Through the years Sidney Crosby (R) and teammate Patrice Bergeron discuss strategy during a Team Canada practice at the World Junior Hockey Championships at the Gambucci Arena January 3, 2005 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Canada and Russia will meet in the gold medal final January 4. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images) (Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)
Through the years Sidney Crosby #9 of Canada holds the World Junior Championship trophy after Canada defeated Russia 6-1 at the World Junior Hockey Championships on January 4, 2005 at the Ralph Englestad Arena in Grand Forks, North Dakota. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images) (Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)
Through the years Sidney Crosby #87 of the Rimouski Oceanic watches from the bench as his team plays the London Knights during the Memorial Cup Tournament at the John Labatt Centre on May 21, 2005 in London, Ontario. The Knights defeated Oceanic 4-3 in OT. (Photo By Dave Sandford/Getty Images) (Dave Sandford/Getty Images)
Through the years Top hockey prospect Sidney Crosby prepares for an interview in the basement of his house after hearing the results of the NHL draft lottery on July 22, 2005 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The Pittsburgh Penguins won the first overall pick from the lottery, believed to be Crosby in the 2005 NHL draft. (Photo by Mike Dembeck/Getty Images for NHLI) (Mike Dembeck/Getty Images)
Through the years (L-R) Executive Vice President and General Manager Craig Patrick, first overall draft pick Sidney Crosby and Mario Lemieux of the Pittsburgh Penguins pose together during the 2005 National Hockey League Draft on July 30, 2005 at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Through the years (L-R) Mario Lemieux and first overall draft pick Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins pose together for a portrait during the 2005 National Hockey League Draft on July 30, 2005 at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa, Canada. (Photo By Brian Bahr/Getty Images for NHL) (Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Through the years First overall draft pick Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins poses for a portrait during the 2005 National Hockey League Draft on July 30, 2005 at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa, Canada. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images for NHL) (Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Through the years Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby #87 looks on during warmups with Mario Lemieux #66 before a NHL pre season game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Mellon Arena on September 27, 2005 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo By Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Through the years Centers Sidney Crosby #87 and Mario Lemieux #66 of the Pittsburgh Penguins look on against the New Jersey Devils on October 5, 2005 at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Penguins 5-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Through the years Sidney Crosby #87 and Mario Lemieux #66 of the Pittsburgh Penguins are seen in their NHL game against the New Jersey Devils on October 5, 2005 at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Through the years Sidney Crosby (#87) of the Pittsburgh Penguins goes to score against the Carolina Hurricanes during a NHL game on October 7, 2005 at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Carolina won 3-2 in an overtime shootout. (Photo By Grant Halverson/Getty Images) (Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Through the years Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins looks on as the snow falls during warm ups prior to taking on the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL Winter Classic at the Ralph Wilson Stadium on January 1, 2008 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)
Through the years Sidney Crosby #87 of Canada celebrates after scoring the matchwinning goal in overtime during the ice hockey men's gold medal game between USA and Canada on day 17 of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics at Canada Hockey Place on February 28, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)
Through the years Sidney Crosby #87 of Canada waves a national flag following his team's 3-2 overtime victory during the ice hockey men's gold medal game between USA and Canada on day 17 of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics at Canada Hockey Place on February 28, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Through the years (L to R) Dan Boyle #22, Sidney Crosby #87 and Chris Pronger #20 of Canada celebrate with the gold medals won during the ice hockey men's gold medal game between USA and Canada on day 17 of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics at Canada Hockey Place on February 28, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Through the years Hall of Famer Mark Messier and Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins pose with the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award during the red carpet arrivals for the 2010 NHL Awards at the Palms Casino Resort on June 23, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Through the years Sean Avery #16 of the New York Rangers checks Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during their game on November 29, 2010 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
Through the years Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins battles for the puck against Mike Green #52 of the Washington Capitals during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on January 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) (Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
Through the years Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals and Sidney Crosby #81 of the Pittsburgh Penguins are seperated by a referee during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on January 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Washington won 3-1. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Through the years Sidney Crosby #87 of Canada celebrates after scoring his team's second goal in the second period during the Men's Ice Hockey Gold Medal match against Sweden on Day 16 of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at Bolshoy Ice Dome on February 23, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images) (Martin Rose/Getty Images)
Through the years Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Final with a score of 2 to 1 during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Consol Energy Center on May 26, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) (Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Through the years Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates being awarded the Conn Smythe after their 3-1 victory to win the Stanley Cup against the San Jose Sharks in Game Six of the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Final at SAP Center on June 12, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Through the years Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates by hoisting the Stanley Cup after their 3-1 victory to win the Stanley Cup against the San Jose Sharks in Game Six of the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Final at SAP Center on June 12, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Through the years Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates during the Victory Parade and Rally on June 15, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) (Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Through the years Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins poses for a portrait prior to the 2017 Honda NHL All-Star Game at Staples Center on January 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)
Through the years Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates with the Stanley Cup Trophy after they defeated the Nashville Predators 2-0 to win the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Bridgestone Arena on June 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Through the years Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins takes the ice before the first period in Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Philadelphia Flyers at PPG PAINTS Arena on April 11, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) (Justin Berl/Getty Images)
Through the years Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on April 29, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Through the years Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on May 01, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Through the years Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins reacts during the first period in Game One of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Islanders at PPG PAINTS Arena on May 16, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) (Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Through the years Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins handles the puck against the New York Islanders during the second period in Game Five of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena on May 24, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) (Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Through the years Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the New York Islanders in Game Six of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Nassau Coliseum on May 26, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (BRUCE BENNETT/Getty Images)
