Pittsburgh Penguins' Nicknames: Fun & Famous

0:00It's March 25th. This is NHL News today, AI-powered updates on your team. I'm Cory with the story. Every Pittsburgh Penguins player ends up with a nickname over their career, but some stand out for their creativity across the team's 58-year history. Stars like Mario Lemieux, earned Super Mario from the video game character, Le Magnifique for his French roots and skill, and Ace just to annoy him. Cindy Crosby picked up Daryl from the name on his junior hockey glove cuff. Locker Room banter often sparts the best ones. Paul Bissonette became Biznasty for his trash talk, and fights during his time with the team's minor league affiliate. Nick Buchstad got stuck with rotisserie chicken after skipping dinner to grab one from the store. Matt Cullen was simply dead, since at 42 he was old enough to father the youngest teammates. Fans and players themselves chime in too. Bo Bennett was sunshine, a nod to a movie character from his California home. James Neal turned Lazy into a badge after a teammate's tweet.

1:00Brooks or P candid out hits like Free Candy at a parade. Self-made nicknames add fun, like Max Talbot calling himself Superstar for McCark commercial. Jeff Zackoff invented Tishy for Beauty and Mr. Game 1 after one key playoff win. Fans dubbed Teddy Bluger, the Boogie Woogie Bluger, Boy and Johan Hedberg Moose for his helmet arc. These monitors bring personality to the penguins, sticking around long after jerseys are hung up.