Sidney Crosby On Future In The NHL, What It Meant To Re-Sign Malkin & Letang | 32 Thoughts 

Sometimes I forget what an absolute hockey legend Crosby is… he’s in the hall of fame within the hall of fame

Appreciating the moment that we are watching Sidney Crosby reflect in the twilight of his career. Where does the time go?

Appreciate these next 3 seasons Penguins fans. Watching a player like Sidney is a once in a lifetime thing, and he honestly sounds unsure if he's going to continue once his contract is up.

His achievements on the ice are no secret, but one of the things Sid doesn't get enough credit for is professionalism. No trade demands, no lengthy drawn out contract disputes, no drama in the media, and very little on ice controversies or suspensions (besides Methot lol). He just plays hockey and focuses on perfecting his craft. He is a great role model for everyone, not just hockey players.

Just the epitome of professionalism. It is a gift getting to hear him speak in interviews.

I'm pleasantly surprised at how succinct and thoughtful Crosbys answers are. What a class act and smart dude.

As someone living in Pittsburgh, it’s truly amazing what we’ve gotten to witness with this Crosby, Malkin, and Letang era. Too many of us here take it for granted!

sid has aged like fine wine

Best hockey player of my generation. Hockey gods were kind enough to bless us with his presence on and off the ice. A true Canadian legend. Slap me silly Sidney!

Not a single season below point per game, usually way above that. I remember when he came back from the concussion and tore up the league. Malkin also only 1 or 2 seasons barely below PPG. These guys are legends, happy to see them stay together. Letang also, so great to watch him play, the chemistry and skill is special.

One of the legends. Stupendous, humble, and gifted. A treasure to the game

As Penguins fan, it's obvious that I wanna see him and the boys win one more before he retires. But I think a lot of hockey fans too would like to see Sid as the captain of a veteran team hoist it one more time. When he lost in 08 it was a story line series of the young up and comers against a grizzled veteran team. There'd just something poetic about him going out on top as the grizzled veteran team against one of the up and coming young teams.

Crosby is one of a kind. We gonna talk about him like our parents talk about Lafleur, Richard, Beliveau, Howe, Orr. What a true legend. Cant wait for the movie! Go Crosby!

Man will go down as one of the greatest of hockey legends. So happy we get to see him at this point in his career when it almost got ended early with head injuries

A total class act! What a gift to the hockey world. Thank you Syd from Moncton NB

Hard to believe Sid the Kid is 35 yrs old

Hearing Sid make it clear that he isn't sure that he'll be playing longer than 3 years is so crazy and sad. I swear he just got into the league, wow.

I so love my Nova Scotia Penguin. I've watched Sid play since he was young fella, and he's always been the star in the sky that shines bright on and off the ice. #LetsGoPens

I was 4 when I first saw him play, 5 when he started in the NHL. This guy's been my idol for how is he is both on and off the ice. For every Canadian, you feel like you know him personally, and living in Nova Scotia for university, it's unfathomable just how big he is in every single community, inspiring every single generation of kids within. When I'm 25 and he retires, a part of me will die, I swear. The greatest of all time, no doubt.

This guy is still the best player in the league in my books. Most complete player. There's more skilled guys but in a game 7 if I can pick one player it's this dude

Man am I not a fan of penguin fans, but it’s hard to understate the career of Crosby

Genuine interview. Very professional, very refreshing. Thank you! Good luck

Pittsburgher for life here, so happy we got these 3 together for another 3 years, ONE MORE CUP

Greatest of his generation. Not even a conversation

You could certainly improve the backdrop behind Syd.

One of the best this league has ever seen, he defined a generation, him and ovi. Top 4 all time in my books, up there with Gretzky, Lemieux, Howe

Sydney Crosby exemplifies diplomacy. Not to mention his on ice brilliance. I'm a proud Canadian.

Fell in love with Penguins and hockey when i moved to Pennsylvania from Arizona when i was 12. I’m 43 now and I can’t explain how lucky we are here in Pittsburgh to have had 2 of the biggest legends of the game with Mario and Sid..so many other great players we’ve had the pleasure to watch in a Pens jersey. I’ve also witnessed 5 Championships because of those 2 in large part. It was so difficult watching what Mario had to go through health wise. Sid’s career was in doubt with his head injuries…i can NOT believe he may be retired in 3 yrs from now..where in hell did time go? It seems a bit weird to a lot of people but i know i’m going to cry when it’s over for Sid. I did when Mario retired twice and when Fleury came back in that first game with Vegas, glad i got to go to that game.

A top 5 player in the NHL of all time. A top 3 person. Goes out and plays hard, and gives it 150% every night. 35 years old, can't believe I've watched him through his whole career and the fact that it's getting close to the end here is scary/sad.

There are players that you root for because they are wearing your team's laundry. Sid is one of those that carries himself so well that you root for him in life. He gives back to the fans and to the league, and I feel fortunate to have been witness to his amazing career.

The way he handles himself with class and has so many great leadership qualities parallels to me in many ways Peyton Manning

It's such an honor to watch him all of these years. I've seen him play live many times at the rock.

I am going to be sobbing 😭 buckets when Sid retires, he is such a great captain and player. There won't ever be another player like Sid

Really nice to see a whole bunch of respectful comments. Rare these days. Go Sid!

Legend. Was 10 years old when they won gold 22 now blessed to have been apart of the Crosby era even tho ima big Ovie fan this guys one of the best

Sid and Mario are THE reasons this franchise is so great - 5 Cup Championships in 6 attempts.

When I saw Sidney Crosby for the first time as a 3 year old Swedish boy I immediately became a fan, of not just him but of Pittsburgh sports. I now feel like I have a personal connection to the city, and that is all because of this guy. I’m now 19 and it’s crazy to think about how important this person has been throughout my entire life. It will be odd to see him leave the ice and enter the Hall of Fame.

God I remember reading about this guy back home in the UK. How he was lighting the league up in his first season. Time flies man

I have the utmost respect for this Legend Sid the Kid!!! How truly lucky we are to have watch him grow and become the best player in the world. Amazing man on and off the ice!!!!❤❤❤❤

Fantastic interview by Jeff & Elliotte. Sid has always been guarded (understandably) but I thought he was very honest here. Not explicitly "A, B, C" but some of the inferences are clear.

I think 10 yrs ago a manager at a rink in Colrado told me the Pens were having 2 days of practices before playing Avs,2nd one open to the Public.Couldn't make it,but mgr. said Sidney stayed 3 hrs after practice signing autographs,taking photos.That's Awesome,he's an Ambassador for the Game!

Interesting fact : Crosby, Malkin and Letang have played more than 2 seasons worth of playoff games (a bit less for Letang since he missed the 2015 and 2017 playoffs)

The resigning of Malkin and Letang and among others is very important because of what the Pittsburgh wants to do.Whch is re-tire together and to win together, and perhaps win another Stanley Cup together.And that is the future plans for Pittsburgh. Crosby said that when he retires that he didn’t want to leave anything on the table.

This was a real eye opener, up until now he still was Sid the kid to me, it didn’t seem real when he actually said 3 years left, his career to me seemed to go by lightning fast

When Both Crosby and Ovi retire from the game it will sad because I grew up with these two

im from toronto but went to Pittsburgh for a tournament in maybe 2008? and saw him it was unreal!!!

Guys like Sid got to where he is by never being satisfied with what he's done. His answer that all of the guys want to win another cup is what it's all about. True champions never rest on their past laurels, they are always focued on the next prize.

Absolute legend and class act

When Crosby talks. I listen

unbelievable inspiring interview, thank you!

Great interview, always good to hear from Crosby

spoken like a true friend, teammate, and leader

Whoever's reading this, i pray that whatever you're going through gets better and whatever you're struggling with or worrying about is going to be fine and that everyone has a fantastic day! Amen

Legend of hockey top 5 player in history easily

Getting up everyday and getting to play or do somthing you love what could be better then that” this man said this when he was 14 being interviewed for being a young sensation. Unbelievable he kept that work eithic since then. Thank you for everything Captain Canada.

Mario , Wayne and Sid in that order...👍🇺🇸🍻

God when him and Ovi retire I’m gonna be a ball of emotions

Still one of the greatest to ever do it.

Go penguins

I can see Syd as a good coach and this is the 87th reply.😉

Legend

I love you Crosby!!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Future GM right here if he wants it. What a well spoken hockey mind

I can listen to Sid for as long as he wants to talk.

I wanna see drunk Sidney.

Sid is just one of those class act

This is awesome!! Go sid!!

Kinda weird finally seeing Sid start to age. I swear he looked 25 for years

Respect

Watching Sid play for Rimouski and being from NS myself and got to meet him etc this is the first time I seen the twilight Sid in an interview.Man I’d love to see them Win together just once more but maybe it’s Nate’s time to bring the Cup back to NS in the Future!.Any more Cole Harbour kids coming up?…lol

Crosby’s the goat no doubt about it all around goat good guy on and off the ice

You could easily see that he has matured. I remember him being childish. Crazy how time flies

Class act

Absolute beauty

Absolute beauty. You CANNOT understate this dude's integrity, dedication and class. 'Army' isn't the only guy to describe Sid that way. I'm not a Pens fan but I'd be pumped for him if he were to win again.

Big heart

Crosby is the best hockey player

❤you Sid!!

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Sid!

Crosby's legit as it gets!

He’s def playing more than 3 years by that answer. His whole brand is not giving anything away but I’d guarantee he’ll be the last one to retire out of Malkin and Letang. Maybe I’m being too optimistic but he’s been consistently top 5 at everything his entire career and I don’t see that declining in 3 years. I think if he stays healthy, he won’t have any reason to retire yet.

Puts it into perspective ..this group was put together before Chicago's core and they're still together

Captain Competitive. Great to get the core locked up. Good for MacKinnon on the win.

Sid sounds like he's smoking a pack a day

Good luck this year

Dale 🤠

I don't about anyone else but I would take Crosby over more than half of legend especially when healthy. I hope sid, geno, Tanger wins atleast 1 if not 2 more rings together.

That’s my Dawg !!!

7:13 get a partner that looks at you the way Frieds looks at Crosby

Its a shame we havent seen Crosby, MacKinnon and mcDavid on team Canada

The 🐐

It’ll be a sad day in PBurgh when he retires…just like Lemieux. 😢

The 🐐.

Global on Sunday

Hockey's good will ambassador. I think 3 years is a good plan, he'll not just hang around with his skills diminished. When it is time to go, he'll go. He should go into the hall the day after he hangs up his skates, if I had my way.

Terrible interview!!! You asked him more about other players than himself....One of the GOATS. You guys really dropped the ball here.

Jack, Billy , and Rexella

I hope the NHL does the smart thing, and makes him the head of PR. Sid has went a lifetime of hockey spotlights, and not once, have we had to deal with character flaws. He has conducted himself in a manner that everyone could easily be understood as being envious of. He is a true ambassador to the game of hockey and also how to carry yourself as a man.

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