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FILE - Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby plays against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period of an NHL hockey game, April 8, 2023, in Detroit. Crosby begins his 18th season in the NHL on Tuesday night, Oct. 10 when the Penguins host the Chicago Blackhawks and top overall pick Connor Bedard, who has been dubbed by some as the "next" Sidney Crosby." The hype. The attention. The pressure.
“I think he’s a guy that’s more than ready at this point,” Crosby said. “He’s been dealing with the expectations for a while now. ... I think, at this point, he’s just ready to finally start and get all of that over with. You can relate to things like that.” “I don’t think it’s by accident he’s as good as he is,” Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said. “He’s an ultra talent without a doubt but he has an appetite for the game that’s been unmatched by anyone I’ve been around.”
“It’s hard not to pick up on things or try to learn,” he said. “I think you’ve got to continue to learn.” Bedard, who has crossed paths with his childhood idol on occasion as he’s made his way to the NHL, understands that responsibility will likely one day be his, too. Perhaps sooner rather than later. It’s part of the gig, a gig Crosby has handled so gracefully it feels like second nature.
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