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This hockey generation's brightest talent has been plagued by concussions. Now, the very style of play that has brought Crosby such success may be heralding the end of his career.
In the era before Crosby entered the NHL, most elite skill players wouldn't go head first into the tough areas of the ice—puck battles along the boards, beating down an icing call, standing in front of the net—but Crosby's aggressive style and fierce determination redefinded what a complete top player could do. And it has cost him.
At just over thirty years of age, Crosby should still be in his most productive years as an NHL top forward. But even with good scoring chances, high minutes played, and a roster of amazing talent surrounding him in Pittsburgh, the numbers don't lie. Despite his amazing accomplishments (three Stanley Cups, two Olympic gold medals, multiple trophies and awards), these days his point totals look more like that of a middle of the pack skater.
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