You know the NHL season is around the corner when it is Mr. Lemieux’s birthday. This year the start is slightly delayed compared to other years as the Penguins and Lightning play a week from today.
Sidney Crosby might not be ready for the season opener, but he’s been in the news in a good way the past few days. Hockey Canada released the news that Crosby will be on their Olympic roster along with Connor McDavid and Alex Pietrangelo in an early announcement.
Two-time gold medallist Sidney Crosby was one of three players named Monday to Canada's initial roster for the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijinghttps://t.co/RNYXBmn5qG pic.twitter.com/5Ciwf1TrYm
— Hockey Night in Canada (@hockeynight) October 4, 2021
It isn’t a surprise to see Crosby and McDavid here. This will be the first time these generational megastars will join forces on the same team. I hope they get a few shifts together whether on the power play or at even-strength. Hell, watching both of them on the PK would be something else.
Crosby was also named the best player 30 and above by The Athletic
Who are the NHL’s 30 best old guys?
— Sean Gentille (@seangentille) October 4, 2021
- Lots of black and gold.
- Four goalies.
- Zero easy decisions.https://t.co/7RVtmX46Zo
Crosby beat out his Canadian linemates Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand.
Evgeni Malkin came in 27th and Kris Letang at 18th. The top five were Sidney Crosby, Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron, Victor Hedman, and former Penguin Marc-Andre Fleury.
The Penguins will take on the Sabres, who got dialed up 5-1 by the Blue Jackets last night, for their second matchup of the preseason. Here is the lineup.
Penguins vs. Sabres, Round 2!
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) October 5, 2021
Roster for tonight: https://t.co/oTeAfGIvI5 pic.twitter.com/eEHcJvRsJK
Forwards:10 - Drew O'Connor 16 - Jason Zucker 17 - Bryan Rust 20 - Kasper Bjorkqvist 23 - Brock McGinn 36 - Filip Hallander 42 - Kasperi Kapanen 43 - Danton Heinen 53 - Teddy Blueger 57 - Anthony Angello 67 - Radim Zohorna 77 - Jeff Carter
Defensemen:
8 - Brian Dumoulin 28 - Marcus Pettersson 50 - Juuso Riikola 52 - Mark Friedman 58 - Kris Letang 73 - P.O Joseph
Goaltenders:
1 - Casey DeSmith 70 - Louis Domingue