Where's the love for Sidney Crosby?

[bdogg]

I am baffled by all of the hatred for this world-class player! He has always handled himself with class, he's so much fun to watch and he plays in a small market. Can't people just appreciate greatness?

 

[Ace Bandage]

I'd take Jonathan Toews as my captain over Sidney Crosby any day of the week.

He’s as complete a hockey player as you’ll find. He’s a point-per-game player, he’s defensively responsible, he wins face-offs, he’s a strong forechecker, he’s a great play-maker and he has every intangible you could possibly want. He’s won a Conn Smythe Trophy and may very well win several more before his career is done.

In the last four years, he’s captained the Hawks to two Stanley Cups and has helped his country win two Gold Medals. Come 2018, if pros are still playing in the Olympics, Toews should be the captain.

No player has fewer detractors than Toews. That’s because there’s not much to dislike about him. Clutch? Check. Skilled? Check. Leader? Check. He’s a natural captain and it’s because of him that his team is currently the model franchise in the NHL.

-- From here. Toews is also #1 in this list and this one.

Toews definitely has a team first mentality. I don't think Crosby gets that same distinction from most people. He is viewed as more selfish player. Plus, Crosby is injury prone and now there's a perception that he is protected by the league. He is also a diver and a cheap shot artist (who starts a fight in the faceoff dot?). And most importantly, in the past, he was voted as the whiniest player in the league. So yeah... there are a few reasons to dislike him.

 

[jp93]

He's a damn good player but I hate him.