21 Years After Being Drafted By Pittsburgh, Crosby Is A Top-5 NHL Player Of All Time - With Room To Climb

Sidney Crosby was drafted first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins on July 30, 2005, and 21 years later is considered a top-5 NHL player of all time. During his career, he has led Pittsburgh to three Stanley Cup championships (2009, 2016, and 2017), while also winning two Olympic gold medals and multiple other international titles. The article argues that Crosby, who was mentored early in his career by Mario Lemieux, still has room to climb further in the all-time rankings.