Crosby might not be the fastest skater ever (even though he was very fast in his younger days), but overall (including edgework, agility, lateral movement, etc) he's one of the best skaters to ever play the game.
Crosby was always better on a technical level but Ovi was just insane physically. One of the most explosive players I've ever watched. You could vote either way on this one.
agree with thisCrosby was always better on a technical level but Ovi was just insane physically. One of the most explosive players I've ever watched. You could vote either way on this one.
i knew this video was out there...
Like most Crosby/Ovechkin comparisons, Ovechkin's attributes (explosiveness) are more obvious than crosby's subtleties (edgework). the poll could go either way.
6:18 of the video is freakish/pre-high ankle sprain Crosby.
Ovi was the more dynamic skater but I think Crosby was a better skater in just about every other way. More balanced, more agile, more powerful, better edgework. His technical abilities are literally off the charts