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Sidney Crosby

Pittsburgh Penguins

1987/08/07 22

5-11 200

Cole Harbour, N.S., Canada

4

the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2005 (1st round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2009 Penguins 68 45 42 87 11 59 12 2 5 0 253

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Sees the ice and anticipates the play exceptionally well. Can blow by defenders with electric quickness. Possesses a strong lower body and is an awesome passer. Leads by example. Is feisty and gritty. Wins face-offs.
Flaws
  • Is somewhat prone to injuries, especially to his lower body, which is a direct result of his gung-ho approach to every game. Needs to better learn how to pace himself.
Career Potential
  • Franchise center.
  • AwardsOlympic Gold Medal2008Stanley Cup2008Played in NHL All-Star2007Played in NHL All-Star2006NHL - Hart Trophy (MVP)2006NHL - Lester B. Pearson Award (Player of the Year selected by the NHLPA)2006NHL - Art Ross Trophy (Leading Scorer)2006NHL - First All-Star Team2006Played in NHL All-Star2005NHL - All-Rookie Team2004Canadian Major Junior - Player of the Year2004Canadian Major Junior - Leading Scorer2004Canadian Major Junior - Canada Post Cup (Three stars)2004Memorial Cup - Ed Chynoweth Award (Leading Scorer)2004Memorial Cup - All-Star Team2004QMJHL - Michel Briere (Most Valuable Player)2004QMJHL - Jean Beliveau Trophy (Leading scorer)2004QMJHL - Playoff MVP2004QMJHL - Telus Offensive Player of the Year2004QMJHL - Michael Bossy Trophy (Top Draft Prospect)2004QMJHL - Paul Dumont Trophy (Personality of the Year)2004QMJHL - First All-Star Team2003Canadian Major Junior - Player of the Year2003Canadian Major Junior - Leading Scorer2003Canadian Major Junior - Rookie of the Year2003QMJHL - Michel Briere (Most Valuable Player)2003Canadian Major Junior - All-Rookie Team2003Canadian Major Junior - First All-Star Team2003QMJHL - Jean Beliveau Trophy (Leading scorer)2003Canadian Major Junior - Canada Post Cup (Three stars)2003QMJHL - Telus Offensive Player of the Year2003QMJHL - Rookie of the Year2003QMJHL - Michel Bergeron Trophy (Offensive Rookie of the Year)2003QMJHL - Paul Dumont Trophy (Personality of the Year)2003QMJHL - First All-Star Team2003QMJHL - All-Rookie Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

December 7, 2009 Missed 1 game (groin).
December 5, 2009 Groin, day-to-day.
March 5, 2009 Missed 4 games (groin).
February 25, 2009 Groin, day-to-day.
January 18, 2009 Missed 1 game (lower body injury).
January 16, 2009 Lower body injury, day-to-day.
April 6, 2008 Rest, day-to-day.
March 27, 2008 Missed 7 games (right ankle injury).
March 12, 2008 Right ankle injury, day-to-day.
March 4, 2008 Missed 21 games (sprained right ankle).
January 19, 2008 Sprained right ankle, sidelined indefinitely.
July 10, 2007 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Penguins to a five-year contract extension.
November 28, 2006 Missed 3 games (groin).
November 22, 2006 Groin, day-to-day.
February 4, 2006 Missed 1 game (flu).
February 2, 2006 Flu, day-to-day.
November 26, 2005 Left foot injury, day-to-day (didn't miss any games).
September 9, 2005 Signed by the Pittsburgh Penguins to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Trades

July 30, 2005 Drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1st round (1st overall) in 2005.

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