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I respectfully disagree--Crosby IS the best overall player in the league--he shows up EVERY game (unlike some other highly talented players who may have more raw talent), has won a Stanley Cup -as captain at an incredibly young age-- scored the winning goal for an olympic gold medal--he has the "it" factor if there ever was one and is easily the most recognized player in the game today.

If sportsmanship is a factor--the guy is the most incredibly well spoken and thoughtful interview--he thinks before he speaks--says all the right things and is rarely not composed. Does he chirp--or badger a ref now and then?--sure--but Gretzky and Lemieux were quite well known for that as well.

I don't know what people want or think--and there are some very good young players coming up in the league--and it is easy to believe that Crosby could be overrated--but man, he is the real deal-- and his accomplishments at 23 (!) are pretty phenomenal.

I'm not even a Pens fan--I hope the Canucks make it also--but my worry is between the pipes. "Lou" has been better in last game or so--but prior has been pretty average. He must be as good as advertised for the Canucks to go the distance. The Sedins and Samuelsson have been pretty awesome--so there is a good chance at least.