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Is Sidney Crosby Finally The Greatest Pittsburgh Penguin of All-Time (Gasp)?

Ken Campbell
Oct 16, 2024
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With Crosby on the precipice of another all-time milestone, it's probably time to discuss whether he's a greater Pittsburgh Penguin than Lemieux and Jagr, says Ken Campbell.

With Crosby on the precipice of another all-time milestone, it's probably time to discuss whether he's a greater Pittsburgh Penguin than Lemieux and Jagr, says Ken Campbell.
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If Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby decides to retire at the age of 39 after his current contract expires in 2026-27, there is no doubt he'll go down as one of the greatest players the NHL and game has ever seen. Unfortunately, that might not even make him the greatest on his own team.

Or perhaps it does. With Crosby one point away from 1,600 for his career, is it not time to at least have the conversation about the possibility of Crosby finishing ahead of Mario Lemieux among the Penguins' all-time greats?

Believe it or not, there's a case that can be made. Here's more in today's video column:

With Crosby on the precipice of another all-time milestone, it's probably time to discuss whether he's a greater Pittsburgh Penguin than Lemieux and Jagr, says Ken Campbell.

(Can't see the video? Click here.)

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