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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 17 9 7 16 7 31 3 1 2 0 62

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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.
Flaws
  • Could probably stand to shoot the puck more often, so as to take better advantage of his goal-scoring prowess. Is somewhat prone to injury.
Career Potential
  • Franchise center.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

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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