Sidney Crosby Ranked 12th Best Player by NHL Network

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby has been ranked the 12th best player in the NHL entering the 2026-27 season by NHL Network's Top 50 Players Right Now series. Crosby, who turned 39 last month and is entering the final year of his contract, recorded his 21st straight point-per-game season last year, extending his NHL record. The Penguins open their preseason tonight hosting the Buffalo Sabres at PPG Paints Arena.