderHockeyTFL lol still getting more points than games played... In his mid 30's... You know you're the best when people call that a decline.
@GreekboyyD
8 ай бұрын
He’s 73 goals away from 895 now.