Does he often get called a clutch finals performer? He gets called one of the best to ever play the game, but specifically a clutch scf performer?
Why is Crosby considered a clutch SCF performer?
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Go watch game 5 of the 2017 Cup run and tell me that he's not a clutch performer. Most important game in that series and he was absolutely dominant.
Or game 6 against the Sharks in 2016 with his dominant primary assist to Letang's GWG + his blocked shot + assist on Hornqvist's empty netter.
Or game 6 against the Sharks in 2016 with his dominant primary assist to Letang's GWG + his blocked shot + assist on Hornqvist's empty netter.
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There some truth to that, only +3 in 25 cup finals games but it's not like he been invisible or a liability. The Olympic golden goal have a lot to do with the clutch when it matter impression. Pittsburgh had multiple great run with a great cast of players, and lead by a great captain. no reason to nit-pick here.
I’ve heard it many times. When taking a player for a game 7, lot of people say Crosby.
Well said. Not invisible, not a liability.
But not some amazing showman that is thrown around when SCF performances are brought up.
Not even sure why people are bringing up McDavid in here. Crosby is a top 5 player of all time and I’m not even questioning his legendary status, just saying he doesn’t really excel in the finals.
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No he didn’t.
Against the Bruins in the past they matched Chara-Seidenberg against Malkin.
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Solid 200’ player that also had to take hard defensive match ups. He was doing a lot more for Pittsburgh than just racking up points.
Hah I'm not denying Crosby's talent, just saying that the "he had the best defenders doubling teaming him" talking point is such a paradox. That's the norm for all the GOAT players. It can't be used as an excuse just because he has SCF series where he personally underperformed
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I guess that's 2 more points then McDavid has scored ever in a Stanley Cups final last game.
Scoring was lower is a big thing.
I'd rather have McDavids line mates last year than 09 and 16 to be honest.
Weird thread all around. First, the premise. I don't think that Crosby's calling card has ever been clutch performance in the finals.
Second, no one bothered to even attempt to define what "clutch" means. The OP vaguely hints at it, but I'd challenge that assumption.
Third, the responses are aggressively swerving the point with some pretty weak defenses. I don't remember those series enough to say one way or another.
Second, no one bothered to even attempt to define what "clutch" means. The OP vaguely hints at it, but I'd challenge that assumption.
Third, the responses are aggressively swerving the point with some pretty weak defenses. I don't remember those series enough to say one way or another.
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Oilers fans only compare McDavid's stats to Crosby, ignoring the fact that one of those centres plays defense while the other always cheats for offense.
It's not always about points, but unfortunately, defense doesn't show up on the stat sheet so you'd actually have to have watched the player play.
It's not always about points, but unfortunately, defense doesn't show up on the stat sheet so you'd actually have to have watched the player play.
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What does "clutch" mean?
Watch a Patrick Kane playoffs highlight reel. I'm sure there's a couple on youtube.....
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It's weird how obsessed Oilers fans are at bringing Crosby down. They can't seem to enjoy the fact their guy is the top dog now and still have to find reasons to downplay Crosby's career.
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In some sports, they only hand out an award for the Finals but Conn Smythe trophy is a whole playoffs award
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Out of the 4 cup finals they were in 2 of them were against Detroit with Zetterberg and Lidstrom completely suffocating Crosby at all times. Would affect anyone's numbers.
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lot of slap fighting in here
the reality is that every scf has its own narrative. prior to literally last year, “production” was not something most people cared about in scf. it’s quite literally something that could only matter if you lost. it’s a 7 game max series. it’s the final narrative. you can actually just evaluate it on a moment to moment basis. who did what when. there was a critical moment - who did what? there’s no need to look at individual stats, projected numbers, quibble over production. it’s usually 5-7 games and you can just remember and evaluate every moment. if you start talking stats, it’s literally only to argue that someone who lost actually did better than the results showed
it’s a unique animal. everything goes out the window. it’s about moments and narrative and someone builds a strong enough case that they win. xGF doesn’t exist. if you like gaudy stats, focus on the regular season, or even the early playoff rounds. the scf has never been about who can put up the best stats
the reality is that every scf has its own narrative. prior to literally last year, “production” was not something most people cared about in scf. it’s quite literally something that could only matter if you lost. it’s a 7 game max series. it’s the final narrative. you can actually just evaluate it on a moment to moment basis. who did what when. there was a critical moment - who did what? there’s no need to look at individual stats, projected numbers, quibble over production. it’s usually 5-7 games and you can just remember and evaluate every moment. if you start talking stats, it’s literally only to argue that someone who lost actually did better than the results showed
it’s a unique animal. everything goes out the window. it’s about moments and narrative and someone builds a strong enough case that they win. xGF doesn’t exist. if you like gaudy stats, focus on the regular season, or even the early playoff rounds. the scf has never been about who can put up the best stats
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I don't think he's considered a SCF performer , just a good playoff performer in general
Never heard him be called this
