The Best Player in the World

Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia is a small fishing town, inhabited by a strong and passionate Canadian presence, and home to one of the best hockey players to ever live: Sidney Crosby. His teammates, friends and family refer to him as “Sid”, although, in his primitive years, he was known as, “Sid the Kid,” and for good reason.

In 2005, at the young age of eighteen, Sidney Crosby was the first overall draft pick by the Pittsburgh Penguins, and made his debut in the NHL. Though he was runner up for the Calder Memorial Trophy (rookie of the year), he registered an impressive 102 points (the sum of all goals and assists).

In his second year, he won the Art Ross Trophy (most points), becoming the youngest player to win a scoring title in North American sports history. In the same year, he won the Hart Memorial Trophy (MVP) and Ted Lindsey Award (most valuable player voted on by NHL players). In his next season, Crosby was named captain of the Penguins, becoming the youngest player ever to be captain. He led his team to a Stanley Cup Final loss against the Detroit Red Wings. However, the following year Sid led his team back to the Cup Finals where they would meet with the Detroit Red Wings for a second time. After seven long and grueling games, the Penguins obtained their revenge, and won game seven in Joe Louis Arena, home of the Detroit Red Wings.

Crosby would continue to rack up the points and awards, winning the Maurice Richards Award (most goals) in 2009-2010, his second Art Ross and Hart Memorial trophies and third Ted Lindsey Award in 2013-2014, and another Maurice Richards Trophy in this past season. Sid would also assist the Penguins in winning two more Stanley Cups in 2016 and 2017.

Team Canada is considered the most talented hockey country in the world. One major reason for this is because Sidney Crosby is their captain. Before the 2016-2017 season, hockey teams around the world engaged in an international tournament known as the World Cup of Hockey. Team Canada won decisively, and the most stand out player was none other then Canada’s captain, Sid the Kid. Sidney Crosby is perhaps most famous for scoring the “golden goal” to win Canada the gold medal against the United States in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Canada would go on to win a second consecutive gold medal in the 2014 Winter Olympics, yet another team captained by Sidney Crosby.

Aside from his career statistics, numerous awards, three Stanley Cups, and two gold medals, Sidney Crosby is the best player in the world because of how he carries himself off of the ice. He is infamous for his precious works of charity and hospitality towards kids, cancer patients, and fans. If you aren’t a penguins fan, you probably hate Sidney Crosby. However, people hate him because of how good he is at hockey, but when you look at his character, he is impossible to have any emotions of dislike towards.

Author: Dan

I am currently a rising senior at Penn State University. Throughout undergrad, I have dedicated myself to a major in economics, which I have supported with a business minor and a 3.2 GPA. This summer I worked as an intern at a financial institution called Mariner Finance. I hope that I can use this experience and the skills I've acquired from undergrad to obtain a job in finance. My role as a student and professional has been shaped by the leadership experiences I have had. These experiences include working as a pool manager and serving as Vice President of my fraternity. I am hopeful to continue my journey as a professional in either Pittsburgh or Columbus, where I can obtain my MBA and succeed in a fruitful career. View all posts by Dan