[Lefty Noob]

Sidney Crosby was named Penguins captain today, becoming the youngest player in NHL history to ever don the coveted 'C'. According to the Associated Press, "The Pittsburgh Penguins gave Crosby the long-anticipated title on Thursday, months after they initially wanted to do so... At the all-star break in January, general manager Ray Shero asked Crosby if he wanted to take on the responsibility of being a team captain while still a teenager. With the Penguins streaking at the time, Crosby didn't feel the timing was right. Now, he does."

Great move. We all know that Crosby, though young, is the heart and soul of that team. He deserves to wear the 'C'.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Sidney Crosby was named Penguins captain today, becoming the youngest player in NHL history to ever don the coveted 'C'. According to the Associated Press, "The Pittsburgh Penguins gave Crosby the long-anticipated title on Thursday, months after they initially wanted to do so... At the all-star break in January, general manager Ray Shero asked Crosby if he wanted to take on the responsibility of being a team captain while still a teenager. With the Penguins streaking at the time, Crosby didn't feel the timing was right. Now, he does."

Great move. We all know that Crosby, though young, is the heart and soul of that team. He deserves to wear the 'C'.

wow, the kid looks like he has leadership potential...can we sign him as a GTG Mod?...just asking..

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

wow, the kid looks like he has leadership potential...can we sign him as a GTG Mod?...just asking..

I dunno. Guess we'd have to see if he can waste an entire afternoon pretending like he's working in an office or something first.

In all seriousness, though, I love the move. I just hope some of the veteran players don't get a bee in their bonnets about it, since he's so young. Crosby is the Penguins right now. He's the new Mario, the face of the franchise. And hopefully he can stay such for a long, long time.

[LSC9901]

OUCH ... that hurt.....

[MJHMarc]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Sidney Crosby was named Penguins captain today, becoming the youngest player in NHL history to ever don the coveted 'C'. According to the Associated Press, "The Pittsburgh Penguins gave Crosby the long-anticipated title on Thursday, months after they initially wanted to do so... At the all-star break in January, general manager Ray Shero asked Crosby if he wanted to take on the responsibility of being a team captain while still a teenager. With the Penguins streaking at the time, Crosby didn't feel the timing was right. Now, he does."

Great move. We all know that Crosby, though young, is the heart and soul of that team. He deserves to wear the 'C'.

I agree, he deserves to wear the C, just like Mario.

[blueandwhite]

I'm drawing a blank - who wore the C last season?
No one?
He is the obvious choice, isn't he?

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by blueandwhite

I'm drawing a blank - who wore the C last season?
No one?
He is the obvious choice, isn't he?

No one wore the C last year. They wanted Crosby to do it midseason, but he declined until just now. Not sure what changed his mind, but there it is.

[ThePundit]

I thought he was Captain, already. No great shock, here.