Perhaps that’s why the topic was on the minds of multiple readers when this week’s call for mailbag questions went out. There were also queries on all kinds of different Olympic themes, plus Patrik Laine’s future, the slumping Tampa Bay Lightning, Sidney Crosby trade watch, the NHL’s next big prankster and much more.

Paul Maurice must have known what he was doing when speaking of Sidney Crosby’s iconic duo, amid rumors of a trade to join Brad Marchand and the Florida Panthers.

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby reached the biggest possible milestone as a member of the franchise, further cementing his legacy in Pittsburgh. The Penguins superstar became the franchise’s all-time points leader — regular season and playoffs combined — during Tuesday’s 5–1 win over the Vancouver Canucks at PPG Paints Arena.

Sidney Crosby took time to recognize Jaromir Jagr after the former Pittsburgh Penguins forward released his new autobiography.

Crosby scored in a third straight game Tuesday to reach 1,896 points (700 goals, 1,196 assists) in the regular season and Stanley Cup Playoffs, setting a Penguins record by passing Lemieux (1,895 points; 766 goals, 1,129 assists) for the seventh most total points all-time.

Crosby and Malkin know this could be their final season together, and they're eager to help the Penguins exceed expectations.

Now, Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is close to a major NHL milestone. At 38, he has 1,695 career points, and he needs just five more points to reach 1,700. If he does that, he will be joining an elite list of players, including Wayne Gretzky, Jaromir Jagr, Mark Messier, Gordie Howe, and Mario Lemieux etc.

Sidney Crosby continues to excel in his 21st NHL season, nearing the 1,700-point milestone. Despite his elite performance and proximity to legendary status, Crosby remains grounded, refusing to compare himself to hockey's greatest players.