The greatest Crosby story you may have never heard..

[@bucknekkid8234]

The first time Sid won the cup, he came to our children's hospital while my young son was admitted. We all were asked to go to a common room and told that there would be no media as Sid did not want a circus, but we were welcome to take any pictures we wanted. My son was the first one to meet him because we were right beside him in the room. I got to hear him talk to his "handlers" and hospital staff. He had a CRAZY busy schedule that day, and this was not an advertised stop. When he was told that he only needed to say hi and shake some kids hands, he pushed back at a very young age and said quietly, "I am here for them and I want to take as much time as they want. I am not in any hurry." My son's name is Van...and he was just 3. It was Sid's birthday and I couldnt help myself, I said to him, "Sid the Kid meet Van the man." He got a chuckle. He was gentle, genuinely caring and mature way beyond his years. I learned 2 things that day...first was that he is a genuine, humble, selfless and caring person. Second is that depending on the camera angle, I am just fat enough to completely cover the stanley cup in a picture...like it was never there. My now 15 year old son reminds me of that fact.

[@farfignewton3772]

This is the best thing I've read in a good long while, thank you for sharing it!

[@markmearth1]

Great personal story! ❤

[@MrJayehawk]

That hit me, right in the feels. You don't have to be a Pens fan to appreciate the way Crosby has played as well as the way he has carried himself as an ambassador for the game. Well done.

[@jackoakes1998]

That's our captain. Wow absolute class.

[@SSNESS]

Eric Lindros was better

[@jackoakes1998]

@@SSNESS 😂

[@dr.reason7776]

@@SSNESS Hahaha

[@daltondrouillard9308]

@@SSNESS Omg LOL

[@jamesfox3478]

I totally agree!!

[@JessieArmy]

As a Veteran this just made me cry like a baby. I’ve been a Crosby fan since I got into hockey in 2009. I am a Bruins fan but Crosby is my favorite. Such a class act!

[@petermozuraitis5219]

Another angle to this story that shows how much class Sid has is the fact that each player who won the Stanley Cup gets one day with it to celebrate. Often they’ll throw a parade in their small town to celebrate it, take it to the cottage or go boating with it to spend a day with friends and family, but Sid wanted to share it with as many people as possible. Leaving that childrens hospital he asked “what else should we do with it” but it seems like he meant “who else can we share this with” . So much class and dignity it’s almost indescribable

[@6BfMV2]

Imagine if he didn't miss nearly two years in his prime because of concussions... One of the greatest of alltime in my opinion.

[@boltinabottle6307]

You really don't need to say IMO here, it's hardly even subjective anymore. Sid is an all time great, and I will gladly accept this as a FACT!

[@tinman4486]

Mario Lemieux….. just imagine if injuries didn’t exist

[@steve8803]

@Enea T. Crosby is amazing. But McDavid is the best since Lemieux.

[@timlaw1612]

@@steve8803 not even close in completeness of player and consistency!! Yet

[@steve8803]

@@timlaw1612 way better than Crosby ever was. As for consistency, he has gotten better and better every year.

[@zeedee1739]

sid is class

[@SSNESS]

He’ll never retire

[@user-pm3bx2ee4q]

People criticize him for being boring and a whiner but the dude has been nothing but a solid player and ambassador to the game his entire career. No drama, no scandals, no BS just pure gold. Check out the story of him hanging out with some kid he met on an outdoor ring one day in Tremblant. Sid dragged his GF along when the kid wanted to show Sid the rink indoor rink he works at. Sid’s the real deal and all Canadians should be proud

[@jdowell2009]

He gave a kid I coached his all star jersey somewhere around 2012 after the boys father died in a skiing accident, no fanfare or news stories, just a good deed by a genuinely good man. I know some guys that know him well and he really is that guy.

[@crush42mash6]

Look at the faces of those seniors! Absolutely beautiful moment for sure choked me up.

[@DavidIoffreda]

Not even a Pens fan but I adore Crosby. Such a class act.

[@xhead75]

Same here.

[@CJMattias]

What, you think only penguins fans can respect one of the goats? I'm sure 95% of real hockey fans in general will have a lot of respect for him

[@DavidIoffreda]

​@@CJMattias I've noticed a number of Caps fans who don't but its not that deep

[@jamesfox3478]

I've heard this story numerous times and it never gets old and is always emotional. This kid is the epitome of a role model. He also has his little Penguins foundation where he outfits kids head to toe with hockey equipment, he also has his own suite at PPG Paint Arena where he gives free tickets to disadvantaged kids/charitable groups. I am sooo glad he was drafted and hopefully plays his entire career for the Penguins! (My favorite Pro Hockey Team)!

[@v4v819]

Hope he doesn't outfit the kids heat to toe himself though or that be suspect, bruhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@flyer26]

As a Flyers fan, Crosby is a class act. What a legend

[@flyer26]

@Stevo Exactly! I haven't met a rude Penguins fan yet. Everyone is so nice!

[@pt93music]

It's a shame that Pittsburgh has been struggling all season because Sidney has been absolutely incredible. It's actually fucking nuts that he can still put out the minutes, the goals, the assists, and his overall playmaking ability as well as he can this late in his career. Sid could hang it up soon, or keep playing for another 10 years the way he's playing now. We're truly lucky to get to see his career and all that he's contributed to the sport over the last 18 years.

[@jackoakes1998]

Hextall kinda really fucked things with a massive majority of the moves he's made. Definitely closing the window for this team way faster than it should have. He has no direction of the team and when the front office is complete lost it trickles down to the staff and players being lost too

[@theodorebelmont7922]

Call me crazy but I think Sid may retire after his contract expires

[@jackoakes1998]

@@theodorebelmont7922 he basically said he was going to do your definitely not crazy. With the direction Hextall put this team I wouldn't blame him if he wanted to

[@sand5570]

he did especially well last night

[@fleatactical7390]

Like Jagr!

[@RLSteffler]

Just like others have said, to even think of running the man's hand over his hero's name shows the care and compassion that Sid has for others. His way of celebrating was to share it with people and he wanted *everybody* to be involved.

[@irafair3015]

I've always have been a Crosby fan and I can't understand why some people hate on him so much. He's a great person that has been great for the sport of hockey.

[@BauerBorn]

I don’t think people realize how YOUNG he is in life. In hockey, he’s on his last handful of seasons but for him to be 29 and to do what he did in this story is a true testament of his character. Sid is a legend and I feel spoiled to have gotten to watch him, Bergeron, Ovechkin and many more over the course of their entire careers

[@c.s.7097]

mentorship xan be a helluva thing. imagine a community, or all a society acting this way

[@ja-cobin]

the ability not to get flustered, or make or a joke, or just barge in the room anyway, and just totally understand the most valuable thing he could have possibly offered that man, which requires at least a little understanding of blindness and a total ability to step out of self importance, and think oh yeah, there are a bunch of habs teams on the cup that this guy will know and i can let him feel the exact name of his favourite player. Extremely selfless. Amazing Sid.

[@Jetty-g6e]

I remember the NHL strike during 2004 - 2005, Crosby was a stand up guy trying to get it settled. He stood with players from other teams that he didn't necessarily get along with on the ice. But what was most important was to move forward and keep the game going. That was more important than "on-ice " differences. I'll always remember him for that.

[@kosmicwizard]

Thanks for the story, that's beautiful. It made me cry.

[@DaRadicalCavy]

As a disabled person and life long pens fan (growing up alongside Sid's career) Crosby is one of my Heros. He is just always doing incredible stuff for disabled folk be it due to cancer, accidents, age or whatever. It's never to serve himself good PR either It's always genuine and he thinks of thinks that I know for a fact 99% of people just wouldn't such as finding and tracing Rocket's name. Something so simply but so many just wouldn't have the understanding or compassion on such a deep level to think of it.

[@xhead75]

Dang that just made me cry a lot. What a fantastic story.

[@frankcastle3971]

He's one of my favorite players of all time, and just goes to show you how great he is and how humble he is. I grew up in Boston my whole life and I have always been a Penguins fan since I was a little kid.

[@HearMeOutGuy]

wow, absolutely did not expect to get emotional from this story.

[@KevinTillman1964]

"A hockey player visited me today. Nice looking boy, gave me a hug" Said my elderly mother while i was visiting her at the Veterans hospital in Halifax. Wait a sec.... I knew Sid was doing his visits that day. I told her that was a big deal. Back to her story about how bad the food was :)

[@bigmeech2912]

'seemed like a nice boy, now back to that damned meatloaf'.😀

[@gene6867]

I read this story before, but I still found it an emotional story. Very classy

[@theadventuresofjimmycrapol8827]

What a great story. Time and time again, you hear stories like this and most of the time, they are NHLers.

[@boltinabottle6307]

It's never the ASMR titled videos that actually manage to give you an ASMR chill/tingle. Great video! Sid is the man. We need to appreciate guys like him and Stammer while they're still playing. Despite suffering through very traumatic injuries, they were able to come back like it never happened. That's not luck or skill. That's HARD ass work and determination.

[@itaintobeezy]

Wow that is beautiful

[@IusedtohaveausernameIliked]

Cool story bro. I mean, really, cool story. I'm not even a Penguins fan but I still have respect for Sid. What a class act.

[@willmears1111]

What a fantastic player and human being.

[@pug335]

Thank you sir for sharing this, you're right, I and probably most have never heard this before. It definitely tugged at my feels and no surprise at all coming from one of the humblest greatest hockey role models on and off the ice of all time!! Huge Pens fan and thankful to have also been able to watch him grow lead and excel over the years!

[@bonnieboswell6607]

that is the very best hockey story I have every heard. It brought tears to my eyes. What a gift to have given that man.

[@brentmichalak3895]

Such a class act. One of the greatest players of all time. Privileged to have watched him play

[@mileyroses35]

captain canada. golden goal, always love this man

[@user-dl3pe3nr1s]

That made me tear up a bit. What a story. Thanks for sharing

[@stinkypoke1542]

1:24 Imagine if he said: "Who's Joe?" "Joe Mama"

[@dmxfury]

Ok with all the seriousness of the replies, this was a much needed laugh. Well done

[@okcollege9966]

Mine too, so glad to find your channel and subscribe, after watching a different video and then to find out we share a favourite player

[@ChristopherClause]

Absolutely loved this! Well done. Sid is such a role model not only for all men but for Canadians as well.

[@theodorebelmont7922]

Crosby is the gold standard. Nothing but respect for him and he's earned it

[@TheBabaYagas]

I didn’t know this story. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@tracyproto5671]

Wow. Gave me goosebumps. Genuine good guy.

[@PerfectCell9]

He’s by far my favourite player too man.. such a great playmaker and thats how I loved to play when I did. Class act and just knows how to win. Period.

[@NifeOO4niff]

That's what makes Sid different. He didn't WANT that moment to go viral. He just wanted to do it

[@markmearth1]

Yes. Agree totally.

[@fleatactical7390]

LOL bless that old guy for apologizing for being a Habs fan. Great story. Thanks for sharing it! I won't be surprised if we hear more stories like this as he enters the zenith of his career.

[@steve8803]

Crosby grew up a habs fan. He actually hoped the habs would get the pick that drafted him. But instead, Habs got #5 which ended up being Carey Price.

[@risksikrikak903]

I always said there is something abt Crosby that makes him outstanding.The same as I felt abt LeMieux and Gretzky.Just clean cut humble Canadian boys that know how to win but as team players always.

[@richvail7551]

That’s a tear jerker for sure. A good heart for sure.

[@martyschrader]

Yea, Crosby! What a class act. The rest of the league could learn from this guy.

[@steveerickson145]

Awesome Story! I was lucky enough to get to know him here @ Shattuck when he went to school here! Great Kid and Awesome Family!!! Rooster

[@HISHAM931]

Crosby has been the consummate professional his whole career. There has never been a single negative media piece about him. He’s a hockey player before anything. I really can’t think of any other top-end professional athlete who has been so ultra consistent with his off-ice and on-ice image.

[@andrewkratz226]

Great post, great story. Nothing better than hearing great stories like this about the greats

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

Say great again. I dare you. 🤬

[@sctvfan1313]

I love this story. First time hearing this and I thought I was a huge Penguins fan. Thank you for sharing this

[@EarlofSedgewick]

Thank you for highlighting this moment

[@CapitulationTrader]

Didn’t plan on a few tears just now. Thanks for the story

[@xTheFly]

What a great story. What a class act. Speaking of being a Canadiens fan, wasn't Sid wearing a Habs jersey as a little kid in the beginning of this vid?

[@gastondeveaux3783]

I believe his father was drafted by the Habs. Never played in the NHL though. Did I get that right ?

[@DropthePuckHockey]

Being a pens fan my whole life, Sid is one of the main reasons I love hockey so much! Unreal player and amazing person off the ice as well

[@aaronhow2568]

That is true class! Thank you for what you do on and off the ice, Sidney Crosby. :)

[@mgdken]

love this

[@drosie1214]

Never have heard that story. Another great post!

[@kathleentaylor3198]

Just a lovely man and an extraordinary hockey player.

[@LeMax005]

Wow!! Sid is in a special group of human! Also one of the greatest one to ever play the game! 👌🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@stevenkunzer9027]

I got back into the NHL big time in 2022, and it was really cool to see Sid at the Xcel have a 4 point night.

[@jamessimon3433]

Im not surprised one bit. I saw an obscure video of him speaking about the youth team that was in that bus accident. Tremendous character and faith Crosby has.

[@1979voice]

Fantastic story . That's amazing!

[@StonedSpagooter]

The fact that his attitude in the first season in the league with the world on his shoulders is the only negative thing anyone can say about him speaks VOLUMES. He is the perfect hockey player.

[@doraritias5415]

golden goal is one of the most legendary hockey moments of all time 'YEAH YEAH YEAH"

[@capt.danieldavidson6291]

Powerful in the most humbling way! Top Shelf Sid; Too Shelf.

[@soup8080]

sid is an absolute class act. he knows the history behind the cup. he knew richard's name was on it. he humbled himself and showed Joe a legendary slice of history

[@TetronInvest]

Love your channel bro, great video, just gained even more respect for Sid

[@itsmaica]

Dang!! Respect Sid even more after learning that!!! 💪👏

[@mursuka80]

What a great man and tremendous hockey player. In that order.

[@Fishbone8891]

Hockey players are some of the best human beings in sports. No ego, all humility.

[@fnregistration]

Caps fan here. Never hated Sid, just rooted against the Pens of course. Gonna miss Sid when his playing days are over. Class, 100% class.

[@Childofbhaal]

Pens fan and feel the same about Ovi. Incredible player and a humble beast. I really hope he goes on to break the goal record 👍

[@bruceroberts2407]

This melts my frozen heart!

[@tatovive]

I am so glad that I got to watch Crosby and Lemieux. Classy guys, no bologna. Pittsburgh was really lucky to have Lemieux. I feel that because of him they’ve been consistent for 30 years. No weirdness just damn good hockey

[@niceguy91320]

That's pretty cool. As a vet & Pens fan eye's almost watered.

[@tristancollura375]

Sid is the definition of class👏

[@promig9468]

Great guy..so caring and typically Canadian

[@VerlyLS]

As a Habs fan, I sometimes hated Crosby because thats what you have do with great players playing agaisnt your team but I will never forget Sid's first shootout goal and how high that water bottle flew. I however think we all have to respect his love of the game, part of me wish we had the chance to see him wear the blue blanc rouge.

[@loichansduskic6545]

Sid's the best, forever my favorite player !

[@jacobhulbert2502]

Awesome video man!

[@nextmanupNMU]

Thanks!

[@ripapa6355]

One year later and this, and Sid, are aging beautifully.

[@FredrikNHL]

what a hard worker and winner crosby is!

[@tomgavinski4080]

He is a class act and a great player and still going great a wonderful human being

[@Jay-py1ow]

Crosby will always be my favourite player 🙌

[@stewstyle]

Gotta love Sid! Named my dog after him and she just passed away last month. They even had the same birthday.

[@keeganstacey6313]

Sorry for your loss

[@markmearth1]

Admittedly, I am a big Sidney Crosby fan. I deeply admire his style of play and incredible skill. I have 2 Sidney Crosby stories from what I believe are very credible sources: 1. A lady from Sidney's hometown in Nova Scotia where a childrens' hockey camp is held in the summers. Her son played ice hockey there and she witnessed this herself. Sidney was spending his allotted time with the young hockey players on the ice. Chatting, doing photos with them, giving signatures, etc. Sidney's assistants/entourage/handlers then pointed out the time and told Sidney that they have to go. (I don't know if it was a media thing next, a business thing, awaiting travel itinerary), Sidney was like "NO, I am busy with the children". He had an idea or heart feeling that the children had not had their proper fulfilled time with Sidney, yet. I guess this went on a few times.... Sidney's stance was "THIS is the important thing.... These children are the most important thing right now. Beautiful story. The way that my source, a fellow Canadian that I was working with, in central Canada, told it to me, seemed totally LEGIT. I was moved. I love kids. And hockey. ❤ 2nd story. Teammates Sidney Crosby and Evgeny Malkin were both playing for their respective teams in the Winter Olympics, which were held in Russia that year. Canada won the Gold medal that year, over Sweden (Silver), and Russia, unfortunately, underperformed that year, despite the contests being played in their homeland. Then, later, as the preparations were beginning for the upcoming season, the first instance when Crosby and Malkin were in their Penguins locker room together, Crosby immediately and sincerely said to Malkin, something to the effect of "Evgeny, I am SO sorry that you were not able to get the Gold medal in your homeland". Story Shared to me from a believable Russian hockey source/friend. I am an "average Joe", I am not able to mix with real "players", but I believe both these sources, and these 2 stories seem really consistent with the Stanley Cup story. Hopefully, I can meet Sid one day. I deeply appreciate his talent and how he has represented Canadian hockey in the NHL and International events. ❤ Sorry for the length of my comment, guys. Sincerely, Mark M., a huge hockey fan, from Winnipeg, Canada. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🥅🏒

[@markmearth1]

Actually, am a HUGE Sidney Crosby fan. ❤🥅🏒🇨🇦😊

[@guitarlab7772]

Sid is amazing, on and off the ice.

[@jimgray3346]

My favorite Sid story is him asking Pascal Dupuis to open his garage door one night after dinner because he came in that way in the afternoon when it was open. The dude is insane and brilliant

[@gcnd9031]

Great story. As much as I want to, it's tough to dislike Sid.

[@HappyHalBallard]

Oh my goodness what a wonderful story...

[@coastaku1954]

I'm not a Penguins fan at all, I love the Leafs, but wow that is a ton of class~ Sidney Crosby is such a nice guy, I don't think there is any hockey fan who hates him, just like Gretzky or Howe

[@matthewmalagari2465]

Flyer and some ranger fans have a special hatred for him in particular. Most other places like Washington now just have a healthy amount of respect for the guy

[@coastaku1954]

@@matthewmalagari2465 Well the Flyers can go fuck themselves, he's a great guy!

[@MicBergsma]

He is the man!

[@applebitefool]

Maurice would have been proud. Two of the greatest captains in any sport.

[@officalatom4055]

Coming from a blues fan, Crosby is a legend

[@donatodipietrantonio5887]

Wow... class act. I seem to have something in my eye making it water...

[@boborris1317]

Absolute beauty

[@swr420]

That's a refreshing way to look at a great players career. Instead of putting him on lists and talking about who has more championships. Good to see some appreciation for once.

[@teamelitediamonds6362]

See I'm a die hard Flyers fan (alot of dying lately) But while I hate Sid the player (because he's not on my team) I have always had tremendous respect for him as Sid the person. He's one of the few players I'd wait in line to get an autograph from. Too bad he doesn't sign in Philly much......he's a class act

[@HumanTrooper]

That's an awesome story.