Edge work is in reference to the edges of the blades on his skates

Great reaction as always. What gets me about Crosby is how elite he is at literally every aspect of the game: sublime skating, unmatched vision and elite hockey sense that put him a step ahead of everyone else in seeing plays materialize, his finishing ability one-on-one with the goalie. etc.

@getothechoppa114

4 жыл бұрын

So true🤟

@Sam-2468

4 жыл бұрын

Unmatched in overall skill, vision and work ethic

@sj4iy

5 ай бұрын

And he never stops trying to get better. At 36yo, he’s even practicing with a different stick with more curve to help his goal scoring. It’s insane how he’s driven to improve.

I’m not a Pittsburgh fan but holy crap Captain Canada is definitely a dream to watch on the ice, he makes everything look SO EASY. He’s one that people will be watching film of forever. Fun fact he also has the most famous ass in the NHL lol so there’s that 👱🏻‍♀️🤣

💜🐧Although there is no shortage of great hockey talent or videos showcasing it, you'll never be without one awe-inspiring moment after another with Crosby footage.

I like how so many "outsiders" on YT are starting to react to hockey and their appreciation for my sport! Well done, mate!

He's definitely top 5 all time

This one was good too! Bummer you couldn't get the Puck Protection video downloaded, I do still recommend that one. Thanks for mentioning my request :) Sid is something else on skates. Edgework does refer to the blades of the skates and the balance on them, how low you can get in your turns, etc. Great video, love watching you fall in love with the sport!

Great video don, I'm glad you appreciate the more graceful side of hockey!

When you skate, the friction of the blade in contact with the ice surface will melt the ice under the blade, so you are essentially gliding over water. Each skate blade has a channel cut down the middle to guide the this water behind you, creating two edges which contact the ice. Edgework refers to a player's ability to change between your inside and outside edges of the blades of your skates to change the direction and speed at which you are skating.

@AndyMatts44

Жыл бұрын

Great explanation. Thanks!

Heel to heel is difficult to do well, but it has a really greasy subtlety to it. With your heels together you are less than a half turn on each foot from skating either forward, or backward. Essentially, you skate in the transition between forward and backward, with one edge of one skate skating 'forward', and one edge skating 'backwards'. So no matter what turn you need, it is already half done. Turn your front foot a half turn (change from inside edge to outside edge), you are skating backwards, half turn on the back skate (from inside edge to outside edge), you are skating forward. Keep them where they are (both on inside edge) and pump as needed, and you are open to the play. Few people do it like 87.

Look up what is called the 'toe drag' in hockey. It's a common offensive move with the puck and it's amazing how subtle it is, but ultra-effective.

Please watch Pavel Datsyk. A consistent description from teammates and opponents is how smooth he moves with some amazing stick handling skills.

Do Canadians know snooker? Look up Cliff Thorburn. The only person from outside the U.K. to win the World Snooker Championship.

@siddokis2945

4 жыл бұрын

Also, Mississauga Fats. ; )

@Gantzz321

4 жыл бұрын

Alex Pagulayan has his share of trophies on the world stage when it comes to Billards.

Loved this reaction my buddy! You should react to Evgeni Malkin, his teammate, and right hand man. In many ways he's arguably better than Crosby from a skill perspective and his highlights are truly unbelievable (However Crosby is far more of an all around talent.) Crosby and Malkin are one of the most special duos in the history of the NHL and have taken the Pittsburgh franchise from near bankruptcy to perennial Stanley Cup contenders! Cheers!

Love the vid! Crosby is just so good at everything!

sydney's summer hockey school is still teaching what they taught him today, located on PEI, Canada

Such a cool video. Finally someone reacted to it!

Goat

don. more videos like this please. videos displaying these players special skillsets. for ex. kanes stickhandling, gaudreaus elusiveness, laines shot,

You know you're great when the great Wayne Gretzky says you're the best player he's ever personally seen, and he has Connor McDavid on his team lol

You mention Snooker, I'm a big Ronnie O'Sullivan fan and it's hard to say whose better but having played both hockey and snooker, I kinda have to give it to Ronnie in his prime just because of his domination of his sport. But no doubt no one is slashing at Ronnie with their cue while he's trying to make a shot. So maybe it's a toss-up.

if you turn right your on your outside edge on your right skate and inside edge on your left. the blades have 2 edges with a shallow groove between them

Missed 200 games because of a dirty hit, imagine the points he would have. He was in his prime when hurt,and came back to still be the goat!

If you want to see the more technical side of hockey, then watch Pavel Datsyuk (pronounced Dat-Sook) career highlights

Like I said. Not legs. Tree trunks.

When you skate with skates facing outwards it’s called a Mohawk

I don't think anyone uses the Mohawk (heel to heel) turn as effectively as Sid. I'd like to know what profile his blades are ground to. Probably a triple or quad radius because he can turn so tight and still has good speed. Anyone know?

You should see him play soccer

@TheDonOfWorldSports

4 жыл бұрын

No doubt he great at that too?

@stephanie5872

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDonOfWorldSports yup. I think there is a video somewhere

You have to react to Peter Forsberg- retirement video. He's the mixture of Crosby and Ovechkin

A lil more Syd stuff: kzread.info/dash/bejne/c6qXw8iapZi-d5c.html

Great video love your channel. You should react to Tom Wilson. One of the toughest customers in the league and also has no prob getting 20-30 goals each year. Big boy who knows how to play the game

@nolanmacphee4761

4 жыл бұрын

One of the most hated in the league but he’s one that everyone would want on ur team. Just him being on the ice gives his whole team that extra boost and confidence of having him to protect them. And this is coming from a leafs fan. We need a player like him so bad

@rounder8329

4 жыл бұрын

He already did Wilson.

@Sam-2468

4 жыл бұрын

When I think of Tom Wilson I think of Gudbranson

We’re doing the playoffs boys…and girls.....June baby GO OILERS