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May 31, 2007
posted by tommytrump to hockey at 03:43 PM - 13 comments
I'm not sure he is C material but why the hell not? Crosby is one of the few phenoms who is everything he's advertised as. Plus ,he turned a moribund franchise into a contender.( I coulda been a contendah).
posted by sickleguy at 06:07 PM on May 31, 2007
He might be the youngest to be named to the C, but the story does not indicate that he will be the youngest to wear the C. Story indicates that Lecavalier began wearing the C during the season when he was a month older than Crosby is now. With new season not to start for several months (they're not even through with the current one), Crosby will be older than Lecavalier when he officially wears the C in competition. Ah, yes, you're right. It's not really accurate. But it's just good positive superstar pub. C'mon, they couldn't even manage to work it so a Playoff 3rd round elimination overtime would actually stay on the air. They're Muppets. They need the help.
posted by WeedyMcSmokey at 06:07 PM on May 31, 2007
I'm not sure he is C material but why the hell not? Not C material? Give me a break. This guy is a true leader and has the talent and numbers to say what ever he wants on the ice and in the locker room. C material!!(You heard what they said, it's suicide)
posted by PGHTOS at 06:48 PM on May 31, 2007
I just said that,PGHTOS because not every star can be the captain.For years,Mike Modano was Dallas' best player, but as captain he was a bust and gave it up.
posted by sickleguy at 07:40 PM on May 31, 2007
I just said that,PGHTOS because not every star can be the captain.For years,Mike Modano was Dallas' best player, but as captain he was a bust and gave it up. Mike Modano did not give up the Captaincy of the Dallas Stars, he was removed as captain by management.
posted by tommybiden at 07:55 PM on May 31, 2007
the kid certainly has captain worthy numbers but i wonder, even with his great stats, will his word carry much weight with some of the older players on the team
posted by bronxbomber at 08:07 PM on May 31, 2007
What older players. I think the pens Average age is 15!! He is a young kid on a young team and is going to be that leader for years to come. May as well get him started now.
posted by Debo270 at 08:22 AM on June 01, 2007
Crosby is not only the face of the Penguins, he's the face of the NHL. He should be Captain and in the spotlight. If he hits some potholes along the way, he's got Mario right there to help him through it. Good luck kid!!! Is that a penguin on the telly? INTERCOURSE THE PENGUIN!
posted by MGDADDYO at 10:09 AM on June 01, 2007
Intercourse the penguin?! I say, WTF, mate?
posted by jmd82 at 01:30 PM on June 01, 2007
It's just after eight o'clock, and time for the penguin on top of your television set to explode.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 01:46 PM on June 01, 2007
I know I'm new here, but if you're going to understand my sometimes questionable sense of humor, you'll need to watch way more Monty Python, and Bugs Bunny. Intercourse the penguin is a Monty Python reference.
posted by MGDADDYO at 01:54 PM on June 01, 2007
Ah, gotcha. I enjoy that kind of humor, but my pop-culture IQ is about 5 so I miss a lot.
posted by jmd82 at 05:32 PM on June 02, 2007
He might be the youngest to be named to the C, but the story does not indicate that he will be the youngest to wear the C. Story indicates that Lecavalier began wearing the C during the season when he was a month older than Crosby is now. With new season not to start for several months (they're not even through with the current one), Crosby will be older than Lecavalier when he officially wears the C in competition. So, all in all, I think it's nothing, just another attempt by media to make Crosby the next Great One. And he does appear to have those type skills, so he doesn't really need the media's help.