Sidney Crosby named captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins. He is considered to be the next Wayne Gretzky. Sidney Crosby became the youngest player to win the NHL scoring title this season and is now the youngest team captain in league history. One of many new records that this up and coming hockey star will be establishing and taking from the great one.The Penguins made this official on May 31st.
Sidney Crosby, centre, notched 120 points in just his second season in the NHL.
(Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press)
"Sidney has done so much for this franchise in his first two seasons, made so much history, that you have to keep reminding yourself that he is only 19 years old," Penguins general manager Ray Shero said on the team's official website.
"It is obvious to all of us — coaches, players, management, staff — that he has grown into the acknowledged leader of the Pittsburgh Penguins. It is only appropriate that he wears the 'C' as team captain.”
Crosby, who won't turn 20 until August, served as an alternate captain while topping the NHL with 120 points (36 goals, 84 assists) in his second season, earning him a nomination for the league's most valuable player award.
"I was always told that age is just a number," Crosby said. "I try not to let it get in the way of anything."
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