Sidney Crosby's Secret to Longevity | Pittsburgh Penguins News

0:00On September 5th, so Sidney Crosby, the dude still bawling out. He's heading into his 20-second season with the penguins and get this. He's 39 years old. Last season, he dropped 74 points in 68 games leading his team. That's after playing in the Olympics too. It's wild how he's kept his game at such a high level for so long. Gary Roberts, who played with Crosby a while back, was talking about it. He remembers seeing how dedicated Sid was even then. Roberts would show up early, like 8.30 in the morning, and here's someone on the ice. Turns out, it was Crosby, putting in work even after a game the night before. That kind of commitment is next level. Roberts was just amazed by Crosby's skill and his drive. He said it was like Crosby was born with a stick in his hand, always in the right place. Even better in players like Mark Recky and Roberts himself would just sit back and marvel at how good Sid was. It's that natural talent combined with relentless effort. What's also impressive is how Crosby, Malcolm and Latang have stuck together with the penguins

1:05for so many years. Roberts mentioned that leadership group and how it's something special to see them all still performing at a high level together. It speaks volumes about their dedication to the team and the game. It really boils down to that insane work ethic and raw talent. Crosby's commitment to fitness and honing his skills, even when he was younger, is clearly the secret sauce to his enduring career. He set a standard for longevity in the league that's hard to match. That's your update from Pittsburgh Penguins News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.