NHL EHM: Sidney Crosby in Tampa Bay

[DeToxRox]

If you know hockey, you know Sidney Crosby is the most touted prospect in some time. Wayne Gretzky himself said he could shatter his records. Well, I've also noticed the curiousty of Crosby when it comes to people in NHL EHM, so I am going to chronicle his venture on my team.

Back history: I won the Stanley Cup in 2005 over Colorado in 7 games. Draft time neared, and I was running low on funds, so when Billy Guerin left my team (acquired for Brard Richards, I got a pick in return as well), I realized I needed a boost. Enter the Edmonton Oilers. I decided to mortgage my future, dealing away my 05 first, my 06 first, my 07 first and my 09 first, along with a 2nd and a prospect for Edmontons first and a few extra picks.

So here we are, 2005-06 season, looking to defend out Cup, with Crosby leading the charge.

For now he's going to see time on the second line, centering Jeff Halpern and Cory Stillman.

But, let us venture into the rookie season of Sidney Crosby..

[DeToxRox]

CROSBY INKS DEAL WITH TB

TAMPA BAY, FLA -- Canadian phenom C, Sidney Crosby, formally of Rimouski of the QMJHL, and just recently #1 overall pick of the Tampa Bay Lightning has come to terms on a contract that will make him the leagues youngest player. The contract will pay him 1.2 million the first year, and 1.3 for the next three. Crosby is expected to be the second center on the depth chart behind Lightning Captain, Vincent Lecavalier.

[DeToxRox]

CROSBY'S LEGACY

Many people not familiar with the NHL will wonder why Crosby is so highly touted. Here is a rundown of his accomplishments in the last two seasons:

03: First Internationl Game (World U-20) vs Finland (age 16)
03-04: QMJHL Rookie of the Month for: October, November, December, January, February
03-04: President Cup Winner
03-04: Named to QMJHL All Star Team
03-04: QMJHL Rookie of the Year
03-04: QMJHL Offensive Player of the Year Runner Up
03-04: QMJHL Michel Bergeron Winner
03-04: CHL All Rookie Team
03-04: Fan Player of the Year
04-05: QMJHL Player of the Month: December, February, March
04-05: Selected to Team Cherry for Top Prospects Game
04-05: Presidents Cup Winner
04-05: QMJHL All Star Team
04-05: QMJHL Offensive Player of the Year
04-05: QMJHL Jean Beliveau Winner
04-05: CHL Memorial Cup Runnerup
04-05: CHL Second Team All Star
04-05: Fan Player of the Year
04-05: #1 Overall pick NHL Draft

QMJHL 2003-04: 62 G, 75 A, 137 P, +86
QMJHL 2003-04 Memorial Cup: 1 G, 3 A, +1
QMJHL 2004-05: 84 G, 89 A, 173 P, +124
QMJHL 2004-05 Memorial Cup: 2 G, 3 A, 5 P, +3

[DeToxRox]

CROSBY DEBUTS: NETS TWO

Sidney Crosby failed to disappoint, even though his Lightning fell 4-3 in overtime to the New York Islanders, in a rematch of last years Eastern Conference Final.

Crosby scored Tampa Bay's second and third goals. within 58 seconds of each other. Martin St. Louis assissted on the first, while he also chipped in with an assist on the second, along with Dan Boyle.

Crosby was an even rating for the game, and had an overall rating of 8 for the game.

[General Mike]

Danny, you know I will be reading this bad mofo.

[DeToxRox]

For big games, I'll do more professional looking stuff. For now, here is how the last five games went.

GM 2 vs BUF: 15 minutes, 0 G, 0 A, 0 +/-, 7 rating
GM 3 vs NJD: 15 minutes, 0 G, 0 A, +1, 8 rating
GM 4 vs ANA: 19 minutes, 1 G, 1 A, +2, 8 rating
GM 5 vs PHO: 16 minutes, 0 G, 1 A, -1, 8 rating
GM 6 vs LAK: 19 minutes, 1 G, 1 A, +2, 8 rating

Through six games: 4 G, 3 A, 7 P, +4

Crosby has been shifting between Halpern and Stillman, and St. Louis and Lecaviliar. Chances are he'll be with Marty and Vinny very soon, and for good. We'll see how the month plays out.

[CHEMICAL SOLDIER]

Awesome so far. Looking forward to seeing this young man mature.

[DeToxRox]

thanks Mike, CS.

I'm interested too. His stats have been unreal thus far. The Q might be an offensive league, but he was well beyond anyone else.

[DeToxRox]

GM 7 vs OTA: 20 minutes, 1 G, 1 A, +2, 8 rating
GM 8 vs PHI:17 minutes, 0 G, 0 A, - 1, 7 rating
GM 9 vs FLA: 22 minutes, 1 G, 2 A, +1, 10 rating
GM 10 vs CAR:14 minutes, 1 G, 0 A, +1, 8 rating
GM 11 vs WAS: 17 minutes, 0 G, 0 A, +1, 7 rating
GM 12 vs PHI: 20 minutes, 0 G, 0A, -1, 8 rating

We end the month of October 6-4-1-1, 2 points out of first in the Eastern Conference.

Crosby is 8th in the NHL in goals with 7.

Currently he has 7 G, 6 A, 13 PTs, +7, 7.92 rating

[DeToxRox]

CROSBY WINS FIRST NHL AWARD

TAMPA BAY, FL -- Sidney Crosby, the next big thing in the NHL, the star center of the Tampa Bay Lightning received his first NHL accolade after being named the NHL Rookie of the Month for October. Crosby leads all rookies in goals with 7, and points with 13.

Crosby, as you know, was made the #1 overall pick after Tampa Bay decided to gamble their future firsts all away in landing him. The results have paid dividence thus far for Tampa Bay, as they are only two points out of first, and look poised for another Cup run.

[DeToxRox]

GM 13 vs PHO: 15 minutes, 2 G, 1 A, + 3, 10 rating
GM 14 vs NAS: 21 minutes, 0 G, 0 A, +/- 0, 7 rating
GM 15 vs BOS: 18 minutes, 1 G, 1 A, + 1, 8 rating
GM 16 vs ATL: 10 minutes, 0 G, 0 A, - 1, 7 rating
GM 17 vs WAS: 14 minutes, 0 G, 1 A, +/- 0, 8 rating

We go 3-2 during this stretch to continue in third place. As a team we look solid, but we could use some more depth perhaps. I'll be looking into possible trades as the season goes on.

[sachmo71]

NO ONE can break Gretzky's records in the modern NHL.

Crosby looks like the real deal, though. :)

[CHEMICAL SOLDIER]

Hmmmm....This dynasty might just propel me to thaw the credit card out if the freezer and buy this game.

[DeToxRox]

i have a blast with it. check out karim and johnnys dynasties. those are excellent and cover the game much more indepth then mine. i look forward to reading them whenever the opportunity arises.

[Karim]

Cool idea, DeTox. I'll be reading.

[DeToxRox]

GM 18 vs TOR: 16 minutes, 0 G, 0 A, - 1, 6 rating
GM 19 vs PHI: 18 minutes, 0 G, 2 A, + 2, 8 rating
GM 20 vs ANA: 16 minutes, 1 G, 0 A, + 1, 8 rating
GM 21 vs FLA: 16 minutes, 1 G, 0 A, +/- 0, 8 rating
GM 22 vs NJD: 13 minutes, 0 G, 1 A, + 1, 8 rating

Over the last 7 games, we're 6-0-1, and Crosby has had a lot to do with it. The Calder is almost looking like a shoe in, and so is the Hart, though that will be going to Martin St. Louis, who is lighting opponenets up. Hardware might not stop there, as Dan Boyle looks like a frontrunner for the Norris this season.

[Johnny93g]

I expect Crosby to be Marcel Dionne, Luc Robitaille good, which is really good....Not Gretz of Mario.....

Heres a tip....If you want this dynasty to become a all-time great one...trade Sidney to Toronto ;)

[DeToxRox]

just a dola. i have the season finished, so expect updates tomorrow.

[RPI-Fan]

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Dan Boyle looks like a frontrunner for the Norris this season.

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I'm afraid I can no longer read this dynasty.:)

[DeToxRox]

I am gonna get back into detail in his second year, for now I will summarize what happened in his rookie season. I got carried away and simmed to far, it got all discombobulated. This should get us up to speed.

CROSBY NABS CALDER

Sidney Crosby does it again. How many pieces of hardware does this kid need? Last night at the annual NHL Awards, Sidney Crosby was annointed the Rookie of the Year. The vote wasn't even close, but really it had no reason to be. Crosby beat out Vanek and Andre-Fleury for the honors, after posting a sensational rookie campaign that included 37 goals and 39 assists for 76 points, as well as an unreal plus 43 rating. He had 6 game winning goals, and managed to throw around 44 hits. As an 18 year old in the Stanley Cup playoffs, he played decently, but his stats show otherwise. He was held in check with only a goal and four assists. He played through the Eastern Conference Finals vs the Devils through an injured hip flexor, but soon reaggrivated it vs the Red Wings in the Stanley Cup finals. His loss, mixed in with the loss of Dan Boyle led the Wings to an easy 4-1 series win. All is not lost however, as he looks forward to another sensational year in Tampa Bay.

Other notable Lightning award winners..

Martin St. Louis won the Hart Trophy after an impressive 91 point campaign
Jeff Halpern won the Selke Trophy
Sidney Crosby won the Calder Trophy

All in all, a solid year for the Lightning, though one they know they can approve upon.