Names & Faces: Sidney Crosby, Pope Francis
Sidney Crosby
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ captain is the most admired and appreciated player in the NHL, judging from the 2017-18 NHLPA Player Poll. A survey of more than 500 players resulted in Crosby being voted the most difficult to play against, best role model, best team player, the player you’d want to win one game, and the player who would be a great coach upon retirement. Crosby finished second to Connor McDavid for which player to start a franchise with, and to Wayne Gretzky to the question of picking anyone all-time as a teammate. Crosby, a two-time league MVP, has led Pittsburgh to three Stanley Cup titles.