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Originally Posted by FanIn80
Signed a 12-year extension at 25 years old for the exact same dollar amount as his previous contract. Happily leaving millions on the table while committing his entire career to one organization. Has never once held out, asked to be traded, tried to renegotiate, got drunk and punched out a cabbie, etc etc.
33 years old with an 8.7M cap hit for 4 more seasons, and is still considered an absolute steal at that price. Mind-blowing, to say the least.
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There's no player in the league I have ever craved to see in a Flames' jersey than Sid. Even when it's his last season I'll still say the same. The jealousy runs deep that I have for the Pens organization.
Literally everything you want in a franchise player. MVPs galore (both regular and post-season), scoring titles, leadership. No controversy's, no sulking. Makes his linemates better regardless of who they are over the years. A great cap hit to boot.
People used to say Lidstrom was the perfect player on D. For me these days it's definitely Crosby on F. I hate how McDavid has taken some of the limelight from him. Some of it is deserved, sure. But Sid is still IMO the 'perfect' hockey player. Game 7, game on the line and you need a superstar performance? Sid > McD easily.