For the past twenty years, one name has been synonymous with professional hockey: Sidney Crosby.
The Pittsburgh Penguins captain stands as one of the great athletes of his sport, his accolades including two Hart trophies, two Conn Smythe trophies, and three Stanley Cups. Crosby has been one of the pillars of the league for a long time, but what does he do when he’s off the ice?
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In a recent episode of Barstool’s Spittin’ Chiclets podcast, current Pittsburgh Penguins forward Kevin Hayes spoke about his great experience with the legendary captain, stating that “he’s the ultimate professional that I’ve seen.”
He also revealed something a bit … unexpected.
You heard it right. One of the most dominant athletes of the past twenty years enjoys watching birds in his free time.
Fans of both the sport and the podcast took to the comments to react to this surprising news. One of the top comments reads, “One of the greatest hockey players of all time and a birdwatcher 🔥🤣.” I think that sums it up pretty well.
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Other commenters reacted to how sweet this hobby is, with one commentor saying, “Not sure I could like/respect him anymore and then I see this!”
Another commenter remarks, “Why does this oddly make sense?” I find myself asking the same thing.
Whether he’s on the ice obsessing about making plays, or in his backyard obsessing about birds, it seems Sidney Crosby brings the same intensity to both that has brought him all of his success.
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