Nathan MacKinnon drops bombshell on Sidney Crosby's ruthless 'welcome to the NHL' moment
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Colorado Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon drops a bombshell revealing Pittsburgh Penguins icon Sidney Crosby's ruthless 'welcome to the NHL' moment that left a lasting impression.
In a interview with Elliotte Friedman, MacKinnon revealed how Crosby welcomed him to the NHL.
Nathan MacKinnon drops bombshell on Sidney Crosby.
Expected to represent Team Canada together once again at the 2026 Olympic Games, MacKinnon and Crosby have a bond that has spanned for many years.
Julien Trekker from Hockey Unplugged writes that in a recent interview with Elliotte Friedman, MacKinnon and Crosby shared a hilarious story that perfectly showcased Crosby's unmatched competitive drive.
"Crosby and MacKinnon have trained together for years in the Maritimes, but didn't know each other that much back in the summer of 2013.
Just days after MacKinnon was drafted first overall by the Avs, they were training on the beach of Prince Edward Island. The 2022 Stanley Cup champion and the Penguins captain needed to do 10 sprints to finish their workout.
Crosby won the first nine, but MacKinnon managed to get a lead in the tenth. As he got closer to the finish line, Crosby tripped him to win the final race." -Trekker
Just days after MacKinnon was drafted first overall by the Avs, they were training on the beach of Prince Edward Island. The 2022 Stanley Cup champion and the Penguins captain needed to do 10 sprints to finish their workout.
Crosby won the first nine, but MacKinnon managed to get a lead in the tenth. As he got closer to the finish line, Crosby tripped him to win the final race." -Trekker
Hear the full story straight from MacKinnon here...
The story highlights not only the strong bond between the players but also their intense drive to win, even in offseason training competitions.
"It also says a lot about Crosby's leadership and humor that make him such a great teammate. He always manages to get the best out of his teammates, on and off the ice." -Trekker
Even if the Penguins heads into the 2025-26 NHL season with the modest expectations, a team led by Crosby should never be underestimated, especially as he aims to build momentum for the Olympics and make the most of what could be his final playoff opportunity with Pittsburgh.
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