Sidney Crosby on Saturday became the first player in Penguins history to play in 1,000 regular season games with the team.
Throughout the day, the Penguins have been sharing video messages from former and current teammates, youth players, and more congratulating Crosby for reaching the milestone.
CURRENT AND FORMER TEAMMATES
Sid, you’re aging like a fine Bordeaux… with a touch of gray. pic.twitter.com/HngCfmp0MH
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 20, 2021
Talbot to Crosby on his upcoming 1,000 games milestone: “Enjoy tonight… and get back to work.” pic.twitter.com/S26H48LSwF
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 20, 2021
"A better person than player." 🥺 pic.twitter.com/rDTMNI1KVU
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 20, 2021
Rusty’s got his eyes on the prize…
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 21, 2021
“Obviously, you’ve got a lot left in you. Let’s try and get one more.”
We’re all in on that plan. pic.twitter.com/WqhkRxtkJo
Way to go, Sid.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 21, 2021
From: Mario pic.twitter.com/IQQLnGdUNM
Time flew by, but the pucks didn’t (according to Marc-Andre Fleury). pic.twitter.com/DxJulaNxrZ
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 21, 2021
Letang to Crosby: “You’re going to be my friend forever.” 🥺 pic.twitter.com/Bn7AunOzIa
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 21, 2021
I want more goals for you, more points, more games... And of course, more Cups.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 21, 2021
We want that too, Geno.
This one will hit you right in the feels ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/iUM2Fwx0t5
Expectations are sky high when Trevor Daley is on the hockey ops staff. No pressure, Sid. pic.twitter.com/vbicw6ntez
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 21, 2021
Guentzel to Crosby: “It’s truly been an honor to be a part of some of these games.” pic.twitter.com/jCoAViGj4p
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 21, 2021
Orpik to Crosby: “It was a pleasure playing with you, not so much fun playing against you.” pic.twitter.com/iGawH6VZ5p
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 21, 2021
Hagelin to Crosby: “Many more accomplishments to come, but for tonight, enjoy this one.” pic.twitter.com/iMe5iJXWyN
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 21, 2021
16 years of great hockey and great achievements. Here’s to 16 more! pic.twitter.com/CowHIzconR
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 21, 2021
OTHER CURRENT AND FORMER NHL PLAYERS
A rivalry steeped in respect. pic.twitter.com/sxcRd2a8m4
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 21, 2021
Mr. McDavid honors Mr. Crosby. Very formal stuff. pic.twitter.com/Yoefwtcjfn
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 21, 2021
Sidney Crosby, ‘the ultimate competitor’.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 21, 2021
We’ll agree with Bergeron on that! pic.twitter.com/KqaWZeQy7j
From sharing the international stage to the NHL stage, John Tavares is inspired. pic.twitter.com/E6uBKRy62G
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 21, 2021
A message from Crosby’s favorite player to ours ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/1ZGPsiXypi
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 21, 2021
It wouldn’t be 1,000 games without a joke about the Flyers... pic.twitter.com/5XR5y6yZ3Z
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 21, 2021
Congratulations to a ‘great leader’ on 1,000 games, from ⅓ of the HBK line. pic.twitter.com/WSbOlbMmyV
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 21, 2021
A great person.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 21, 2021
A big leader.
A great friend.
It’s as simple as that. pic.twitter.com/zXrvqUrZ4C
COACHES
Find yourself a coach that talks about you like Coach Sullivan talks about Sidney Crosby. pic.twitter.com/0JKHWwnZES
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 21, 2021
“I actually want to thank you... You made me a better coach.” pic.twitter.com/pkbevxie9C
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 21, 2021
Recchi on Crosby’s milestone of 1,000 NHL games: “I remember the first one like it was yesterday.”
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 21, 2021
Us too, Rex, us too. pic.twitter.com/Q3wpm3g830
FAMILY
It took 20 tries without crying, but they made it!
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 21, 2021
To Sidney, from Mom and Dad pic.twitter.com/7fUC6X3cZY
Proud sister moment 💛 pic.twitter.com/GjeSJobvSJ
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 21, 2021
YOUTH PLAYERS
The message from Crosby's Little Penguins Learn to Play program was cute:
Translation: "Congratulations Sid on your 1,000 games. Woo!"
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 20, 2021
Awesome job, Little Penguins! pic.twitter.com/U2ggBi7OOk
The Johnstown Warriors girls' program, the first girls' program in Johnstown, played their first season last year with a group comprised entirely of alumni from the Little Penguins program. They thanked Crosby in their message:
Inspiring the next generation of hockey players, each and every day. pic.twitter.com/XG9o6RK9le
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 20, 2021
@penguins Congrats on 1,000 games Sid! From your biggest fan Theo (Saint John, NB, Canada) pic.twitter.com/WIWnIrniX6
— Joel Fouchere (@J_Fouchere) February 20, 2021
STEELERS
Ben Roethlisberger sent in a video (to which Steelers OT Zach Banner replied, "What’s the plan with the beard?!?!? I hate it...")
Pittsburgh proud.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 20, 2021
Congrats on the upcoming milestone, Sid! pic.twitter.com/m8AfoKAdd2