Just thought everyone know who they were giving credence to.

In Sid’s defense, I think he was still working out the details in his game, post-concussion. Let’s get him back for a full season. Given his passion, drive, and focus, my guess is he’ll be out to prove that he’s still the best in the game. If he stays healthy I think he’ll have a monster season.

And I believe if you check the stats, Sid had 8 points in the series. Only two other players have more points than he did so I think it’s safe to say he did show up.

I really don’t have anything to add, so I’m going off on a bit of a tangent. As hockey fans, aren’t we blessed to be able to watch players like Crosby, Giroux, and Malkin on a regular basis? Win or lose, the Pens and Flyers played some of the most riveting, entertaining hockey I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching, filled with spectacular goals, sensational passing, and gut-wrenching momentum swings.

Sometimes I think we forget just how fortunate we are to be able to root for players and teams such as these.

Having said that, I agree with Danny. With all the phenomenal things Sid’s accomplished we tend to forget that he’s only 24 years old! (I shudder when I think about some of things I did when I was his age.) He’s been through so much these past couple of seasons, I think we need to give him a pass. Hopefully he’ll learn and grow from this experience and become an even better player and leader.

Let’s get Sid back hale and hearty next season and go on from there …

I really liked when the Pens had Gary Roberts, and then Guerin, to provide a stabilizing influence (can’t overlook Sergei Gonchar, either). Guerin, in particular, had a way of lifting the leadership load off of guys like Crosby and Malkin, which kept them loose and allowed them to just go out and play their game. I thought he was a huge (and underrated) factor in the Pens winning a Cup.

Although Steve Sullivan, Craig Adams, and Chris Kunitz have been around for a while, I’m not sure if they have the same presence as a Guerin, Roberts or Gonchar.

And the reason it eats me is…he is to good for that crap. There is a reason the league has made him their golden child. He has awesome skills and a league with Crosby in it is better than a league with out him. The league needs these star players and they each need to be their own personality. We dont want robots. Is it earth shattering? No. But I dont think he does himself justice. He needs to leave that song and dance crap to the Neals and Hartnells of the world. Let them hit and claw and cheap shot each other. Stay above it. Much like Mario did. In the end, he is 24. Young. He is competitive and that can make you brash and impulsive, particularly in the face of a loss, such as to a hated rival.

Im a hockey fan first…Flyers Fan second. In my world Crosby is their to be hated by the Flyers faithful. I love hearing all the boos for our guys when in Pittsburgh. These games are what makes hockey awesome. But I dont want to see anyone laying on the ice from a cheap shot. And the Malkins, Girouxs, Crosbys..etc…Need to rise above that crap….

Thats what makes a great hockey player legendary….

IMO